Post by marktruman on Dec 7, 2011 3:26:07 GMT -5
Linux, which is an open source operating system running on all major processor architecture, including ARM processors. A large group of engineers are supporting it thus contributing back into the open source. All these are contributing to the reason why Linux is a very dynamic and fast moving operating system. On embedded arm there are lots of benefits for Linux. Firstly, it is a complete scalable operating system proving a reliable multi tasking environment. A major benefit of Linux on ARM is that it is based on an open source model such as GPL. It leverages a wide range of UNIX and open source applications. Also, there is an early availability of it on ARM processor based platforms. Again, it is used in many ARM technology based designs including networking and wireless space. There is broad support through open discussion forums. ARM contributes support for RealView development platforms and tools to the main Linux kernel. Linux kernel images, patches and utilities are contained in other tabs and they are used to run Linux on ARM processors and RealView platforms. Linux is the version of Linux running on processors with a Linux called uClinux. For specific ARM processors, pre built uClinx images are provided by the uClinx tab. For new versions of the Linux kernel and new developments, you could refer to the website kernel.org. Also, there are many public forums that are available to review patches and information related to Linux development on ARM. Also, you will get related links from Wikipedia as well.