Keynote: Status of Embedded Linux
Channel: The Linux Foundation
Date: 2017-04-04

Keynote: Status of Embedded Linux - Tim Bird, ELC Program Chair

In this talk, Tim will discuss recent developments in the Linux kernel that are of interest to embedded developers. He will cover key areas that have historically plagued embedded developers, such as boot time, system size, realtime, power management and security.  He will also talk about the successes Linux has had in recent years in different embedded markets, as well as ongoing challenges for using Linux in embedded systems.

About Tim Bird

Tim Bird is a Senior Software Engineer for Sony Corporation, where he helps Sony improve the Linux kernel for use in Sony's products. Tim is also the Chair of the Architecture Group of the CE Working Group of the Linux Foundation. This group seeks to improve Linux for use in consumer electronics products. In this position, Tim directs technical initiatives, and encourages companies to participate in the open source community. Tim has been working with Linux for over 20 years.