Upstream Support

Mechanix OS
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Hi!

Are you planning to work on upstreaming support of the hardware in components like U-Boot and Linux kernel?

I see that the current software for the Mecha Comet Gen1 is based on downstream components from NXP. In my opinion this is fine to get started but in the long run you want to have mainline support for more sustainability, security and easier maintenance.

As the i.MX8M SoCs are used in many industrial applications their upstream support and the community support is quite good.

It would be great to hear about your plans here! Thanks!
And by the way, the Mecha Comet looks great!

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Hey @fri.sch thanks for joining in.

Upstream support for u-boot and kernel are planned activities as soon as the Comet goes in early production, this way the spec is confirmed. We plan to run this as part of the pilot program.

P.S - I saw your pilot application, I would love to loop you in on this effort. Please expect some communication from me in the near future.

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