Embedding Linux on the Encore Simputer

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Embedding Linux on the Encore Simputer

• Samyeer Metrani
• Encore Software Limited

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Agenda

• Project objectives
• The TODO List
• Putting it all together

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Project Objectives

• To build a comprehensive development environment
  for the Encore Simputer

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Technical Objectives

• The Arm-linux toolchain
• Kernel Driver Development
• The Encore Simputer distribution
• Building a distribution mechanism
• Building the Simpulator
• NFS Based Development

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The arm-linux toolchain

• Crosstool
• Testing a built toolchain
• Deciding the toolchain to release

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Kernel Driver development

• Kernel building
• Basic device drivers
• Driver installation and depmod
• Driver deployment

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The Encore Simputer Distribution

• Busybox
• A Basic Terminal Setup
• USB/CF/IR/SERIAL/PPP/TELNET etc
• X Windows
• A Window Manager
• Application support

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A Distribution mechanism

• Using ipkg
• Setting up a feed

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Building the Simpulator

• Objectives of the Simpulator
• Application development and testing
• Running simpulator applications on the actual
  device

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NFS Based Development

• Setting up for an NFS boot
• A native toolchain for the Encore Simputer
• Remote development

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Putting it all Together

• Testing
• Working with diff patch
• The trouble with small things
• Maintenance and Management
• Getting the documentation done
• Version management

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Thank You

• Samyeer Metrani
• sam_at_ncoretech.com