Autotools quick reference
At some point, most Linux developers need to master Autotools. For most of us, this is a fairly painful process, but like any good tool,… Read More »Autotools quick reference
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The Linux kernel container_of macro
The Linux kernel contains a very useful macro named “container_of” that is used extensively in back-casting a data structure to its containing data structure. This… Read More »The Linux kernel container_of macro
Gumstix Overo Connector Spreadsheet
One of the first things I do when designing a system based on a processor module is create a spreadsheet listing all the connector I/O. … Read More »Gumstix Overo Connector Spreadsheet
GESBC-9302E kernel update to 2.6.24, and reboot fix
I recently updated the GESBC-9302 machine support in OpenEmbedded to include the 2.6.24 released kernel. Also, Glomation has kindly provided me with a patch for… Read More »GESBC-9302E kernel update to 2.6.24, and reboot fix
Glomation GESBC-9302E Review
Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a Glomation GESBC-9302E single board computer. This SBC contains a Cirrus Logic EP9302 ARM processor and options… Read More »Glomation GESBC-9302E Review
Compulab EM-X270 Review
The EM-X270 is a full featured computer board from Compulab (http://www.compulab.co.il/x270em/html/x270-em-datasheet.htm) designed for handheld/mobile applications. The board includes options for about anything you might need… Read More »Compulab EM-X270 Review
The Embedded WiFi module Quest
original article written in Sept, 2007 How does one implement WiFi functionality in vertical, low volume portable products? This is a good question, and one… Read More »The Embedded WiFi module Quest
The Embedded Industry Transformation
I just ran across an interesting article written by Doug Gaff titled “Is the embedded industry dead?“. The article points out the transformation that is… Read More »The Embedded Industry Transformation
Compulab cm-x270 PXA270 module review
We are in the process of supporting a customer who is designing a product that uses the Compulab cm-x270 “Computer-on-module”. The cm-x270 is a small… Read More »Compulab cm-x270 PXA270 module review
Do you have an Exit Strategy?
Some time ago, eWeek published in interesting article by Scott McNealy named “Technology’s Barriers to Exit“. In this article, Scott makes an interesting point about… Read More »Do you have an Exit Strategy?