Linux for Embedded and Real-time Applications

Book Description

This new edition of Linux for Embedded and Real-Time Applications provides a practical introduction to the basics and the latest developments in this rapidly evolving technology. Ideal for those new to using Linux in an embedded environment, it takes a hands-on approach and covers key concepts plus specific applications.

Key features include:

- Substantially updated to focus on a specific ARM-based single board computer (SBC) as a target for embedded application programming

- Includes an introduction to Android programming

With this book you will learn:

- The basics of Open Source, Linux and the embedded space

- How to set up a simple system and tool chain

- How to use simulation for initial application testing

- Network, graphics and Android programming

- How to use some of the many Linux components and tools

- How to configure and build the Linux kernel, BusyBox and U-Boot bootloader

- Provides a hands-on introduction for engineers and software developers who need to get up to speed quickly on embedded Linux, its operation and its capabilities – including Android

- Updated and changed accompanying tools, with a focus on the author''s specially-developed Embedded Linux Learning Kit