Embedded References

Information for creating dedicated Linux systems is readily available on-line, plenty of it. Researching the options and finding the right answer can be frustrating given the abundant amount of widely-distributed info. These sites can start you off on the right foot. Below you will find portal or Yahoo-type sites dedicated to embedded systems and Linux that gather together and organize the information conveniently, a few examples of the coverage on embedded Linux systems in the press and in the Linux Documentation Project, and also a handful of companies that are already making this their business.

The Embedded Linux Authority: http://SiliconPenguin.com/

The Embedded Linux Portal (ZDNet): http://www.linuxdevices.com/

Linux Hardware Database (ZDNet): http://www.linhardware.com/

Embedded Linux Consortium: http://www.embedded-linux.org/

The Ultimate Resource for Embedded Linux Information: http://alllinuxdevices.com/

The Electronic Engineer's Toolbox: http://www.eg3.com/

System Optimization Information: http://www.sysopt.com/

The Real-Time Encyclopedia: http://www.realtime-info.be/ENCYC/

A Hardware-Oriented Link Directory Focusing on All Sorts of Buses (from VME to PC-AT): http://www.bus-net.com/

``The Next Bang: The Explosive Combination of Embedded Linux, XML and Instant Messaging'', by Doc Searls, September 2000, Linux Journal, http://www.linuxjournal.com/lj-issues/issue77/4195.html

``The Axis 2100 Network Camera'', by Jason Schumaker, September 2000, Linux Journal, http://www.linuxjournal.com/lj-issues/issue77/4173.html

``The Use of Linux in an Embedded System'', by Dave Pfaltzgraff, December 1999, Linux Journal. Putting together a Card Access System. http://www.linuxjournal.com/lj-issues/issue68/3555.html

``Open Season: Embedded Linux Comes to the Fore'', by Sam Williams, August 17, 2000, Upside Today. The San Jose Linux World Conference and Expo activity is impressive. http://www.upside.com/Open_Season/399c565b0.html

``Linux Catches Eyes in Test World'', by Stan Runyon, January 4 2000, EE Times. National Instruments implement modular automated equipment with Linux. http://www.eet.com/story/OEG20000104S0027

Embedded Linux HOWTO: http://www.linuxembedded.com/howto/Embedded-Linux-Howto.html

Linux IR HOWTO: http://www.linuxdoc.org/HOWTO/IR-HOWTO.html

Linux/MIPS HOWTO: http://www.ssc.com/mirrors/LDP/HOWTO/MIPS-HOWTO.html

Wearable-HOWTO: http://www.ssc.com/mirrors/LDP/HOWTO/Wearable-HOWTO.html

Linux Assembly HOWTO: http://www.ssc.com/mirrors/LDP/HOWTO/Assembly-HOWTO.html

Linux PCMCIA HOWTO: http://pcmcia-cs.sourceforge.net/ftp/doc/PCMCIA-HOWTO.html

Linux VME HOWTO: http://www.ssc.com/mirrors/LDP/HOWTO/VME-HOWTO.html

Lego Mindstorm with Linux Mini-HOWTO: http://www.ssc.com/mirrors/LDP/HOWTO/mini/Lego-HOWTO/pbforth.html

Linux Answering Machine HOWTO: http://www.pcquest.com/content/linux/howto/100070701.asp