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ARM Linux and UBoot - Can I make a read-only MTD writable?

I have several embedded Linux devices installed at customer sites. We have an updated Linux kernel we are prepared to deploy to these devices. The problem is that on these devices, the U-Boot ...
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ALIX 3D1 Single Board Computer [closed]

I got an old, out of line product from one of my colleagues. It is manifactured by PC Engines. I would like to make some progress in the embedded linux world, however, the website of the product is ...
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Features to include on a new embedded Linux board to make development and debug easier?

At my work we're planning on developing a new ARM based embedded Linux board. I want to give the hardware guys some guidance on features they could add that would make the software development easier. ...
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tiny os that would fit on 512KB of flash [closed]

I need an os that would: fit on wyse terminal 1200LE device (amd geode cpu, 512KB of flash, 32MB of ram) run ssh server, support usb and serial connections Is there anything out there that could ...
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Mini2440 Emulation Procedure : please, how to?

I want to emulate the friendlyARM board, the Mini2440 or the mini6410, so I can get to practice the embedded programming, the QT programming and this due to some financial difficulties and strange ...
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Needed the simplest linux board to control two PWM pins [closed]

I am using a BeagleBone board that runs a tiny webserver and controls two PWM pins. It also has a USB WiFi stick. BeagleBone's processing power seems to be an overkill for what I am using it for. ...
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Running MMU less Linux on Cortex-R4

I'm using ARM Cortex-R4 for my system. I'm little bit confused about which linux should I go for - Standard Linux Kernel with MMU disabled or uCLinux. On an eval board, I have run the standard kernel ...
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Embedded Linux start, Help

If i had a good knowledge in Java programming and know some information about Microcontroller, Can i begin to learn embedded linux? if not, how can i start in this field?
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STM32 and embedded linux? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Linux on ARM Cortex-M3 series Friends, Any ideas on how to use embedded linux into STM32 system ? Any shares or experiences will be very appreciated, Thanks
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Embedded linux on FPGA

I have very limited experience with FPGAs (Altera - used only the visual design tools). I am planning for a new project in which I need FPGA and I could benefit a lot from an actual linux running ...
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Compiler / Assembler (Toolchain) for PIC micro's using Ubuntu 11.04

I used to use Hi-Tide from Hi-Tech before they were purchased by MPLab. In my opinion it was great. I wrote the C code, selected the processor and out popped a hex file. I've now migrated to Ubuntu ...
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Setting I/O voltage on an embedded linux board

I'm using a LPC313x based linux board (Embedded Artists). I see in the LPC3141 DS that the I/O can be either 1.8 or 3.3V. How/where can I set the voltage level in Linux? Is the input somehow ...
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Smallest embedded linux distro?

I like to ask to the experts out there.. What is the best embedded linux distro for: Flash memory ~ 700Kb Ram ~ 256Kb Processor: High end arm cortex M3 (something from STM32 family for eg) ...
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Humax ND 1000 C set top box

I have an old settop box, model - humax nd 1000c. I no longer use it for my TV since the city I've moved to doesnt have the relevant service provider (afaik). I want to try and hack into the box to ...
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What is needed to go from single Ethernet to many?

I have an embedded Linux system with a single Ethernet port, but I need to go to many ports. It is obvious I need to add magnetics and ports. The trickier parts follow. My processor has an on-board ...