By
Doug Abbott
Doug Abbott, President, Intellimetrix, Inc., Silver City, NM, USA
Description
The open source nature of Linux has always intrigued embedded engineers, and the latest kernel releases have provided new features enabling
more robust functionality for embedded applications. Enhanced real-time performance, easier porting to new architectures, support for
microcontrollers and an improved I/O system give embedded engineers even more reasons to love Linux! However, the rapid evolution of
the Linux world can result in an eternal search for new information sources that will help embedded programmers to keep up!
This completely
updated second edition of noted author Doug Abbott’s respected introduction to embedded Linux brings readers up-to-speed on all the latest
developments. This practical, hands-on guide covers the many issues of special concern to Linux users in the embedded space, taking into
account their specific needs and constraints.
You’ll find updated information on:
• The GNU toolchain
• Configuring and building
the kernel
• BlueCat Linux
• Debugging on the target
• Kernel Modules
• Devices Drivers
• Embedded Networking
• Real-time programming
tips and techniques
• The RTAI environment
• And much more
The accompanying CD-ROM contains all the source code from the book’s
examples, helpful software and other resources to help you get up to speed quickly. This is still the reference you’ll reach for again
and again!
Audience:
PRIMARY MARKET: Embedded Design Engineers, Software developers, Electrical Engineers, Computer Engineers SECONDARY MARKET: Undergrad and
post-graduate level electrical and computer engineering students
