Is this linux-based open-source automotive diagnostics system in the car?
Does this system have an internet connection?

On Wed, Feb 12, 2025 at 9:12 PM Pablo Camacho <
bringerofawesomefood@gmail.com> wrote:

> I agree with the points that you made, Keith. Indeed, very true,
> electronics will not last as long as the car, yet the use of the car
> depends on them.
>
> I like less electronics in my car as well which is why I tried to maintain
> my 2001 Hyundai Accent for as long as I could.
>
> My dream car would be one that is modular, easy to repair, and has easy
> access to critical parts in the engine bay that can be replaced.
> The car version of a Framework laptop.
>
> On Wed, Feb 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM Keith Smith via PLUG-discuss <
> plug-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org> wrote:
>
>> I might step on some toes so forgive me up front.
>>
>> You said "I am very interested in using a Linux based computers and Open
>> Source computer systems to diagnose and maintain automobiles..."
>>
>> I'm an old guy. From around 1972 to around 1984 I was a muscle car guy.
>> No electronics in those cars.  I like it that way.
>>
>> I hate that cars have electrons.  I'm ok with an am/fm radio, electric
>> windows (to a point),  anything else is too much for me.
>>
>> You buy a car today and it's electronics are outdated in 5 years.  The
>> car can go 30 years/300k miles. But the electronics cannot keep up.
>>
>> Ok so what you are thinking of doing sounds exciting, especially if you
>> can replace the manufacture's electronics with some Linux based
>> homegrown system.
>>
>> Right to Repair is a big deal and you might be on the leading edge of
>> something big...
>>
>> Keith
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 2025-02-12 18:13, greg zegan via PLUG-discuss wrote:
>> > I have been wanting to ask about this subject as well because I am
>> > seriously considering this subject:
>> >
>> > OPEN SOURCING AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTICS
>> >
>> > Open Sourcing Automotive Diagnostics [1]
>> >
>> > OPEN SOURCING AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTICS
>> >
>> > I am very interested in using a Linux based computers and Open Source
>> > computer systems to diagnose and maintain automobiles.  I really think
>> > there could be an open market on repairs because of the cost of modern
>> > automobiles and tractors is so high.
>> >
>> > I use to work for CNHI for a short contract a few years ago and they
>> > along with John Deere are causing farmers to complain to the point of
>> > states like Nebraska coming out with laws making it legal for them to
>> > "hack" the computer system so they can use a malfunctioning computer
>> > system in a tractor and get their crop harvested or planted.
>> >
>> > I heard in the Ukraine they are openly providing hacks and cracks to
>> > the farmers so they can use the tractors saving them money.  American
>> > farmers were rumored to be downloading these tools to fix their
>> > computer systems here in America.
>> >
>> > I would really like to see free market forces in play for auto owners
>> > so they can remove factory equipment favor of open source products and
>> > computer systems that would compliment this activity.
>> >
>> > Beyond that, I would find it very interesting if there were a forum
>> > and symposium on this subject here in the Phoenix area.  It would
>> > offer a range of subjects such as securing your auto and how to get
>> > the most out of an auto.
>> >
>> > So if you have ideas please share.
>> >
>> > thanks,
>> > Greg
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Links:
>> > ------
>> > [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qcBVxCZr4k
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