Samar and others new to embedded Linux, I'd suggest reading my book, "Embedded Linux: Hardware, Software and Interfacing", http://www.embeddedlinuxinterfacing.com/. It was published by Addison Wesley two years ago but the information remains accurate. My book isn't merely a collection of embedded Linux information, its an example driven book. Every chapter has specific examples where you can see how engineers used embedded Linux to solve their problems which consequently are the same as yours, like building a development environment, compiling the kernel, building the root filesystem, writing device drivers and compiling open source applications. These examples use x86, PowerPC and StrongARM processors, they are simple and perfect for you work up the embedded Linux learning curve. I wrote my book with the "I want to use Linux for my next design but don't know where to start" reader in mind.
I'd suggest purchasing my book (Walmart is the least expensive at $32) and completely read through chapter 7. At that point, you will be versed in what embedded Linux is and how to start using it. If it sounds like I'm trying to sell my book here, I am. Let me end here by saying that my book has helped thousands people like yourself get started with embedded Linux. Hey everybody, have a great weekend! Craig ps. The book's dated information deals with the selection of the cross-development environment for PPC and SA. I now solely recommend Wolfgang Denk's Embedded Linux Tool Kit, ELDK, from denx.de. I works great! I use this fine RPM based tool on my Debian machines without a hitch. -- ------------------------------------------------------------ Dr. Craig Hollabaugh, [EMAIL PROTECTED], 970 325 0509 Author of Embedded Linux: Hardware, Software and Interfacing www.embeddedlinuxinterfacing.com
