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		dahfizz on Aug 24, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Automotive Grade Linux Could you please explain why we need a full fat OS for a car anyway? I understand the importance of the ECU in modern cars, is there something that Linux can do in a car that the ECU can't?

formerly_proven on Aug 24, 2020 | [–]

You're confusing ECU and IVI, the ECU doesn't drive anything in a "digital cockpit" car, all the displays are handled by the IVI.

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