Explore the evolution and current state of the RISC-V software ecosystem in this conference talk from linux.conf.au 2020. Gain insights into the rapid growth of RISC-V hardware designs and the need for accelerated software development to make RISC-V a competitive alternative to mainstream ISAs. Learn about major software projects, future goals, and areas requiring community contribution. Discover the status of key components including the Linux kernel, RTOS, QEMU, toolchains, boot loaders, hypervisors, and various Linux distributions supporting RISC-V. Understand the importance of open-source software in driving RISC-V's success and find guidance on how to contribute to this growing ecosystem.