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Embedded Linux Made Easy (4)

Part 4: A look at the kernel

GNU/Linux provides interfaces and applications for devices that we are used to seeing on desktop computers and servers. Much of this transfers to the embedded domain, where Linux relieves the programmer of a lot of work by handling networking, USB, Bluetooth and more without the need to write complex dedicated C programs. And as we shall see, using a modern operating system brings many other benefits too. Part 1 - Kickoff Part 2 - Hardware Part 3 - Software development Part 4 - A look at the kernel Part 5 - I/O, ADC, PWM, LAN & Web server Part 6 - Networks and servers Learn more Watch the recorded session of the FREE Elektor Academy/element 14 Embedded Linux Made Easy webinar here