Thank you Thiemo.
On Friday 18 March 2005 10:19, Thiemo Seufer wrote: > > My plan is to install Debian Sarge into a UML image for it and compile the > > basic apps usually used in embedded devices. But how to determine which > > drivers are appropriate, by just looking at the board? I'd rather Debian > > autosize the hardware if possible for things I don't know exist, in the > > processor for example. Which driver is best for this hardware IPSec? The > > Wifi radio is as yet unsupported in Linux, so has anyone used NDisWrapper in > > embedded? > > I have a hard time to understand this paragraph. What exactly do you > want to do? The BCM4704KPB processor has certain peripherals built in. Such as an IPSec hardware engine, two ethernet ports, and more which I may not know about. I would like to load drivers for all devices, but may not know them all, because I cannot find a datasheet for the 4704. Hopefully the kernel would load the correct modules automatically, but I cannot depend on that. Is there a good way to determine which are the correct modules, when I do not have a datasheet for the processor? With respect to the toolchain, I would like to know whether it matters that the processor has these internal peripherals? In the manufacturer's GPL area is there normally a toolchain specific to their device? I would rather use a device-specific toolchain if it is available, rather than Debian's. In the manufacturer's GPL area, are there normally -scripts- to compile the source and package it into a firmware image? Is user-mode linux the best way to develop for embedded devices? Is Qemu the best way to emulate MIPS little-endian on a Pentium3? If I wanted to add something like the newest USAGI IPV6 to a 2.4 kernel, would there likely be a problem in compiling? Best, Carl Cook -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
