Hey /g/, stupid but interesting concept, what would happen if you were to take a something like a modern toyata camary, and develop your own software for the car's internal computer, i know it would be tedious and pointless, but there would it even be possible? can i install Gentoo
>>62406921
bump, with a further question i suppose. Are the current OS's used in cars based off the linux kernel?
I know there are some hacker groups that work on things like that. Search the Web for them.
You'd need to develop a real-time microkernel for a resource-constrained environment, and be ready to interface with decentralized controllers, sensors and servos which will communicate to you in encrypted form and with data that only the manufactured knows the meaning of.
There's some material out there about hacking the CAN bus if you're still interested and not put off.
>>62406921
Well, the Camry ships with automotive linux (.org) for their infotainment system, a new(ish) project which includes some big names, so yes.
If we're talking about what drives the car itself, then that are mostly mc's and custom solutions afaik, and I doubt you'll find even an OS, but I'm sure you can find info from someone who is taking cars apart and hacking around.
>>62407640
sounds neat, got any links?