Maintaining a Linux Kernel for 13 Years - You Must be Kidding Me. We Need at Least 30

Explore the challenges and strategies of long-term Linux kernel maintenance in this 34-minute conference talk by Agustin Benito Bethencourt and Ben Hutchings from Codethink Ltd. Delve into the CIP initiative's approach to sustaining a Linux kernel for 30+ years, addressing the needs of industrial-grade solutions in power plants and railway systems. Learn about kernel coverage decisions, backporting processes, and innovative testing methods. Gain insights into the speakers' backgrounds, including Bethencourt's diverse experience in FLOSS and Hutchings' expertise as a kernel hacker and Debian developer. Discover topics such as life cycles, industrial perspectives, maintenance strategies, collaboration efforts, and future plans for kernel development and support.

Introduction
Agenda
Life Cycle
Industrial Perspective
Power Plants
Linux Kernel
Why are we doing this
First strategy
Second strategy
Scope of maintenance
Fixed bugs
Collaboration
Any Questions
A Better Strategy
Future Plans
Year 2038
Back ported
Shipment plans
Development effort
CIP branch
CIP kernel
Debian vs CIP