Starting new design projects with semiconductor or open source Linux technology is very common. You do this in order to get a quick and early start to development. However, serious challenges arise later in the development process when software limitations, defects, and difficulties arise, well after the board is booted. While developers know embedded Linux commercialization partners can offer tools, technical support, and bug fixes proven to improve design outcomes, it can be difficult to transition from a homegrown approach to a commercial solution.