Linuxlink Support for Processors from Xilinx

LinuxLink subscriptions are available for the following Xilinx processors:

Xilinx FPGA with Power PC-based Core: Virtex-4 FX Virtex-5 FXT

Build Your Custom Xilinx Platform with LinuxLink

In order to get uncompromised access to the latest advances of the Linux community, most developers choose to roll their own software platform rather than purchase a commercial distribution. Timesys helps development teams build their own custom platform with LinuxLink — a unique, web-based software subscription that allows them to:

• Drastically reduce development schedules
• Tap into innovation of the open source community
• Download Linux content from a trusted source
• Access Linux components that are already pre-compiled for the target board
• Eliminate the risk associated with not having someone to turn to for support

Each LinuxLink subscription includes:

An Initial Linux Platform

LinuxLink subscribers get access to a variety of Linux components through the LinuxLink web site:

• The latest Linux kernel that is optimized for Xilinx, including integrated device drivers
• A complete initial root filesystem to use as a starting point for testing and development
• Hundreds of packages, pre-compiled for Xilinx boards, to customize the target platform
• Both glibc and uClibc toolchains, along with TimeSys utilities to make cross-compilation easy

A Powerful Suite of Integrated Tools

TimeStorm is an Eclipse-based IDE designed specifically for embedded Linux development. It brings point and click simplicity to:

• Root filesystem customization
• Kernel configuration
• Testing and Profiling
• Debugging

Web-based Service and Support

TimeStorm is an Eclipse-based IDE designed specifically for embedded Linux development. It brings point and click simplicity to:

• Support directly from TimeSys engineers
• Online documentation, FAQs, and how-to's
• Webinars and podcasts that discuss development best practices
• Training, professional services, and premium support and also available

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