Linux for Embedded and Real-time Applications

Linux for Embedded and Real-Time Applications, Fourth Edition, provides a practical introduction to the basics, covering the latest developments in this rapidly evolving technology. Ideal for those new to the use of Linux in an embedded environment, the book takes a hands-on approach that covers key concepts of building applications in a cross-development environment. Hands-on exercises focus on the popular open source BeagleBone Black board. New content includes graphical programming with QT as well as expanded and updated material on projects such as Eclipse, BusyBox - configuring and building, the U-Boot bootloader - what it is, how it works, configuring and building, and new coverage of the Root file system and the latest updates on the Linux kernel..

Provides a hands-on introduction for engineers and software developers who need to get up to speed quickly on embedded Linux, its operation and capabilitiesCovers the popular open source target boards, the BeagleBone and BeagleBone BlackIncludes new and updated material that focuses on BusyBox, U-Boot bootloader and graphical programming with QT

1. The Embedded and Real-time Space 2. Installing Linux 3. Introducing Linux 4. The Host Development Environment 5. Eclipse 6. The Hardware Part 2: Application Programming in a Cross-Development Environment 7. Accessing Hardware from User Space 8. Debugging Embedded Software 9. Posix Threads 10. Embedded Networking 11. Graphics Programming with QT Part 3: Components and Tools 12. Integrated Build Environments 13. Configuring and Building the Kernel 14. BusyBox and Linux Initialization 15. U-Boot Boot Loader and Getting Ready to Ship 16. Source Code Control—GIT 17. Real-time Linux