Overview
Explore the current state and future of embedded Linux in this Birds-of-a-Feather session led by Tim Bird from Sony Corporation. Delve into the major players, upstream contributions, collaboration opportunities, and strategies for welcoming new developers. Examine ways to simplify embedded Linux product development, distribution, and maintenance. Discuss effective utilization of resources like the eLinux wiki and embedded-Linux kernel mailing list. Participate in an open dialogue addressing ecosystem issues, out-of-tree development, shared challenges, community growth, and resource management. Analyze the embedded paradox, maintainer gap, consumer contributors, and LTS releases. Learn about obstacles, reference boards, and expanding focus beyond traditional boundaries. Join this collaborative brainstorming session to shape the future of the embedded Linux ecosystem.
Syllabus
Introduction
Status
Technology Scorecard
Development Scorecard
Paradox of Embedded
Ecosystem
Issues
Out of Tree
Ecosystem Members
What problems do we share
How can we increase our community
What can we do to make it easier
Resources
ELinux Wiki
Admin Funding
Linux Wiki
Kernelorg Mailing List
Conferences
Discussion Time
Mantra
Maintainer Gap
More metrics
Consumer Contributors
LTS Release
Obstacles
Using reference boards
Did you know
Focus Beyond
Taught by
Linux Foundation