Compulab cm-x270 NAND flash eraseblock sizes
If you are having trouble mounting a JFFS2 file system on a Compulab cm-x270 module, you may have a device that has a NAND flash… Read More »Compulab cm-x270 NAND flash eraseblock sizes
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Mono support in OpenEmbedded and Openmoko packages
Original article published 2007-10-04 As of today, the Mono build in OpenEmbedded is working pretty well. Mono support for ARM and other embedded architectures should… Read More »Mono support in OpenEmbedded and Openmoko packages
The correct way to add packages to an OpenEmbedded Image
Update 2007-10-14: use IMAGE_INSTALL in image recipe Update 2007-10-22: a few corrections, added full path for include and comments Update 2010-06-07: use recipes instead of… Read More »The correct way to add packages to an OpenEmbedded Image
How to implement realtime periodic tasks in Linux applications
(see also should you be using monotonic timers?) Have you ever wondered what is the best way to implement periodic tasks in Linux applications —… Read More »How to implement realtime periodic tasks in Linux applications
Introduction to OpenEmbedded part 1
This is the first in a multi-part series on the OpenEmbedded development environment. This and subsequent articles will provide an introduction to OpenEmbedded, why to… Read More »Introduction to OpenEmbedded part 1
Linux 2.6.22 for the Compulab cm-x270
I just completed porting the cm-x270 Linux kernel patches to the 2.6.22 kernel. Kernel build is available in OpenEmbedded. Patches are available in the OE… Read More »Linux 2.6.22 for the Compulab cm-x270
Atmel AT32AP7000 development board review
I recently purchased an Atmel NGW100 development board which includes an Atmel AT32AP7000 CPU. This CPU is based on the new Atmel AVR32 architecture, and… Read More »Atmel AT32AP7000 development board review
Design tips for your embedded Linux product
When designing a system that runs embedded Linux, there are number of things you can do to make your life a lot easier and provide… Read More »Design tips for your embedded Linux product
Can you afford not to use Linux in your product?
How much does hardware capable of running Linux cost? Recently, I priced components for a fairly minimal system. CPU: Atmel AT91SAM9260 (< $10) 32MBytes of… Read More »Can you afford not to use Linux in your product?
Is Linux ready for real-time applications?
Have you ever wondered about the real-time response of Linux and how well it performs? I recently developed a system where I had the requirement… Read More »Is Linux ready for real-time applications?