Behind the Curtains of Making Real Consumer Devices Using Debian

Explore the process of developing consumer devices using Debian in this informative conference talk. Gain insights into the crucial steps involved, from understanding requirements and utilizing Board Support Packages to hacking pre-built images and replacing components. Learn about packaging applications, considering container vs. native options, and leveraging the Open Build Service. Discover the importance of MVP and iterative feature development, as well as strategies for ensuring product longevity through LTS kernel usage and potential automated rebasing techniques. Delve into the intricacies of creating real-world consumer devices with Debian, guided by Christopher Obbard from Collabora Ltd.

Syllabus

Intro
Behind the Curtains of Making Real Consumer Devices using Debian Christopher Obbard
Before you start hacking... • Requirements! Peripherals you care about
BSP (Board Support Package) pre-built image is important! source code/build scripts/yocto layers etc
Pre-built image hacking • validate everything works quickly
Replacing things... • partition layout
Lockdown serial ports bootloader
Packaging your app Container vs native Open build service
MVP & iterative feature development Requirements
Product lifetime Base Kernel on LTS stable Potential automated rebasing in GitLab?