The Kernel Report

Gain insights into the Linux kernel development community's recent activities and future plans in this 46-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au. Explore topics such as handling hardware vulnerabilities, stable kernel initiatives, testing efforts, and the push towards user space code. Learn about progress in mobile SoC integration and the Generic System Image. Understand current challenges and developments in this fast-moving open-source project, providing a comprehensive overview of the Linux kernel ecosystem for both newcomers and experienced developers.

Intro
The kernel report
Handling of hardware vulnerabilities
What happened?
Let's compare
The good news
The way forward
Other work
Current stable kernels
stable initiatives
The solution?
One little problem...
Kernel testing initiatives
One has to start somewhere!
In short
Pushing code to user space
Does your phone run Linux?
Mobile SoC code out-of-tree
Signs of progress
The Generic System Image
The Good Olde Days