Re: [Gumstix-users] Eclipse C++ and using the toolchain for gumstix

[Chris D. <chr...@gm...>]

On Thu, May 15, 2008 at 8:37 PM, Michael Caughey <mi...@ca...> wrote:
> This might be a stupid question, but if I use the toolchain from the
> buildroot, will the executable that I compile be ready to run on the
> gumstix?  My assumption, or belief, or thought is yes.  I just want to be
> positive so if i try it and hit a brick wall I can rule that out.
Yes, assuming you have a buildroot-based root filesystem on your
gumstix.  If you have an OE-based one you'll need to use the toolchain
it builds.

...snip...
> I thought about picking up O'Riellys book on Device Drivers.
Really just about any book on C programming with linux will work, it
doesn't have to be embedded specific.  And the Linux Device Drivers
book is available online for free if you don't mind reading it from a
PDF.

Chris