13 research outputs found

    Using Yocto Project to build rich and reliable embedded Linux distributions

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    International audienceLinux is often used as an embedded Operating System for smart devices with rich features (along with Android). Using such an OS with its quickly evolving ecosystem needs strong tools to insure the embedded distribution will remain reliable in an industrial context. This paper aims to quickly review tools developed by the embedded community to address this challenge, then focusing on Yocto who tends to become the standard, due to its support by many major actors

    Using Linux for industrial projects – A return of experience

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    International audienceThis article describes industrial projects involving embedded and/or real time Linux. After an introduction dedicated to place Linux regarding the embedded software market, it explains the adoption process of Linux in our company, that was working will legacy RTOS since years. Then it emphasizes 3 aspects of using Linux in industrial projects : using Linux in an embedded device, using Linux in a real time context and porting an application from legacy RTOS to Linux. The article ends up with the problem of management in an industrial context of a software base that moves very quickly, and explains what philosophy to adopt regarding evolutions control
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