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Re:Linux gives up on 6-year LTS kernels, says they’re too mu... by pxc on Thursday September 21, 2023 @07:48AM (#37596252)
> Unfortunately, none of these companies providing 10+ years of maintenance are doing so for most embedded devices.

But why do these devices need special kernels anyway? Isn't that the real problem?

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Re:Linux gives up on 6-year LTS kernels, says they’re too mu... by Const-me on Thursday September 21, 2023 @08:08AM (#37596429)
Linux kernel doesn't have ABI for device drivers. The device manufacturers either can't or won't publish the drivers as a part of Linux kernel, that's why they fork Linux instead.
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