Surviving with an Old Linux Kernel - Challenges and Benefits

Explore the challenges and unexpected benefits of developing Linux-based products with outdated kernels in this enlightening 36-minute talk. Gain insights from Will Sheppard's experience working with a 2.6.28 kernel, understanding the reasons behind using older versions, and the issues that arise. Discover surprising advantages, learn about kernel development progress since 2009, and find hope if you're working with legacy systems. Delve into topics such as tool-chain, kernel and driver development, optimization, and video technologies across various hardware platforms. Follow the journey through introduction, retrospection, effort assessment, vanilla kernel considerations, external peripherals, cryptography, ESOL codec, and unexpected benefits, concluding with a Q&A session.

Introduction
A fond look back
The Clash
How Much Effort
Is It Vanilla
Benefits
External Peripherals
Crypto
ESOL codec
Unexpected benefits
Conclusions
Questions