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An overview of Linux Boot Process for Embedded Systems

Kunal Singh — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:38:33 +0000

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...

Building Linux Kernel for Desktops

Kunal Singh — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 04:19:40 +0000

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 Fedora

Building Kernel for...

Hello Android

Kunal Singh — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:10:25 +0000

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...

NXP acquires Conexant STB Division

Kunal Singh — Sun, 04 May 2008 08:57:16 +0000

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....

ANSI-C to VHDL compiler

Kunal Singh — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:52:48 +0000

Ylichron has announced the availability of "ANSI-C to VHDL" compiler. This is claimed to be first such compiler.

Open Source Influencers

Kunal Singh — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 03:57:34 +0000

eWeek publish this list of 15 most influential personalities in Open Source World. Really Interesting.

Multimedia Compression: Another Revolution

Kunal Singh — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:46:09 +0000

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...

iPhone aca Linux Station

Kunal Singh — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 07:34:03 +0000

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...

Speed Up Your Linux Box

Kunal Singh — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 07:29:22 +0000

Here are some cool tips on how you can accelerate your Linux Box.

Configuration Management: Why Developers are Avert to

Kunal Singh — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:13:52 +0000

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...

Next on Cell Phone Feature List

Kunal Singh — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:39:09 +0000

Here are two cool features which might become common for cell phones, in next couple of years:Nano Projector Mobile PrinterGet ready to roll with these smart technologies.

Another "Project Management" Tool

Kunal Singh — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 11:24:21 +0000

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...

Nokia in Soup Again?

Kunal Singh — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:33:49 +0000

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

Heading towards a More Flat World

Kunal Singh — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:30:52 +0000

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...

Next time you refer to an Optical Disc

Kunal Singh — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 07:15:01 +0000

I recently came across this interesting (and lesser known) fact about Optical Discs:

The word disc, in reference to DVD or CD, should be spelled with a c, not a k. The generally accepted rule is that optical discs are spelled with a c, whereas magnetic disks are spelled with a k. For magneto-optical discs, which are a combination of both formats, the word is spelled with c because ...

Wiki Search is here

Kunal Singh — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:46:36 +0000

Finally Wiki Search Engine is up an running. Not sure if Wiki can pose any threat to the popularity of Google Search. But let us hope that we will get to see many new search features in near future. Bye Monopoly. Hi Competition.

Embedded Space & Software Development Practices

Kunal Singh — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 11:17:42 +0000

Embedded Programmers (at least the ones I know) are mostly at liberty to ignore the basic software development best practices, thanks to the simplicity of embedded applications. But, as the embedded processors are becoming more and more powerful, this situation might change soon. In coming years the embedded software applications are bound to become more complex (some embedded segments have...

Demoing Your Software

Kunal Singh — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:16:28 +0000

I came across this interesting blog entry on "Product Demo". Apart from touching upon some public speaking and presentation skills, it contains facts and data which you might find plenty useful.

VIGO is Cool

Kunal Singh — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 02:43:38 +0000

WWIGO (pronounced as VIGO) enables a camera phone to be used as a webcam with PC (Desktop or Laptop). WWIGO (Webcam Wherever I GO) is the first product from Embedded System start up Motvik . WWIGO is a software package which contains two software components. One component needs to be installed on your "Mobile Phone" and the second component needs to be installed on your...

Thumb Rules for Effective Meetings

Kunal Singh — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:25:02 +0000

Meetings are unavoidable at any work place. At most occasions, meetings can be frustrating. We all face meeting-nightmares in our professional life.

I worked on a project, where none of the team-members were ever interested in any kind of group discussion or formal communication. At early stages of the project, no one wanted to be a part of decision making process. During middle-stages of the...

What a Deal ...

Kunal Singh — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:30:05 +0000

In today's competitive Embedded Systems world, where organizations are struggling hard to keep up their profit margins, here comes a distinct performer - SlingMedia . Immense competition, short product lives, and high development costs are making most companies sweat for each penny. In such a scenario, SlingMedia speaks of an incredible success story. The company which was founded hardly 3...