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Learning Embedded Linux Using the Yocto Project

By : Alexandru Vaduva, Vaduva Jan Alexandru
Book Image

Learning Embedded Linux Using the Yocto Project

By: Alexandru Vaduva, Vaduva Jan Alexandru

Overview of this book

Table of Contents (20 chapters)
Learning Embedded Linux Using the Yocto Project
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewer
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
8
Hob, Toaster, and Autobuilder
9
Wic and Other Tools
Index

Poky


Poky represents the reference build system for the metadata and tools of the Yocto Project, which are used as starting points for anyone interested in interacting with the Yocto Project. It is platform-independent and provides the tools and mechanisms to build and customize the end result, which is in fact a Linux software stack. Poky is used as the central piece of interaction with the Yocto Project.

When working with the Yocto Project as a developer, it is very important to have information about mailing lists and an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) channel. Also, Project Bugzilla can be a source of inspiration in terms of a list of available bugs and features. All of these elements would need a short introduction, so the best starting point would be the Yocto Project Bugzilla. It represents a bug tracking application for the users of the Yocto Project and is the place where problems are reported. The next component is represented by the available channels of IRC. There are two available...