
Linux for Embedded and Real-time Applications
A Hands-on Approach
Doug Abbott(Author)
Newnes (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 23. May 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-7506-7932-9 (ISBN)
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Description
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 Abbott's 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 moreThe accompanying CD-ROM contains all the source code from the book's examples, helpful software and other resources to help you get up to speed quickly. This is still the reference you'll reach for again and again!
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
Professional and scholarly
PRIMARY MARKET: Embedded Design Engineers, Software developers, Electrical Engineers, Computer Engineers SECONDARY MARKET: Undergrad and post-graduate level electrical and computer engineering students
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
Illustrated
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
703 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-7932-9 (9780750679329)
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Person
Doug Abbott is a consultant with over thirty years' experience, specializing in hardware and software for industrial and scientific data acquisition and embedded product applications. Doug is also a popular instructor and seminar leader, who teaches classes in PC technology and real-time programming for University of California Berkeley Extension. He has taught the techniques of real-time programming and multi-tasking operating systems to hundreds of professional engineers.Doug Abbott is the principal of Intellimetrix, a consulting firm in Silver City, NM, specializing in hardware and software for industrial and scientific data acquisition and embedded product applications. Among his past and pre-sent clients are Agilent Technologies, Tektronix, Sandia National Laboratory and numerous smaller high-tech com-panies in Silicon Valley.Mr. Abbott has over thirty years experience in various aspects of computer hardware and software design and has been an independent consultant for the past fifteen years. Prior to founding Intellimetrix, he managed software de-velopment for DSP Technology, Inc, a leading supplier of high-speed instrumentation.Doug is also a popular instructor and seminar leader, who teaches classes in PC technology and real-time program-ming for University of California Berkeley Extension. He has taught the techniques of real-time programming and multi-tasking operating systems to hundreds of professional engineers. These classes can also be customized and made available for on-site presentation.Mr. Abbott received an MSEE degree from the University of California at Berkeley.
Content
Preface, About the Author, What's on the CD-ROM, CHAPTER 1: The Embedded and Real-Time Space, CHAPTER 2: Introducing Linux, CHAPTER 3: The Host Development Environment, CHAPTER 4: Configuring and Building the Kernel, CHAPTER 5: BlueCat Linux, The "Less is More? Philosophy, CHAPTER 6: Debugging Embedded Software, CHAPTER 7: Kernel Modules and Device Drivers, CHAPTER.8:.Embedded.Networking, CHAPTER 9: Introduction to Real-Time Programming, CHAPTER 10: Linux and Real-Time, CHAPTER 11: The RTAI, CHAPTER 12: Posix Threads, CHAPTER 13: Cutting It Down to Size, CHAPTER 14: Eclipse Integrated Development Environment, APPENDIX A: RTAI Application Programming Interface (API), APPENDIX B: Posix Threads (Pthreads) Application, Programming Interface, APPENDIX C: Why Software Should Not Have Owners, APPENDIX D: Upgrading From Kernel 2.4 to 2.6, Index