Preface

Welcome!

We hope you find this book useful. If you have bought it along with another Aleph One Product such as the LART development kit, or Aleph ARMLinux, then please take the time to read it so that you know what you have, where to start, how to install, and where to turn if you have problems.

Credits

ARMLinux for Developers would not have been possible without the work of many people. We would therefore like to particularly thank:

We also acknowledge all Trademarks used in this book.

Outline of the Book

Although it is possible to read this book from begining to end, most users will want to just read the most relevant sections. Everyone should read the introduction and Chapter 2. If you have bought it for use with a particular item of hardware then next read the chapter for that hardware - you will be referred to other parts of the text for more detail should you need it. Those who are not familiar with desktop Linux should read Chapter 9 to get a feel for how to use it, before trying to install anything. Developers working with a new device or with a general interest will find the chapters on tools and techniques most useful.

Buying the Book

Although this guide is available in HTML and PDF formats to all users who buy the Aleph ARMLinux CDs, a printed version of the Guide can also be bought separately from Aleph One Limited.

Interested users should go to http://www.aleph1.co.uk/armlinux/thebook.html or for further details.

Dedication

Chris Rutter was killed by a car whilst crossing the road during the preparation of this book. His enthusiasm was instrumental in my starting this project so it seems approriate to dedicate this book to him.