The Seven Year Leap - Updating a Product from Linux 2.6 to 4.15 - A Real-World Project Case Study
Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore a real-world case study of updating a Linux-based product from kernel 2.6 to 4.15 in this conference talk. Delve into the challenges, decision-making process, and technical aspects of upgrading an OMAP3-based Android device's kernel. Learn about the issues that prompted the upgrade, effort estimation, and management approval. Discover which components worked seamlessly and which required extensive modifications, including insights on GPU driver complications and running Android KitKat on a newer kernel. Gain valuable knowledge on navigating major kernel version jumps, including tips on driver updates, device tree modifications, and maintaining compatibility with older Android versions. Benefit from the speaker's extensive experience in embedded software development and understand the practical implications of such a significant kernel upgrade in niche market devices.