Explore the process of qualifying a safe Linux distribution for automotive use in this DevConf.CZ 2023 conference talk. Delve into the Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System (RHIVOS), an OSTree variant of RHEL designed with enhanced safety measures for Functional Safety Certification. Learn about the V&V strategy incorporating ISO26262 techniques, the use of Polarion for requirements and test asset management, and the unique approach to Manpage-derived requirements testing. Discover how automated workflows and existing RHEL tests are leveraged to scale across APIs in the safety scope. Gain insights into identifying test coverage gaps, ensuring freedom from interference, and managing requirements changes. Understand the importance of code coverage, dependent failure analysis, and traceability in developing safe automotive operating systems.