Hi,
what's the best board for learning embedded linux. I'd like a small not-too-expensive board which comes with a manual and examples that takes me step by step from the basics to the advanced level. I'd like to learn as much as possible about it and take advantage of free libraries to interface with various peripherals (act as a usb host, save to an SD card, save to a usb attached hard drive, use ethernet.. etc). I'd like knowledge on how to write my own drivers to interface with these peripharals in addition to using freely available drivers out there.
Basically what I'm looking for is a structured course which takes me from clueless to knowledgeable.
I'd like to go with a chip which has pins rather than bga so i can incorporate it into my future board designs without having to send it for expensive assembly. I'm thinking some kind of ARM9 chip with as few pins as necessary.
Any suggestions of such a board/course package that is not costing an arm and a leg and does not require me to fly to some city and stay in a hotel for 3 days of lessons. I'd like to learn on my own.
Thanks very much