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A Linux PC is recommended for development. For developers who use Windows, virtualized Linux using VMWare or virtualbox is recommended in order to make the full power of Linux available. The developer will need to be comfortable with Linux anyway in order to work with embedded Linux on the macrocontroller. The main reasons that Linux is useful are:
* Linux filesystems on the microSD card can be accessed on the PC.
* More ARM cross-compilers are available.
* If recovery is needed, a bootable medium can be written.
* A network filesystem can be served.
Once you have a development environment, you should continue on and power up the board.
{{Warning|Be sure to take appropriate Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions. Disconnect the
{{Warning|Be sure to take appropriate Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions. Disconnect the
power source before moving, cabling, or performing any set up procedures.  Inappropriate handling may cause damage to the board.}}
power source before moving, cabling, or performing any set up procedures.  Inappropriate handling may cause damage to the board.}}

Revision as of 21:45, 19 October 2011

A Linux PC is recommended for development. For developers who use Windows, virtualized Linux using VMWare or virtualbox is recommended in order to make the full power of Linux available. The developer will need to be comfortable with Linux anyway in order to work with embedded Linux on the macrocontroller. The main reasons that Linux is useful are:

  • Linux filesystems on the microSD card can be accessed on the PC.
  • More ARM cross-compilers are available.
  • If recovery is needed, a bootable medium can be written.
  • A network filesystem can be served.

Once you have a development environment, you should continue on and power up the board.

WARNING: Be sure to take appropriate Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions. Disconnect the

power source before moving, cabling, or performing any set up procedures. Inappropriate handling may cause damage to the board.