embedded system development environment

Chris H wrote:
> In message 
> <eeed7408-c243-4246-8cce-cb55a0f9db75@k37g2000hsf.googlegroups.com>, 
> guoliangqian@gmail.com writes
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I am new to embedded system development and need your advice on my
>> upcoming project.  I thank and appreciate your help in advance.
>>
>> I'd like to setup a development environment that includes a
>> microprocessor which supports output to LCD as well as input/output
>> based on Ethernet and 802.11.  The software platform is better based
>> on Linux with GNU tool chain.
> 
> Pity about the last part... most professional tools are on the PC platform.
> 

Assuming you mean "Windows" rather than "PC platform"...

That rules out Green Hills, Freescale/CodeWarrior, Cosmic, and a range 
of other suppliers as "professional".

guoliangqian@gmail.com wrote:

> I am new to embedded system development and need your advice on my
> upcoming project.  I thank and appreciate your help in advance.

First, think on what your are going to accomplish; only then think how 
you are going to accomplish that. In this order and not vice versa.

> I'd like to setup a development environment that includes a
> microprocessor which supports output to LCD as well as input/output
> based on Ethernet and 802.11.  The software platform is better based
> on Linux with GNU tool chain.

Understood nothing. Too many meaningless buzzwords.

> Please kindly suggest what is available on the market that fits the
> above requirement.

Buy a used laptop at ebay.


Vladimir Vassilevsky
DSP and Mixed Signal Design Consultant
http://www.abvolt.com