Explore the benefits and challenges of using Long Term Stable Kernel for embedded products in this informative conference talk. Gain insights into the widespread adoption of LTS and LTSI across various industries, including automotive, Android, and TV. Discover best practices for maintaining patches, applying bug and security fixes, and managing in-house patches on top of LTS. Examine the latest Linux development trends, LTS statistics, and future plans for 2018. Learn from Tsugikazu Shibata's six years of experience leading the LTSI project and his role in coordinating industry-community relationships at NEC's Open Source Program Office.