SBC

Some SBCs, particularly the ones equipped with x86-type processors, can be programmed by older Borland or Microsoft tools (DOS mode applications). Others, particularly ones using proprietary processors, can only use whatever the manufacturer supplies. For example the Z-World OEM2500 can only use Dynamic C as a development platform.

The lack of flexibility sometimes translates to integration. With the Z-World OEM2500 and Dynamic C, one can probably set up the development platform in less than 15 minutes and start to code. This is mostly because everything (hardware, sofware, documentation and etc.) is designed and manufactured by the same company.