How to cross-compile for MIPS?

c mips cross-compiling embedded-linux toolchain
davispuh picture davispuh · Mar 13, 2011 · Viewed 37.2k times · Source

I have a DVB receiver (set-top box) similar like Dreambox and it has MIPS cpu

It has embedded Linux and I can connect to it with telnet

Question is how to compile simple "Hello World" application in C? Where to get toolchain, SDK?

Answer

MannyNS picture MannyNS · Mar 14, 2011

You should use Codescape SDK.

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