> Should I expect backdoors? Is it an elaborate front by north korea? Who will be able to remotely execute code on this operating system?
Stop sowing FUD https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fear,_uncertainty,_and_doubt
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You should "trust, but verify" and not shoot the messenger. If raising valid concerns that were not addressed by the linked website is FUD for you, so be it. Sourceforge was also a major brand back in the day and nowadays it raises an anti virus alarm if a user visits that website.
> If raising valid concerns that were not addressed by the linked website is FUD for you, so be it.
Yes, it is. It's specifically called concern trolling: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/concern_troll
In this case it's because the mass-market operating systems with which QNX could compete already do the things you're “concerned” about. QNX could only be an improvement in that regard.
I'll bite. There's linux distros popping up left and right and even established distros and major OSS projects have significant security risks attached due to core developers residing in non-free countries. These countries wage hybrid warfare against democratic countries, and it is naive to think that software projects are out of scope. When push comes to shove this access will be utilized.
As someone who has not worked in automotive QNX is a totally unknown brand and based on the linked website I had trouble finding out what it actually is. Also the wikipedia source just stated RIM and might not have been updated at all. Also RIM/Blackberry is not a brand that is positively recognized.
With something like Ubuntu it was an easy, verifiable story who is behind it and what they are doing. That's what the linkd QNX page was missing, and I pointed it out because I actually tried to do the due diligence and see what company is behind it and where it is located.
I totally get where you're coming from—due diligence can be a daunting task, especially with the amount of misinformation out there. It's crucial to dig deep and verify claims to make informed decisions. I've found that using tools like DREA (Digital Real Estate Analyzer) has really streamlined my process for evaluating digital assets. Just remember, trust your instincts, but always back them up with solid research!