 | Level: Intermediate M. Tim Jones (mtj@mtjones.com), Consultant Engineer, Emulex Corp.
15 Jan 2008 Ubuntu is a great server and desktop distribution for the
GNU/Linux® operating system, but did you know that it's also ideal for
handheld and mobile embedded devices? Ubuntu's latest release, Gutsy Gibbon, now
includes support for the embedded and mobile spaces with the Ubuntu Mobile and
Embedded (UME) project. Get to know the UME project, and find out how to get
started.
In this tutorial
- Introduction to the Ubuntu Mobile and Embedded (UME) project,
its architecture, and its use
- How to install and test the Hildon desktop
- How to build a development environment for a mobile device
- Other mobile platforms
Objectives
The primary objective of this tutorial is to get you quickly acquainted with
the Ubuntu embedded framework and tools. Along the way, you learn about several
tools and new approaches to Linux kernel configuration and environment
construction. You also learn about some other projects with goals similar to the
UME project.
Prerequisites
This tutorial assumes some knowledge of Linux development and the Linux
user-space environment.
System requirements
This tutorial is intended to be hands-on. To run the examples in this tutorial,
you need
Ubuntu version 7.10.
By following the instructions in this tutorial, you can
use an existing UME environment and build applications for a mobile or handheld
device. If you intend to install the UME and run it on your desktop, ensure that
at least 4 GB of disk space is available.
Duration
2 hours
Formats html, pdf
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