Course Description:
This course demonstrates how to port an embedded Linux system from version 2.4 of the kernel to 2.6. It describes the differences between the two versions and the new features. Using a practical example it covers changes to kernel configuration and compilation, device drivers, the driver model, the Native POSIX Threads Library, POSIX timers, message queues and shared memory. Throughout, the emphasis is on embedded and real-time applications.

Overview:
A two day course offering a practical approach to porting applications to Linux 2.6.

Who Should Attend:
It is suitable for developers who are currently working on a Linux 2.4 project and are considering moving to Linux 2.6.

Pre-Requisites:
• Good ‘C’ programming skills
• Familiar with Linux 2.4 configuration and application programming
• Some knowledge of Linux device drivers.

Duration:
Two days.

Course Materials:
Student workbook.

Related Courses:
• EL-503 Developing for Embedded Linux
• EL-504 Developing Linux Device Drivers
• RTOS-201 Fundamentals of Real-Time Operating Systems

Course Workshop:
Using a PowerPC development board as an example, students will go through the steps of porting from Linux 2.4 to 2.6 and enhancing the system to make full use of the new features in 2.6.