Embedded Linux: Principles and Practices of Embedded Systems

Author: Chen Junhong
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: Although Embedded Linux is a relatively young term, it is a very important technology in the embedded systems market, serving as a software solution for embedded systems. After introducing the basic concepts of Embedded Linux in detail, this book explains how to establish a minimized Linux platform and the knowledge required for studying Embedded Linux, as well as the IBM IA32 (X86) architecture. Finally, it demonstrates how to design popular video applications through the introduction of complete embedded image examples. Starting from basic concepts, the book provides an in-depth explanation of Embedded Linux, then moves on to minimized Linux and teaches you how to place Linux on embedded chips. It compiles the essence of Linux technology, telling you what you should learn to study Embedded Linux and helping you avoid confusion. Additionally, it introduces the concept of the IBM IA32 (X86) architecture, which is the platform on which many Embedded Linux applications are built and is essential to learn! A complete embedded video (video4linux) practical example is provided, showing you how to design popular video applications. Readers with basic Linux knowledge are guaranteed to learn Embedded Linux!