Overview

Embedded Linux provides the reader the information needed to design, develop, and debug an embedded Linux appliance. It explores why Linux is a great choice for an embedded application and what to look for when choosing hardware.

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Author:   John Lombardo
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Sams Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 18.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.368kg
ISBN:  

9780735709980

ISBN 10:   073570998
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   19 July 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

"     Introduction         Why Linux?         Open Source         When Is Linux Inappropriate?         The Embedded Linux Workshop      Conventions Used in This Book      Part I:  Software         Chapter 1.  Software Considerations         Embedded Linux Toolkits          Kernel Features          Creating or Acquiring a Development Environment          Booting the Kernel          Software Size          Upgrading the Software in Place          Chapter 2.  Minimal Linux         Stripping Distributions Versus Building Your Own          Static Versus Dynamic Application          Software Subsystems          C Compiler          Summary          Chapter 3.  Software Configuration         Be Selective About Software          Dealing with Software Expectations          Summary          Chapter 4.  Booting Your Embedded Linux Device         Understanding the Boot Process          Sample BIOS and Boot Loader          Summary       Part II:  Hardware         Chapter 5.  Hardware Considerations         Determining the Design Goal          Buy or Build?          Processor Choices          Storage Choices and Memory Requirements          Input/Output          Display          Summary       Part III:  Implementing an Embedded Linux Application         Chapter 6.  Embedded Linux Toolkits         What Constitutes an ""Embedded Linux Toolkit""?          Considerations          BlueCat Linux from LynuxWorks (www.LynuxWorks.com)          PeeWeeLinux (www.peeweelinux.org)          Summary          Chapter 7.  The Embedded Linux Workshop         General Goals          A Bit of History          Requirements          Hardware          Software          Debugging Your Application          Installing the Embedded Linux Workshop          Your First Embedded Linux Workshop Project          A Tour of the Embedded Linux Workshop          The Project Directory          The Build Process          Terminology          Chapter 8.  Static Application Example: Minicom         Procedure          Troubleshooting          Chapter 9.  Testing and Debugging         Test on Your Host Computer as Much as Possible          Debugging Tools          Chapter 10.  Embedded Linux Success Stories         TiVo (www.tivo.com)          Diamond Riocar (www.riohome.com)          Axis Network Camera (www.axis.com)          Summary       Part IV:  Appendixes         Chapter A.  GNU General Public License          GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE          TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION AND MODIFICATION          How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs          Chapter B.  GNU Lesser General Public License          GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE          Preamble          TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION AND MODIFICATION          How to Apply These Terms to Your New Libraries          Chapter C.  Booting from Flash Memory          Building the DiskOnChip Files          Files          Installing the Image or Files onto the DiskOnChip          Summary          Chapter D.  Embedded Linux Resources          This Book's Web Site: www.EmbeddedLinuxBook.com          Web Sites Devoted to Embedded Linux   "

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"John Lombardo has been working with Linux since the ""0.9"" days. His ShareTheNet software product enables a novice user to easily create a highly functional router out of an old x86 computer using Linux. Lately, John has been working on several embedded Linux projects, including easy-to-use IPSEC routers, ARM7-based NAT routers, and this book. John has a BS in Computer Science."

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