16 Resources For Linux Embedded System Developers

Development for embedded systems is a big things nowadays. With the growing usage of wearable devices and other smart devices, more and more developers are flocking towards platforms and software that are required for these devices. Now at the forefront of development for embedded systems is embedded Linux development. 

Here are 16 of the best places where you can find software, tools, SDKs, Linux distributions etc. for embedded Linux development. We have put both open source and vendor driven options on the list.



1. Nucleaus RTOS

This is a real time operating system that comes with power management features. It is very useful for using the best power saving technologies.

2. Hypervisor

This one supports ARM TrustZone and secures all important information and software. In addition, it supports other OSs like Linux, Nucleus etc.

3. KaeilOS

This GNU/GPL distribution consists of a variety of open source packages. It is available as the Yocto Project since last year.

4. Montavista Maxims

Here you will find software and development tools for embedded systems and intelligent devices.

5. Tizen

Samsung recently used their own open source Tizen platform for its Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo smart watches. This brings it to the limelight in the list of resources for embedded Linux development. Tizen is based on Android and Android runs on the Linux kernel, which makes Tizen a Linux-based distro as well.

6. Digi Embedded Linux

This is an integrated Linux platform means for development for embedded systems.

7. Lineo Solutions

This company offers solutions for embedded Linux systems and has been in the industry for decades now. It is one of the best known names in the embedded Linux arena.

8. RidgeRun Linux

According to their websites, this company specializes in Embedded Software and can provide "software development kits (SDKs), customized Linux kernels and drivers, complete reference applications and engineering services."

9. TimeSys LinuxLink

According to the website, this company provides the most affordable commercial embedded Linux offerings including:

      A software repository
      Development tools
      Expert support
      Professional services and
      Training

10. LynuxWorks

This is where you go to when you're looking for virtualisation in embedded Linux. The website has a variety of solutions for those looking for this feature.

11. Wind River

This Linux-based distribution boasts about being the industry standard in embedded Linux software. It is built on the latest Linux server and has the Yocto Project 1.5 open source development infrastructure as its foundation.

12. Android Open Source Project

Not much needs to be said about Android. It is the OS that is running majority of the smartphones in the market today and has led a full scale revolution in the world of technology.

13. Meego

This is a combination of Moblin from Intel and Meego from Nokia.

14. OpenWRT

This is a free and open source distribution for embedded systems.

15. Emdebian

Debian is one of the most loved Linux-based distros and this is a project that is trying to make it a mainstream OS for embedded systems.

16. EmbeddedGentoo

Here's what the project description says: " This project manages embedded system support in Gentoo. The project is responsible for overseeing the build infrastructure for creating images to be installed onto embedded systems. Also included is the support of specific types of embedded systems and development tools." 


Resource: efytimes