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How Did Linux Become a Mainstream Embedded Operating System

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This talk traces how Linux evolved from a desktop and server operating system into one suited to embedded devices. It covers efforts to reduce its size, improve portability, support flash memory, and create tools for assembling embedded Linux systems.

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Intro
About Chris Simmonds
Making Linux small
The Linux Router Project
Making the Linux code portable
Flash memory
Things start to happen: 1999
Professional help
The unobtainium
Motorola handsets
Embedded Linux gets easier: 2001 onwards
Embedded Linux build tools
The WRG54G and OpenWrt
Sub-kernels
Native real-time
Android
Automotive

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