Qualcomm Transforms IoT Linux Development with Full Open-Sourcing on GitHub
Qualcomm Linux 2.0 for Dragonwing-family IoT chips is now fully open-sourced on GitHub, allowing external developers to review and contribute.
Qualcomm has launched Qualcomm Linux 2.0, an operating system for IoT (Internet of Things) devices using the company's Dragonwing-family chips. This marks a significant update from the version announced in 2024. The most significant change is the shift in the development process from an internal company effort to full open development on the GitHub platform. This means developers worldwide can view the code, track changes, and contribute directly. This approach is called 'upstream-first,' emphasizing submitting fixes back to the original open-source project. Qualcomm Linux 2.0 upgrades its development base from Yocto Project 6.0 and aims to create a unified Linux platform compatible with multiple System-on-Chip (SoC) models within the Dragonwing family, such as QCS6490 and QCS5430. Additionally, the company intends to establish a more defined release cycle, moving away from previous undefined schedules.
This change provides developers and IoT device manufacturers in Thailand with easier and more transparent access to and deployment of software on Qualcomm chips, potentially leading to the creation of a wider variety of higher-quality smart devices in the future.