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Learning Embedded Linux using the Yocto Project

Develop powerful embedded Linux systems with the Yocto Project components

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|Jul 2015
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Key Features

    Book Description

    If you are a Yocto and Linux enthusiast who wants to build embedded Linux systems but do not have the knowledge to do it, this is the book for you. It will also help those of you who have a bit of knowledge about Linux and the embedded world and are keen on learning more about the technology. This book will provide you with the skills needed to successfully interact with the Yocto Project components regardless of the fact that you are new to embedded development or an expert.

    What you will learn

    • Interact with and customize the bootloader for a board
    • Use the Yocto Project in the embedded Linux development process
    • Familiarize yourself with and customize the bootloader for a board
    • Explore and work with toolchain components such as binutils, gcc, glibc (C libraries), and kernel headers
    • Interact with a root filesystem for your project and also with meta layers
    • Discover more about realtime layer, security, virtualization, CGL, and LSB
    • Identify the Yocto Project components such as Eclipse ADT plugins, and Toaster

    Who this book is for

    If you are a Yocto and Linux enthusiast who wants to build embedded Linux systems but do not have the knowledge to do it, this is the book for you. It will also help those of you who have a bit of knowledge about Linux and the embedded world and are keen on learning more about the technology. This book will provide you with the skills needed to successfully interact with the Yocto Project components regardless of the fact that you are new to embedded development or an expert.

    Table of Contents

    1. Introduction to embedded Linux
    2. Cross compiling
    3. Bootloaders
    4. Linux Kernel
    5. Linux root filesystem
    6. Yocto Project components
    7. ADT Eclipse plugins
    8. Hob, Toaster, Autobuilder & Lava
    9. Wic and other tools
    10. Real-time
    11. Security
    12. Virtualization
    13. CGL & LSB
    PDF ISBN: 978-1-78439-519-3
    Publisher: Packt Publishing Limited
    Copyright owner: © 2015 Packt Publishing Limited
    Publication date: 2015
    Language: English
    Pages: 334