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Linux for Embedded & Real-Time Applications Book/Cd Package 2nd edition
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 Abbotts 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 books examples, helpful software and other resources to help you get up to speed quickly. This is still the reference youll reach for again and again! It contains 100+ pages of new material adds depth and breadth to the 2003 embedded bestseller. It covers new Linux kernel 2.6 and the recent major OS release, Fedora. It gives the engineer a guide to working with popular and cost-efficient open-source code.
Contents:
Preface
Chapter 1: The Embedded and Real-time Space
Chapter 2: Introducing Linux
Chapter 3: The Host Development Environment
Chapter 4: BlueCat Linux
Chapter 5: Debugging Embedded Software
Chapter 6: Kernel Modules and Device Drivers
Chapter 7: Embedded Networking
Chapter 8: Introduction to Real-time Programming
Chapter 9: Linux and Real-time
Chapter 10: The RTAI Environment
Chapter 11: Posix Threads
Appendix A: RTAI API
Appendix B: Pthreads API
Appendix C: Why Software Should Not Have Owners
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