Preface xxi
The book is also an aid to managers in choosing an embedded Linux
distribution, creating a roadmap for the transition to embedded Linux, and
applying the Linux licensing model in a commercial product.
Audience
Primary Audience
Architects: They are more concerned with real-time issues, performance,
and porting plans.
Software programmers: They need to get into the minute details of the
technology.
Secondary Audience
Legal staff: Because most embedded products involve intellectual property,
any wrong understanding of the licensing issues can prove detrimental to
the company itself.
Managers: They are normally concerned about choosing the distribution,
version, toolset, and vendor.
Testing and support team: Because the look and feel of ...