Corporate Use of Embedded Linux

Explore corporate use of embedded Linux in this 45-minute Birds of a Feather (BOF) session led by Tim Bird from Sony Corporation. Delve into challenges faced by companies, including lack of upstream drivers, diversity between product lines, and compliance issues. Examine the impact of legal cases like SFC vs. Vizio, and discuss strategies for encouraging contributions. Learn about license management, Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), and supply-chain complexities. Address internal headaches and testing issues in embedded Linux development. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of embedded Linux in corporate environments and strategies for navigating its challenges.

Intro
Abstract
Lack of Upstream Drivers
Upstream drivers (cont.)
Diversity between product lines
Focus Shift
Compliance services
Patrick McHardy
SFC vs. Vizio lawsuit
Encouraging contributions
License Management and SBOMS
Supply-chain headaches
Internal headaches
Testing issues