It could be said that Linux is on wheels and will surely reach very high speeds, since now the linux kernel will be present in many of the upcoming vehicle launches of various brands. All this thanks to the efforts of a large number of people and companies who decided to create an open source project called Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) which is based on Linux and allows the automotive industry to develop technological features for its vehicle with the freedom and security that the tux system offers.
The 2018 Toyota Camry will come equipped with Linux
The pioneer in making the dream of bringing Linux to vehicles a reality is the Toyota Camry 2018 which will come equipped with Automotive Grade Linux who will be in charge of managing the entire infotainment system of the vehicle.
The announcement was made by Keiji yamamoto representative of Toyota and who assured that thanks to AGL 2018 Camry users will be able to enjoy "great connectivity options and innovative functionalities in times that are much more in line with current consumption technologies."
This is certainly a great premiere for the Linux-based infotainment platform, as it will debut in a vehicle that is classified as one of the most popular today. From now on the Tune 3.0 Name by which this infotainment tool will be known and that it is based on AGL 3.0 It will be the workhorse to innovate in the technological area of vehicles, which will surely bring new entertainment features that will change the concept of driving a bit.
Right now AGL will make it possible for the 2018 Toyota Camry to enjoy an innovative multimedia player, radio, a navigation application and even detailed vehicle information.
The 2018 Totota Camry is expected to go on sale in late summer in the US, and Linux-based infotainment technology is planned to be added soon to most Toyota and Lexux brand vehicles.
What is Automotive Grade Linux?
Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) is an open source project that brings together the contribution of programmers, car manufacturers, service providers, technology companies and volunteers with the aim of rapidly developing open tools, software and utilities that are included in vehicles.
This collaborative project has Linux as its core, on which new functionalities and features will be developed, the project is promoted by the Linux Foundation in order to serve as a standard for the automotive industry and to accelerate the development and incorporation process of new features and technologies.
AGL initially focused on the concept of In-Vehicle-Infotainment (IVI), but then it was looking at covering all the software related to the vehicles, that is why it can be directly related to the controls, the screens, the telematics, the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving.
The year of Linux in cars?
Let me tell you that the year of Linux on the desktop will surely come, but since Linux is present in many places and even dominates some sectors, it is still quite early to say that it will be the year of Linux on cars but if it is time to say that AGL it will be one more weapon for the Linux kernel to continue to establish itself. Similarly, opening up to the world of vehicles with this technology will surely open a way for new users to take another look at Linux on the desktop.
The year of Linux in cars could be this, but in the meantime we have to link because the results are favorable and that more companies begin to incorporate the Linux kernel in their vehicles.
Glad to hear that there are more projects I know based on the Linux kernel. And keep the Linux kernel running despite having little use on the desktop.
And it is a video that worried me a little. In which they mention that the use of servers will be diminished due to technologies such as blockchain.
Does anyone know how much this is possible?
They are just data handling.
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