What are the advantages of open-source solutions over proprietary solutions?
• A common target for software developers seeking to enter the automotive domain. The current fragmentation means that the automotive OEM must trigger the development and the software developer has to accept that the potential product volume is limited. A consistent platform deployment would address both of these limitations. • Multi-sourcing of a consistent but commercialized software platform. GENIVI intends to become the upstream feed for the commercialized products. GENIVI will encourage multiple commercial distributions to provide the 1st tiers and OEM with compliant alternatives. • Transparency and an unprecedented level of access during development. A combination of consistency and visibility will enable a structured approach to product validation that will drastically improve efficiency across the value chain. What is MeeGo, and how does it relate to GENIVI? MeeGo is an open-source project focused on developing a Linux-based platform for consumer centric devices such as netbook
