As early as 2004, it has been predicted that cars will become smart platforms for different softwares, just like smartphones. Today, Linux systems, because they belong to open source software, are easily rewritten by various depots as needed, and are connected to each other. This kind of hardware has become a vehicle operating system that many car manufacturers are scrambling to adopt. With the continuous development of on-board systems and automatic driving, it is not difficult to foresee that Linux cars will become more and more common in the future car market.
In the field of in-vehicle systems, BlackBerry's QNX system and Microsoft's IoT Connected Vehicles were once strong rivals of Linux, but due to the open source advantages of Linux, they have lost their competitive position in the market, and have been using Microsoft's system for many years. Ford also switched to Linux in the early years and it seems that it has ushered in a unified situation.
A Canonical spokesperson for Ubuntu, a Linux open-source system, said that Tesla’s electric vehicles have adopted the Ubuntu system and they expect that car manufacturers will cooperate with Linux system developers to establish on-board operations suitable for mass production cars. system.
Tesla is now using the Linux system
In order to promote the on-board Linux system, several OEMs that have a positive attitude toward Linux have formed Automotive Grade Linux (AGL), including famous brands such as Ford, Honda, Mazda, and Nissan. Through this organization, several car manufacturers have been able to share systems. Software source code and development kits to make the next generation of smart cars come faster.
Dan Cauchy, executive director of AGL, said in a statement that automakers are slowly transforming into software development companies because they know that customers who come to them are not only concerned with car performance, but also have intelligent information systems on the car, autopilot systems, etc. , Depots will follow the example of technology companies and jointly research and develop in open source. AGL is committed to developing AGL virtual architecture to speed up the development of Linux cars.
In addition to AGL, a depot has set up the SmartDeviceLink (SDL) Alliance to develop Linux-based software to strengthen the connection between smart cars and mobile phones. At the same time, Google has developed its own car Linux system - Android Auto. They In cooperation with the depot alliance, we hope to strengthen the Android system's leading position in this market. But from the current trend, Linux will be the most common option for the automotive industry. No matter how the car evolves in the future, it seems that it will not be possible from Linux. Get away.
