Embedded Linux for total beginner

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domlao picture domlao · Apr 15, 2010 · Viewed 19.6k times · Source

I want to learn how to develop in embedded linux. What materials should I need? I don't have the actual embedded device so I plan to use some device emulator for the PC. I want to know how to load the kernel and the filesystem in the device.

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jschmier picture jschmier · Apr 15, 2010

Depending on the device you plan on using, you may be able to emulate it using QUEMU.

Even without a device, you could probably get started by reading through some of the articles on http://www.linuxfordevices.com.

A good starting point may be The Embedded Linux Overview Quick Reference Guide.

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