One of the last things the Linux kernel does during system boot is mount the root filesystem. The Linux kernel dictates no filesystem structure, but user space applications expect to find files with ...

The term “embedded Linux” belongs to the category of distributions used in embedded systems, i.e., specialized electronic devices, which are part of a larger system to be controlled, designed for a ...

It all started when I ordered an ARM-based development board for my FemtoLinux project, which is a Linux flavor specifically designed for ultra-small systems. Initially, I played with the idea of ...

People keep asking, “All this talk about Embedded Linux taking off like a rocket sounds great, but are any real companies using Embedded Linux in real products? And, if so, when do these Embedded ...

When it comes to choosing between Embedded Linux or a proprietary real-time operating system, there are many different considerations to take into account. An Embedded Linux distribution with its ...

To ease the layout of industrial Linux computer PCBs, at Embedded World in Nuremberg Microchip announced a complete processor, memory and comms sub-system in a 40 x 38mm module. The module is single ...

The Linux operating system configured and enhanced to work in a wide variety of applications, including handheld devices, network appliances, industrial machines and consumer electronics devices. The ...

Embedded Linux systems are becoming increasingly common due to their superior accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and ...

The system virtual machine can be used to make Linux-based applications faster and more responsive and secure. Here's a primer to get you started. Linux is rapidly becoming the operating system of ...