http://www.embeddedrelated.com en-us Copyright 2007, CMP Media LLC. http://cdn.embeddedrelated.com/images/ logo.jpg http://www.embeddedrelated.com 436 57 This Text provides an insight in to the Embedded Linux Boot Process. Reader should have a basic Knowledge of Boot Process in general and should be familiar with Embedded Linux Boot Process..................PART-A................(1) Software components Involved in Embedded Linux Boot Process    (a) Bootloader    (b) kernel Image    (c) root file system -... read more]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:38:33 -0500 EmbeddedRelated.com last blog entries Linux Development has made an amazing process in last decade. Different Linux Distributions come with specific tools which greatly ease down the build process for Linux Kernel. Here is a good introduction to these build tools and build procedure for different Linux Distributions:Building Kernel for FedoraBuilding Kernel for UbuntuBuilding Kernel for Suse ... read more]]> Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:19:40 -0400 EmbeddedRelated.com last blog entries Finally I could get Android Early SDK up and running on my Fedora Core-7 Machine. The process was quite simple. However I had to struggle for a few days, because Fedora install the gnu version of Java and Android requires Java from Sun. Here are the steps I had to follow: (1) Install the eclipse IDE (if you do not have it already) with following command: $> yum install eclipse-jdt eclipse-jdt... read more]]> Mon, 05 May 2008 09:10:25 -0400 EmbeddedRelated.com last blog entries Necessity is the Mother of Inventions. ...This is why a California based man has built this Solar Electric Vehicle. It is a very primitive design. But it opens door to the various possibilities.  ... read more]]> Sun, 04 May 2008 05:22:09 -0400 EmbeddedRelated.com last blog entries NXP semiconductors has acquired the STB business of Conexant Technologies for 100 Million US$. This deal might boost the STB business of NXP, as they will gain a huge customer base from this deal. Conexant has been in deep trouble for last one year and had resorted to heavy lay offs in last financial year. ... read more]]> Sun, 04 May 2008 04:57:16 -0400 EmbeddedRelated.com last blog entries Ylichron has announced the availability of "ANSI-C to VHDL" compiler. This is claimed to be first such compiler.... read more]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:52:48 -0400 EmbeddedRelated.com last blog entries eWeek publish this list of 15 most influential personalities in Open Source World. Really Interesting.... read more]]> Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:57:34 -0400 EmbeddedRelated.com last blog entries Researchers at University of Rochester have developed a new technology to store the Music in compressed format, where compression ratios of a factor of Tens of Thousands can be achieved . This technology takes a completely different approach from the existing multimedia compression techniques - e.g. MP3, MPEG4. Whereas the existing technologies rely on eliminating the redundant (for lossless compr... read more]]> Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:46:09 -0400 EmbeddedRelated.com last blog entries As the CPUs are becoming more and more powerful, the gap between Desktop PCs and a Hand-held Gadget has been sharply diminishing. In last couple of years, Laptops have eaten away a big market share from Desktop Market. In coming years, smart phones and laptops might merge in to a single device. This article on how iPhone may soon turn in to a Linux Workstation is really interesting. So what is the... read more]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2008 03:34:03 -0400 EmbeddedRelated.com last blog entries Here are some cool tips on how you can accelerate your Linux Box.... read more]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2008 03:29:22 -0400 EmbeddedRelated.com last blog entries A few reasons why developers have aversion towards "Software Configuration Management Systems"(1) They do not understand the importance of configuration management. - It is a common and logical reason. But, it is also a very dangerous sign for any organization. If their developers do not understand the importance of configuration management; then it is highly likely that developers even ... read more]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:13:52 -0500 EmbeddedRelated.com last blog entries Here are two cool features which might become common for cell phones, in next couple of years:Nano ProjectorMobile PrinterGet ready to roll with these smart technologies.... read more]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2008 03:39:09 -0500 EmbeddedRelated.com last blog entries Here is another free and impressive application "OpenProj"; all set to make hole in to MS's revenues. The "OpenProj" appears to be a great alternative to "MS Project" and other commercially available project management software. Ready to give it a shot?...OpenProj crosses 200K downloads... read more]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:24:21 -0500 EmbeddedRelated.com last blog entries After suffering a big blow its image due to faulty "BL-5C Batteries", Nokia seems to have landed in another trouble. Company's decision to shutdown its manufacturing plant in Germany, has sparked strong public ire towards Nokia in the country. The strong political and government support to the Anti-Nokia movement, might mean a further Erosion of Company's Image  and loss of revenue ... read more]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:33:49 -0500 EmbeddedRelated.com last blog entries As India (and some parts of China) continue to grow as a cost-effective destination for software development, there is some more interesting news coming from another South Asian country. Vietnam has produced its first microchip. Though it does not seem like a technological breakthrough, but the cost of this project is interesting. The project had a budget of only around $125,000. Compare it with t... read more]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:30:52 -0500 EmbeddedRelated.com last blog entries