1. Linux for Embedded Systems

In This Chapter

1.1 Why Linux for Embedded Systems?

1.2 Embedded Linux Landscape

1.3 A Custom Linux Distribution—Why Is It Hard?

1.4 A Word about Open Source Licensing

1.5 Organizations, Relevant Bodies, and Standards

1.6 Summary

1.7 References

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