Special-Purpose Operating Systems are purpose-built Linux distributions for fufilling one specific function. We are a collaborative initiative, bringing together developers, maintainers, and adopters focused on operating systems designed for specific workloads—cloud-native, edge, embedded systems.

In this Birds of a Feather (BoF) session, we aim to connect in person for the third time at FOSDEM, a pivotal event for the open-source operating system community. This meetup will provide a space for SPOS enthusiasts, contributors, and representatives from major Linux distributions to exchange insights, share experiences, and discuss the future direction of specialized operating systems.