One of the last things the Linux kernel does during system boot is mount the root filesystem. The Linux kernel dictates no filesystem structure, but user space applications expect to find files with ...

Microcontrollers have proliferated into every nook and cranny of our daily lives from simple 8-bit devices that control our toaster ovens to powerful 32-bit DSPs that provide us with the rich media ...

The proliferation of inexpensive IoT boards means the time has come to gain control not only of applications but also the entire software platform. So, how do you build a custom distribution with ...

Although Intel provides the greatest user base for Linux, many other architectures are supported. These include ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, Alpha, SPARC and Hitachi. The availability of cheap x86 hardware ...

Legacy BIOS (basic input/output systems) held sway for 30 years before OEMs and consumers began to question the efficacy and cost of these systems. Essentially, the major BIOS vendors, such as ...

Master the Techniques Needed to Build Great, Efficient Embedded Devices On Linux Embedded Linux runs many of the devices we use every day, from smart TVs to WiFi routers, test equipment to industrial ...

Designing an embedded system with security in mind has become necessary for many industries. The drive to connect a device to the internet allows remote attacks on the system. Developers who want to ...

Porting DOOM to run on hardware never meant to run it is a tradition as old as time. Getting it to run on embedded devices, ancient computers, virtual computers, and antique video game consoles are ...

The need for electronic embedded systems to be safe and secure have never been higher. As cars become more autonomous, greater security is required to prevent them from being hacked. The same is true ...