Abstract :
With the recent release of the specifications for Communication version 2.1 and Network Management version 2.5 and last years specification of the Operating System 2.0, the second phase of OSEK/VDX was completed successfully. It can be said that the OSEK/VDX project is an excellent example of straightforward and successful co-operation within the international automotive industry. The elaborated specifications of Operating Systems, Communication and Network Management seem to be a sufficient basis for the development of portable and reusable application software. This is emphasised by the world-wide interest within the automotive community. Nevertheless, much work remains to be done to achieve an acknowledged industrial standard. With active co-operation of all interested companies under the described lean organisational structure the aimed objectives can be achieved. Thus, the use of OSEK/VDX production cars will become reality in the near future
