Level: Intermediate

M. Tim Jones (mtj@mtjones.com), Consultant Engineer, Emulex Corp.

15 Jan 2008

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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