start with embedded linux

Feb 11, 2004 1 Replies

Hi all...



I am a new bee with embedded linux... pls suggest me how to start with... which software distribution should I use ?? Do I require anything extra than linux host machine?? what all extra tools i require?



pls mail me at shilpig at momentum-tech dot com



Thanx in advance Shilpi


Hi Shilpi,

Ours, of course :)

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You don't even need one of those (although it does make things easier)

You need a toolchain for your target arch.

Take a look through the articles and forums on

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and look through the old posts to comp.os.linux.embedded since someone asks your same questions about once a week.

regards,

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