Tag: Kernel

Why and how to enable ARM Thumb-2 instruction set in Yocto

by Sami Pietikäinen, posted in Linux, Software

The ARM Thumb-2 instruction set is not a new thing. In fact it was announced already in 2003. Yet, the standard ARM instruction set is often still used because it is the default option, while Thumb-2 could be a better alternative. This post explains why the Thumb-2 can be a better option for many applications and also how to configure it in Yocto build system for Linux kernel, system libraries, utilities and user binaries. Continue reading “Why and how to enable ARM Thumb-2 instruction set in Yocto” →

Free books for Linux kernel enthusiasts

by Sami Pietikäinen, posted in Kernel, Linux, Software

In the true open-source spirit, the authors of some great Linux kernel books have decided to make these books freely available for everyone. They are good material for anyone interested in the Linux kernel, and also a good reference for professionals working with the kernel. At least I have personally found these books very useful.

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The missing rootwait

by Sami Pietikäinen, posted in Linux, Software

Rootwait is a Linux kernel command line parameter that makes the kernel wait (indefinitely) for a root device to show up. This can be useful for devices that are detected asynchronously such as USB or MMC medias. This post, however, is not really about rootwait. Instead, it is about something that every programmer have and will encounter.
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