crinit

crinit parallelises the starting and management of all processes, services and tools required to operate an embedded Linux system. Thanks to its optimised architecture, crinit significantly reduces boot time and ensures reliable system initialisation – even in safety-critical environments.

■  Maximum performance through parallelisation
crinit executes start-up processes in parallel and dependency-driven, up to the limits set by their dependencies. This makes optimal use of modern multi-core processors and significantly shortens system start-up time.

■  Minimal code base (KISS principle) and simple configuration
With a deliberately small and focused code base, crinit provides only the functions that embedded systems genuinely need. This increases stability, maintainability and security. Configuration uses the clear INI format, with one file per task and fewer than ten parameters.

■  Shell-free operation for greater security
crinit runs without a shell or script interpreter, which significantly reduces the attack surface. The result is a hardened system design, ideal for safety-critical applications.

■  Integrated security mechanisms
crinit protects against manipulation through cryptographic signature checks of configuration files and the detection and blocking of modified configurations. In addition, it supports secure boot concepts without depending on dm-verity or read-only file systems.