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Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Linux infotainment/automotive platform questions

  • Subject: Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Linux infotainment/automotive platform questions
  • From: "Robert P. J. Day" <rpjday [ at ] crashcourse [ dot ] ca>
  • Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2017 08:35:06 -0400 (EDT)
On Mon, 12 Jun 2017, Craig Lord wrote:

> Hello,
>
> My name is Craig Lord, I'm a reporter with the Ottawa Business
> Journal. I'm working on a story right now about Toyota's decision to
> use a Linux-based platform for its in-car infotainment platform as
> opposed to local company BlackBerry QNX.

> I'm wondering if anyone at the Ottawa Linux Users group could
> suggest a local contact who could give me some context on the
> benefits of Linux as an infotainment system and what the benefits
> are of using it as an open-source solution for a company such as
> Toyota.
>
> If anyone comes to mind, please let me know! Thank you!

  well, if you want to understand the hideous dangers of *non* open
source vehicle software, just take a look at john deere:

https://www.wired.com/2015/04/dmca-ownership-john-deere/

rday

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