[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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