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Linux gives up on 6-year LTS kernels, says they’re...
> Unfortunately, none of these companies providing 10+ years of maintenance are doing so for most embedded devices.
But why do these devices need special kernels anyway? Isn't that the real problem?
Const-me
on Sept 21, 2023
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Linux kernel doesn't have ABI for device drivers. The device manufacturers either can't or won't publish the drivers as a part of Linux kernel, that's why they fork Linux instead.
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But why do these devices need special kernels anyway? Isn't that the real problem?