Embedded Linux on RISC-V Architecture - Status Report

Explore the current status of Embedded Linux on RISC-V architecture in this informative conference talk. Delve into the adoption of RISC-V in embedded systems, its open-source ISA, and its potential impact on CPU and hardware design. Learn about the porting efforts of major Linux distributions like Debian and Fedora, as well as embedded Linux frameworks such as OpenEmbedded/Yocto Project. Discover the progress in porting essential components including the kernel, compilers (gcc, llvm/clang), runtimes (glibc, musl), and language runtimes (Python, Java, Go). Gain insights into the challenges faced and ongoing porting work. The speaker, Khem Raj from Comcast, shares his expertise in RISC-V support for Embedded Linux and the Yocto Project ecosystem. Topics covered include instruction sets, software status, bootloaders, Linux ecosystem, LLVM, JTAG, and ways to participate in the RISC-V community.