Today, Linux is included with nearly every embedded platform. Embedded developers can take a more modern route and spend more time tuning Linux and taking advantage of open source code to build more robust, feature-rich applications. While Gene Sally does not neglect porting Linux to new hardware, modern embedded hardware is more sophisticated than ever: most systems include the capabilities found on desktop systems. This book is written from the perspective of a user employing technologies and techniques typically reserved for desktop systems.

    * Modern guide for developing embedded Linux systems
    * Shows you how to work with existing Linux embedded system, while still teaching how to port Linux
    * Explains best practices from somebody who has done it before

What you’ll learn

    * The anatomy of an embedded Linux project
    * How to create an embedded Linux development environment
    * How to configure and build an embedded Linux kernel
    * How to configure and build open source projects for embedded systems
    * How to minimize resources and boot times
    * What resources are available in open source to help you build your project