Safety Critical Software - Would You Let Linux Drive Your Car

Explore the intersection of Linux and safety-critical systems in this thought-provoking conference talk. Delve into traditional approaches for designing, writing, and testing life-dependent software and contrast them with the Linux ecosystem's practices. Examine the reliability demonstrated by Linux's widespread deployments and consider its potential for use in safety-critical applications. Engage with the speaker's analysis of whether the Linux community should resist or embrace this challenge. Gain insights into the future of Linux in high-stakes environments and the implications for software development practices.

Safety critical software: Would you let Linux drive your car? - David VomLehn, Consultant