Desktop systems are giving way to network connected devices. Linux has major traction at both ends of this spectrum. The ELC needs to move fast to insure the success of embedded Linux. ELC members need to find common ground and work together. Companies should be careful not to repeat the past mistakes of the Unix wars.
Cooperation is vital and can be facilitated by the use of email lists and industry working groups.
The embedded world needs modularity, hardware abstraction, promotion, and education. Communication and participation in the ELC is requested. There was a poll and a count of hands, many more members' companies were actively working on embedded Linux projects compared to the previous year. A few ELC member companies from last year were mentioned. Many of these companies have gone from relative obscurity to being well-known names.