This is the uClinux distribution project for the Blackfin processor.
Pronounced "you-see-linux", the name uClinux comes from combining the greek letter "mu" and the english capital "C". "Mu" stands for "micro", and the "C" is for "controller". uClinux supports embedded processors which support MMU (protection and virtual memory support), noMMU (no protection, no virtual memory) and MPU (memory protection, but no virtual memory support).
uClinux is a Linux distribution like any other Linux distribution, built from the Linux kernel from kernel.org and assorted other packages, and software from the GNU project. Since uClinux is optimised for size, it uses more compact alternatives (busybox, uclibc, etc) than a non-embedded distribution.
Because most (if not all) of the kernel and supporting packages are free software / open source, Linux distributions have taken a wide variety of forms — from fully featured desktop and server operating systems to distributions like uClinux - minimal environments (typically for use in embedded systems). Aside from certain custom software (such as installers and configuration tools) a "distro" simply refers to a particular assortment of applications married with a particular kernel, such that its "out-of-the-box" capabilities meets most of the needs of its particular end-user base. All distributions use the same Linux kernel from kernel.org (athough they may be different versions, and may have different patches applied)
There are currently over three hundred Linux distribution projects in active development, constantly revising and improving their respective distributions. One can distinguish between commercially backed distributions, such as Fedora (Red Hat), SUSE Linux (Novell), Ubuntu (Canonical Ltd.), and Mandriva Linux and community distributions such as Debian, Gentoo or uClinux. The procedures for assembling and testing a distribution prior to release tend to become more elaborate the larger the user base is.
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Graphics (SDL, DirectFB & Qt) and Video demos on Blackfin Linux
Robin Getz
2008-05-15We recently posted some demos on YouTube that demonstrates graphics applications (SDL, DirectFB, and Qt) running on the BF548 Blackfin Processor under Linux.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKyQOntPEFs
Have a look, and let us know what you think. |
The 2008R1-RC8 release of uClinux for Blackfin is open for download.
sonic zhang
2008-03-19The 2008R1-RC8 release of uClinux for Blackfin is open for download now. This is the final release of 2008R1. Although there are still several known issues in drivers and apps, it is stable enough for you to develop, evaluate and use in products. We are appreciate your bug reports and will deliver new sub release with bug fixing.
Thank you.
For detail information, please read the release no... |
Blackfin Linux Spring 2008 Training USA and Europe
Robin Getz
2008-01-29SDCS is offering two public Linux Spring Training Classes one in Norwood, MA, USA (March 11th-14th, 2008), the other in Breda, The Netherlands (April 8th-11th, 2008)
These will be a 4 day classes based on the high performance Blackfin 537 processor series.
In addition SDCS is planning another Advanced Blackfin Linux Class in late April or early May 2008. This class will be held in Virginia... |
SPAM forging postmaster@blackfin.uclinux.org
Robin Getz
2007-12-12We have recently seen some SPAM for someone in South Korea, who have been sending emails which look like:
> Dear user of blackfin.uclinux.org,
>
> We have received reports that your account has
> been used to send a large amount of unsolicited
> email messages during the last week.
>
> Probably, your computer was compromised and now
> runs a trojan proxy server.
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Advanced µClinux™ Class (Dec 4th - 8th, 2007)
Robin Getz
2007-11-26The 4-day class covers a wide range oftopics including tool chains, user space code (including AJAX and Dynamic XML generation), user and kernel debugging, device drivers, file systems, unit testing, and the complete development package. The course includes a complete manual covering all the details discussed during the class. The syllabus will also be extended to cover Xenomai Real Time extension... |
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