Linux for embedded and real-time applications

The open source nature of Linux has always intrigued embedded engineers, and the latest kernel releases have provided new features enabling more robust functionality for embedded applications. Enhanced real-time performance, easier porting to new architectures, support for microcontrollers and an improved I/O system give embedded engineers even more reasons to love Linux! However, the rapid evolution of the Linux world can result in an eternal search for new information sources that will help embedded programmers to keep up!This completely updated second edition of noted author Doug Abbott?s r. Read more... Chapter 13. Cutting It Down to SizeChapter 14. Eclipse Integrated Development Environment; Appendix A. RTAI Application Programming Interface (API); Appendix B. Posix Threads (Pthreads) Application; Appendix C. Why Software Should Not Have Owners; Appendix D. Upgrading From Kernel 2.4 to 2.6; Index; Elsevier Science CD-ROM License Agreement