Learning.Embedded.Linux.using.the.Yocto.Project.1784397393

Develop powerful embedded Linux systems with the Yocto Project components About This Book A hands-on guide to enhance your ability to develop captivating embedded Linux projects Learn about the compelling features offered by the Yocto Project, such as customization, virtualization, and many more Illustrates concepts such device-emulation and cross-compiling in a pragmatic and lucid way 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. In Detail This book offers readers an idea of what embedded Linux software and hardware architecture looks like, cross-compiling, and also presents information about the bootloader and how it can be built for a specific board. This book will go through Linux kernel features and source code, present information on how to build a kernel source, modules, and the Linux root filesystem. You'll be given an overview of the available Yocto Project components, how to set up Yocto Project Eclipse IDE, and how to use tools such as Wic and Swabber that are still under development. It will present the meta-realtime layer and the newly created meta-cgl layer, its purpose, and how it can add value to poky. Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Cross-compiling Chapter 3. Bootloaders Chapter 4. Linux Kernel Chapter 5. The Linux Root Filesystem Chapter 6. Components of the Yocto Project Chapter 7. ADT Eclipse Plug-ins Chapter 8. Hob, Toaster, and Autobuilder Chapter 9. Wic and Other Tools Chapter 10. Real-time Chapter 11. Security Chapter 12. Virtualization Chapter 13. CGL and LSB