Here’s a few that I know of. What other things are commonly running Linux that most people may but be aware of?

  • Ingenuity (helicopter drone on Mars)
  • Smart TVs and streaming devices (Samsung’s TizenOS and Roku devices)
  • Smart appliances (Samsung’s smart refrigerator)
  • Digital signs and billboards
  • My car stereo (Sony XAV-AX6000)
  • The Large Hadron Collider
  • FAA Air traffic control and radar systems
  • Self driving cars
  • merc
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    10 months ago

    Ah, the permissive license makes sense. Linux would probably be an easier path since it runs on almost anything, there are drivers for all kinds of things, etc. But, there’s that pesky GPL keeping you honest.

    • 0x4E4FEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      Well, Chinese companies do it all the time (violate the GPL that is), but who’s gonna bring that up in China.

      On the other hand, Sony is a major player in the consumer market, plus a well established company in the US, so… yeah, the FSF will take violating the GPL by Sony seriously.