[PLUG] Is anyone in the group doing cross-development?
Tim Wescott
tim at wescottdesign.com
Mon Mar 29 19:03:17 UTC 2010
Galen Seitz wrote:
> Ali Corbin wrote:
>
>> On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 10:33 AM, Tim Wescott <tim at wescottdesign.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Is anyone doing cross-development for embedded microprocessors using
>>> Linux on the host? Specifically, I'm reviving a project that uses an
>>> Arm Cortex M3 with an OpenOCD debug pod. I'd _like_ to do the
>>> development all under Linux, without having to slide over to Windows.
>>>
>>> But when I try to do web searches for this, I find lots of material on
>>> using Linux in the target, but not a lot about setting up and using the
>>> tool chain when you're using Linux on the host.
>>>
>>> Any guidance appreciated, even if it's better search terms!
>>>
>>>
>
> Unless you're keen on building your own tools, I'd suggest using a
> pre-built toolchain from CodeSourcery. I'd also suggest subscribing
> to their mailing list. They often answer questions from people using
> the free edition. Of course they would be happy to sell you a
> supported version too. CodeSourcery is one of the primary
> contributors to the GCC ARM port.
>
> http://www.codesourcery.com/sgpp/lite_edition.html
>
(snip)
Thanks Galen -- I had looked for the codesourcery stuff, but they don't
exactly feature it prominently on their website any more.
I'll give it a whirl, now that I can find it.
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Tim Wescott
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