November 1998, Issue 100

Embedded RT-Linux (Part 1):
General Introduction

WHAT'S NEXT

I’ve given you an overview of Linux and RT-Linux as well as how you can use it as an embedded OS. I’ll concentrate on the details of Linux in upcoming articles.

Next month, I’ll show you how to embed a minimal Linux configuration into a small system. After that, you’ll learn more about Linux embedded software development and how to use RT-Linux.

You’re also likely to see Linux in some of my projects. It may not be the answer for every embedded-systems problem, but it’s another tool in the toolbox. And since it’s still being developed and is constantly evolving, it will be interesting to see what problems people end up solving with Linux.

Ingo Cyliax has been writing for INK for two years on topics such as embedded systems, FPGA design, and robotics. He is a research engineer at Derivation Systems Inc., a San Diego–based formal synthesis company, where he works on formal-method design tools for high-assurance systems and develops embedded-system products. Before joining DSI, Ingo worked for over 12 years as a system and research engineer for several universities and as an independent consultant. You may reach him at cyliax@derivation.com.