Openness breeds creativity

摘要

An open-source infotainment platform will make it easier for developers to create functions. The beauty of the system is that new developments such as application programming interfaces (APIs) are being created which will become standards for everyone that participates - developers, suppliers and OEMs, Those standards will then add to reusability which helps to bring down development costs. The main advantage over proprietory software is that open-source has the power to attract a bigger development community. If you look at Android for smartphones you will see how this could work. The main challenge is to get more manufacturers to commit to series projects. Once we reach a critical mass, more functionality will come almost immediately.