Hallinan begins by touring a typical Linux-based embedded system, introducing key concepts and components, and calls attention to the difference between Linux and traditional embedded environments. Writing from the embedded developer? Point of view, he actually addresses issues ranging from building the kernel and bootloader initialization, device drivers to file systems. Hallinan thoroughly covers the increasingly popular BusyBox utilities; presents a step-by-step port Linux to custom boards; and introduce real-time configuration via CONFIG_RT - one of today's most exciting developments in embedded Linux?. Compare leading embedded Linux processors Understanding the details of the Linux kernel initialization process Learn about the special role of bootloaders in embedded Linux systems, with special emphasis on the U-Boot Use embedded Linux file systems, including JFFS2 - with detailed guidelines for building Flash resident file system images Understand the subsystem Memory Technology Device for flash (and other) memory devices Master gdb, KGDB, and hardware JTAG debugging Learn many tips and techniques for debugging within the Linux kernel Maximize your productivity in cross-development environment Prepare the development of the entire environment, including TFTP, DHCP, and NFS target server configuration, build, and initialize BusyBox to support your unique needs About the Author Christopher Hallinan, field applications engineer at MontaVista software, has worked for over 20 years in assignments ranging from engineering and engineering management to marketing and business development.