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No, Linux isn't always best for IoT

Tuesday July 9, 2024. 07:43 PM , from BetaNews
Ask a connected device developer which operating system they prefer and most -- about three-quarters to be exact -- will reply with Linux. The open-source system is far and away the king of the Internet of Things (IoT) thanks to its flexibility and support for various architectures. But there’s a problem. Simple, single-function devices like smart thermostats or connected bird feeders often don’t require the robust processing power of Linux. Loading these devices with multi-tasking capabilities can be inefficient and potentially risky. Recent reports of backdoor vulnerabilities in Linux, for example, raise concerns about its attack surface and open-source origins.… [Continue Reading]
https://betanews.com/2024/07/09/no-linux-isnt-always-best-for-iot/

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