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How to compile and install a Linux kernel into an ARM kit

I have an ARM kit beside me and a Linux kernel source code patched with Xenomai on my machine. I understand I can send data to the kit through an USB cable and a (windows-based, of course) software, but I'm stumped as to exactly what I should be sending that would make the kit run Linux.

(clarifications from comments: It is an Atmel AT91SAM9260-EK kit. It uses SAM-BA and SAM-PROG for the loading and unloading of data through either a serial or USB cable.)

Solution

  • I'd start with the ATM91SAM9 Linux software package from Atmel and follow the instructions.

    Linky:

    http://www.atmel.com/dyn/products/tools_card.asp?tool_id=4335

    Otherwise, you need to get GCC setup with an ARM back end on a Linux box, build a Linux binary and then figure out how to load it on the devt board.