BoF: Challenges of Low Spec Embedded Linux
summary
Discussion defines low spec by real numbers: examples include 16 MB flash and about 64 MB RAM, and devices with no eMMC that rely on SD cards. Practical points: a Linux kernel can be trimmed to under 2 MB for embedded roles, BusyBox and tiny init systems replace glibc/systemd on constrained targets, squashfs and small container images (1.5–3 MB) handle services like BlueZ, while graphics and easy lightweight networking stacks remain the biggest pain points.
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chapters (18)
- 0:00Introduction
- 0:54Agenda
- 4:17What is low spec
- 5:54Low spec zero
- 7:48Low spec devices
- 12:35Graphics
- 24:25Challenges of Low Spec
- 26:27Components
- 27:59Linux
- 30:05Other Components
- 31:57Tools
- 32:16Containers
- 33:41Middleware
- 34:06Micro Container
- 35:12Wayland
- 37:23Options
- 42:22Window Manager
- 44:20Network Manager
