The TMPDIR podcast

Tim Bird of Sony joins us on Space Grade Linux (SGL) — the ELISA-incubated project bringing embedded Linux to spacecraft. We cover the meta-sgl Yocto layer, fault-tolerant file systems, QEMU radiation simulation, fleet OTA updates, and how Linux already dominates on-orbit compute via Starlink.

We reflect on 2025, what is new, trends, tools, etc.

Learn about the FPGA and RISC-V products.

Learn from the authors of this useful book.

Learn about Clang, its history in Yocto, and what is new.

Learn what is happening in the meta-tegra layer for NVIDIA embedded products.

Learn how Avocado OS is solving Embedded Linux problems

An overview of rolling releases and how we do it in Yoe

From big-tech to bootstrapping -- how writing has propelled Michael's career

Learn about the interesection of these two cutting edge technologies

What is simplicity, why does it matter, and how do we get there?

In this episode, we discuss why and how to differentiate product and technology.

Discussion of new tools we found in 2024

You can easily end up on your own fork of an OSS project.

Learn how the BeagleBoard Foundation does open hardware

Discussion on what is like to build using Zephyr.

Bob joins us to share his experiences in design, manufacturing, and 3D printing.

In this episode, we go back to the origins of lean in the manufacturing space and learn how it can apply to development.

Learn about the OE4T project for Nvidia SOCs

A discussion about AI at the edge.

Discussion about Mender, OTA update, product vs. platform, etc.

Discussion with Drew about Embedded Linux, technologies, and challenges.

Khem attended EOSS and shares some of his thoughts about the event.

Learn what dynamic layers are and when you should use them

How can you improve your workflow and productivity?

We discuss what might be coming in the new year.

In this episode, we discuss why leveraging Open Source adds value to your products.

A discussion on some of the new platforms and features in the Yoe Distribution.

The philosophy of using the latest software releases.

Conversation with Burkhard where he shares his experiences with Qt and Yocto

In this episode we discuss how Arch Linux can help you as a developer.

Some thoughts on our first few months with Zephyr

How a demo can be used to prove and sell your ideas.

In this episode, we discuss why you should share your work early.

In this episode, we discuss how to make your builds go faster.

In this episode, we discuss considerations in selecting technology.

In this episode, we discuss why you should consider 64-bit for Embedded Linux project.

In this episode we databases, various types, how they work, etc.

In this episode we describe what a platform is and the importance of owning it.

In this episode we describe the typical experience of a Go developer.

In this episode we describe how we develop, test, and use the Yoe Distribution.

In this episode we discuss many aspects of Open Source and learn from Andrew's experience.

In this episode we discuss several aspects of documentation.

In this episode we discuss what makes a good Yocto BSP.

In this episode we discuss our experience using the Elm language for web application development.

In this episode, we discuss the Yoe updater and why it exists.

In this episode, we discuss our experiences using the Yoe Distribution on a real project.

In this episode, we discuss Embedded Linux application development.

Learn how Thomas Petazzoni got into Embedded Linux and his thoughts on Buildroot, Open Source, running a small company, etc.

Join Khem and Cliff to learn more about Yoe and how it can help you develop Embedded Linux systems easier and faster.