Richard is co-founder of sigma star gmbh where he offers consulting services around Linux and IT security. Upstream he maintains various subsystems of the Linux kernel such as UserModeLinux and UBIFS. Beside of low level and security aspects of computers he enjoys growing lithops.

Accepted Talks:

You probably don't need Yocto, and that's fine: Using Debian for embedded systems

While Yocto is currently the most prominent choice for building embedded Linux systems, there are plenty of alternatives. One option is using Debian. In this talk, Richard will explore various techniques for utilizing Debian in embedded environments. He will provide a comparison to help you determine where Debian is a perfect fit and where a highly customized solution like Yocto makes more sense. The talk will focus specifically on balancing system customization needs with ongoing maintenance responsibilities.