LWN: Linux Advocacy in Embedded Systems

“As I mentioned yesterday, the Embedded Systems Conference has
come at a very critical time for vendors using Linux, thinking
about usng Linux or running companies based on Linux. It has
provided a good opportunity for a lot of key players to come
together, meet, exchange ideas and form partnerships for the
future. One project coming into focus as a result of that is
advocacy for Linux in embedded systems.”

“Lineo held a client meeting this morning with many of their
partners and potential partners to discuss ways to promote Linux in
the embedded systems market. They asked for feedback on the idea of
creating an entity to promote and advocate Linux on embedded
systems. They got a very positive response overall. Discussion
ranged around the idea of forming a non-profit, vendor-based group
like Linux International, but focused on Linux on embedded
systems.”

“Why is a separate organization being considered for
embedded systems? That’s a good question. Taking a look at the
existing computer market does provide some answers, though.
Embedded systems is a highly technical area with its own jargon.
Historically, the mainstream press has followed this area only very
superficially, if at all. Note as a result the success of magazines
like EETimes, which focus on it more narrowly. The concerns of the
vendors currently involved in Linux International are not
necessarily the same as the vendors in the embedded systems
area.”

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