Linux and Open-Source Software in Automotive Safety
June 20, 2022
An examination of the plusses and minuses of using Open Source Software (OSS) in Automotive Safety applications including approaches being used successfully by Automotive OEMs, 3rd parties, and safety conscious companies in related industries.
Software to support automotive safety applications continue to get more complex every year. This paper discusses the opportunities and difficulties of using Open Source Software (OSS) in Automotive Safety applications and outlines approaches that are being used successfully by Automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and other 3rd parties, as well as safety conscious companies in other industries such as Medical Device manufacturers..
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