How can Linux reduce the time required for development in embedded systems, and what makes Linux appealing to embedded developers despite the loss in overall control? Through qualitative interviews with industry professionals and a systematic literature review, challenges and benefits of using Linux in embedded systems development were identified and discussed. Three hypotheses were formulated based on recurring topic agreement among the interview subjects: Reduced development time through the use of open-source solutions, struggles with real-time and security requirements, and challenges within troubleshooting and dependency management. The empirical data observed primarily aligned with the professional perception indicating the potential for development time reduction leveraging resources properly. However also highlighting additional challenges that are not present in traditional embedded system development. Several trade-offs were observed from the findings, including increased overhead and licensing concerns. Further research is required to fully understand the advantages, challenges and limits associated with Linux in an embedded system environment. This study provides valuable insights for future exploration within the field.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:hj-61705 |
| Date | January 2023 |
| Creators | Alexandersson, Josua, Persson, Jesper |
| Publisher | Jönköping University, JTH, Avdelningen för datateknik och informatik |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | Swedish |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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