[TriLUG] uClinux

David A. Cafaro dac at cafaro.net
Tue Jul 8 17:04:37 EDT 2003


I'm not positive, but can't uClinux run on the Palm platform (the
Dragonball processor ones).  I seem to recall you could, and if you can
find an old retired one you might use it to experiment a little with it.

On Tue, 2003-07-08 at 16:42, Michael Thompson wrote:
> I've been googling around for about a week now and have found some
> information, but the 'light bulb' has not gone off yet...
> 
> Has anyone on the list used/has experience with uClinux?
> 
> Is it possible to experiment with these microprocessors (like the
> Motorola Coldfire) without buying the expensive 'evaluation boards'?
> 
> I would initially like to build an embedded device with 2 serial and 2
> ethernet ports, I *assume* that once uClinux is on the uC, then I will
> be able to experiment through a serial terminal...
> 
> I should have more questions, but I haven't learned enough to know what
> to ask yet!  If anyone on the list has experience with this, I would
> love to have a short phone conversation with you to pick your brain, in
> exchange maybe for a six pack of your favorite brew. Contact me off-list
> if you don't mind the intrusion!
> 
> TIA!
> 
> --mike

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