• Introduction
• Mobile Internet Devices
• In-Vehicle Infotainment
• Community Roadmap
• Events
• FAQs
• Hardware Program
• Software Program
• Documentation
• Community Resources
• Netbooks & Nettops
• MID Applications

FAQs

What is Infotainment?

Broadly defined, infotainment refers to all digital applications that can be used by occupants of a vehicle, including internal connectivity, navigation and location-based services, external communications, and radio.

What is an Open Infotainment Platform (OIP)?

Open Infotainment Platforms speed innovation, reduce development costs, and reduce time to market by combining open source software, advanced low-power hardware and a robust ecosystem supported by an online community of resources. An OIP enables automotive OEMs and manufacturers to deploy a common hardware and software architecture that can be scaled across IVI system product lines and generations.

Why did Moblin create an IVI community?

As consumer device technology is integrated into vehicles, there are many consumer electronics development efforts that can be beneficial to the automotive community. With the introduction of the Moblin IVI community, application developers can now extend the reach of their apps to the automotive marketplace through the Moblin IVI community.

Is all the software described in the Software Program available at no charge?

Some of the software is offered as Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). For example, the Linux kernel and automotive middleware components may be freely downloaded. Commercial support for the kernel and automotive extensions is available through Wind River. Other software is available through the commercial providers of the software component. For example, commercial Bluetooth* solutions are available through Parrot.

How can I get involved?

Join the mailing list to learn about the Moblin community, and visit the community resources page to learn about other ways you can get involved, in the future.

What license obligations are there in using moblin.org applications or technology?

This is a Linux-based open source project. All moblin.org software will be either GPLv2 or LGPL and will be noted is the source headers. Third-party applications and companies will have their own licensing agreements and terms.

Where do I go for more information?

Visit the Hardware Program and Software Program pages for more information about supported hardware and software.

How do I get more information about Moblin in general?

Visit the Moblin Resource Center to learn what is available for the Moblin community.