LINUX FOUNDATION RESEARCH

We’re investigating the impact of open source collaboration to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.

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About LF Research

LF Research publishes actionable and decision-useful insights into open source software, hardware, standards, and data based on empirical research methodologies. Through leveraging community networks, project databases, surveys, and qualitative findings, and through its commitment to best practices in primary research, Linux Foundation Research is the definitive home for data-driven insights into open source for the benefit of governments, enterprises, and society at large.

35 Years of Linux

How did a hobby project evolve into the open source engine of global infrastructure? The milestone report by LF Research examines the kernel’s historic and organic evolution as well as its present-day impact. 

 

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Interested in conducting research?

Review our prospectus for more information, and email us at research@linuxfoundation.org

 

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Zephyr® Turns 10: A Decade of Adoption, Maturity, and Ecosystem Evolution

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LF Research, Zephyr, and Intel partnered to capture the Zephyr project's evolution, maturity, and opportunities ahead to mark its 10-year anniversary.
 
Drawing on survey data and qualitative interviews, the report explores how the project is used and perceived by organizations and contributors and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead. It provides an empirical view of Zephyr’s adoption, technical footprint, and ecosystem dynamics. The findings show that the project has reached operational maturity and is widely deployed, with varied criticality and integration into products. Key tensions shape Zephyr’s next decade, with sustainability challenges and emerging technologies requiring caution and security measures.
 
Authors
  • Bianca Trinkenreich, Ph.D., Colorado State University
  • Adrienn Lawson, The Linux Foundation
  • Hilary Carter, The Linux Foundation
  • Forewords by Kate Stewart, Zephyr Project and Anas Nashif, Intel  
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