Android and the Kernel - Herding Billions of Penguins, One Version at a Time
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Explore the challenges and solutions in updating Android device kernels in this Linux Plumbers Conference talk. Learn about the Android team's efforts to bridge the gap between device kernels and mainline versions, including testing processes for safe LTS updates, ABI consistency checks, and enhancements to the LTP suite. Discover the benefits of using Clang compiler for kernel builds and Google's role in maintaining arm and arm64 kernel builds. Gain insights into key features being developed for Android and preview topics for the Android Micro-Conference. Understand the importance of kernel updates for device security and the strategies employed to convince partners of their value.
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LPC2018 - Android and the kernel: herding billions of penguins, one version at a time
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