Introduction to BlueCat Embedded Linux
Embedded Linux programming workshop

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In this overview course you will learn about the suite of LynuxWorks™ products for building embedded systems based on Linux®. There will be demonstrations of the products and the chance to get hands-on practice with the development tools.

Our next course is being planned now. Please contact a Training Coordinator.

Recent course offerings

• Columbia, MD, USA: Aug 28-Aug 31, 2007
• San José, CA, USA: May 29-May 31, 2007
• Boston, MA, USA: Feb 12-Feb 16, 2007
• Pittsburgh, PA, USA: Jan 25-Jan 26, 2007

Prerequisite

Familiarity with computer concepts for embedded systems.

Who should attend?

Developers, managers, and anyone who wants to know about building embedded systems with Linux.

Course features

Students will have a choice of either Windows or RHE4 Linux host for the hands-on portion. The default target boards used in the class are x86. The Xilinx ML403 (PPC405) will be discussed in this class as well. Students using a Xilinx ML403 board should bring the board, power supply, and CF card to the class with them.

• A description of BlueCat® embedded Linux
• The LynuxWorks OS loader for bootstrapping the operating system
• The GNU Compiler Toolchain
• Using the Cross Development Kit (CDK)
• Configuring, building, and booting a custom kernel
• Programming using the POSIX programming standards
  • fork() and exec()
  • Threads
  • Priority management
  • Pipes
  • Message queues
  • POSIX signals
  • POSIX real-time signals
  • Interval timers
  • POSIX semaphores
  • POSIX shared memory
• Understanding Linux device drivers by developing and testing a device driver
• Tools for developing, debugging and testing an embedded application, including
  • Luminosity, an Eclipse-based integrated development environment
  • Total/db for debugging programs and device drivers
  • SpyKer™, a tool for visualizing and measuring timing behavior

Embedded system training schedules

Most courses begin at 9 h and end at 17 h. Students should arrive at least 15 minutes early.

Embedded system training workshops are held at the LynuxWorks training center in San José, California, and in Saint-Cyr-l'École, France (Paris area). Workshops in France may be conducted in French or English, according to customer demand.

More courses are being planned. View a schedule. Contact one of our Training Coordinators for more information or to register. Sign up to our mailing list to receive announcements of future courses as they are announced.

Customized training is also regularly conducted at regional and customer locations. To arrange hands-on training at your facility, please contact one of our Training Coordinators.