Linux Operating System
Linux is an open source operating system running on all major processor architectures, including ARM processors. It is supported
by a large group of engineers contributing back into the open source (as they do into the FSF's GNU tools). This makes Linux
a very dynamic and fast moving operating system.
Why Use ARM with Linux?
- Complete scalable operating system providing a reliable multi-tasking environment
- Based on an open source model (GPL)
- Leverage a wide range of UNIX and open source applications
- Early availability on ARM processor-based platforms
- Used in many ARM technology-based designs including networking and wireless space
- ARM Jazelle® Java acceleration available on ARM Linux
- Broad support through open discussion forums
ARM GNU Toolchain
ARM contributes to the GNU compiler development effort to follow the evolution of the ARM architecture. Source and pre-built
versions of the compiler can be accessed from:
Pre-built Images
The Linux Operating System Download page contains pre-built images for running Linux on ARM RealView® platforms as well as pre-built GCC versions.
Resources
A Wiki site is also available for ARM Linux developers at http://www.linux-arm.com. This site contains additional information and resources to facilitate ARM Linux development.
This site also contains a GIT repository with patches developed against the Linux kernel and U-Boot sources for pre-built images supplied on this site as well as
more recent fixes.
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