[LUNI] breaking into embedded?

[paulr]

Jon,

If you're interested in a linux-based PDA, and
want to "roll your own", try taking a look at
the "LART" pages,

           http://www.lart.tudelft.nl/

and its "siblings"  (BRUTUS, itsy, etc.)

The LART page covers hardware and software
in rather equal proportion, including some
of the questions you asked.

You might be interested to know that the plans
for a prototype of the iPaq handheld PDA were
were made available for private use by (the
former) Compaq's Western Research Lab. (WRL)

One of these days, I'm going to build one,
in the unlikely event that spare time becomes
available.

Let me know offline if you're interested.  I
have several book marks to other embedded open
hardware projects....

Paul

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> hey. i've lately been especially interested in
> "specialized" and embedded computers. linux, of
> course, lends well to such pursuits ;p
> 
> anyone seriously played around with embedded linux or
> embedded projects generally? i need
> practicality/application as much as i do theory.
> (e.g., how to get PROM-burners, use them, buy SBCs or
> solder my own boards/busses? how do i start?)
> 
> i have a good fundamental understanding of comp. sci.
> though i've never worked this low-level yet.  i need a
> good "dummie" guide for my somewhat intermediate
> level.  as per usual, standard OSS sites and docs are
> gearred to the real developers and experts (like
> linuxdevices.com) - is O'Reilly's embedded linux book
> a good starter, or too much to start with?
> 
> and i can't overstate my ignorance to (P)ROM
> burners... any good introductions in book, html, pdf,
> or whatever?  once i get my hands on one, how would i
> effectively use it? interfacing with common
> microprocessors (e.g., ARM)?
> 
> any help, links, vague suggestions would all be
> appreciated.  thanks in advance,
> 
> jon hadley
> 

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