Linux for Embedded and Real-Time Applications (2003)
Front Cover Book Details
Author
Doug Abbott
Genre Embedded Systems; Linux
Publication Date 2003
Format Paperback (235 x mm)
Publisher Newnes
Language English
Extras CD-Rom
Plot
Book Description
In this applications-oriented reference, Doug Abbott shows how to put Linux to work in embedded and real-time applications. Among the topics Abbott discusses include memory management, device drivers, interrupt handling, kernel instrumentation, boatloaders, embedded networking, inter-task communications, periodic vs. "one shot" timing, POSIX threads, hardware abstraction layers, and program debugging. Abbott uses numerous real-world examples to show how implement a variety of embedded applications using Linux. Abbott discusses the strengths and weaknesses for embedded applications of different implementations of Linux, and he also examines the different real-time extensions for Linux. This book incorporates many programming exercises with solutions. All code listings are provided on the accompanying CD-ROM, as well as an electronic version of the text.

KEY FEATURES: *Fully describes the use of Linux operating system for embedded and real-time applications *Covers advanced topics such as device drivers, kernel implementation, POSIX threads *The CD accompanying the book includes an electronic version of the book as well as related software tools and code listings

Book Info
Abbott shows how to put Linux to work in embedded and real-time applications. Incorporates many programming exercises with solutions. All code listings are provided on the accompanying CD-ROM.

About the Author
Independent consultant specializing in hardware and software for industrial and scientific instrumentation and embedded product design. Conducts seminars on embedded engineering issues for the University of California-Berkeley.
Personal Details
Collection Status Not In Collection
Store Amazon.com
Location sala
Purchase Price $49.99
Purchase Date 4/28/03
Condition Near Mint
Index 489
Owner Paulo Mendes
Read It No
Links URL
Collection # 90149
Order # 002-1105678-4451248
Main Subject Linux
Secondary Subject Embedded Systems
Product Details
ISBN 0750675462
Edition 01
Printing 1
Series Embedded Technology
Paper Type acid-free
Country USA
Cover Price $49.99
Nr of Pages 255
First Edition Yes
Rare No