Abstract

The availability of new in-home interconnection technologies, combined with the explosion of non PC-based devices, is driving the demand for a single device to connect in-home appliances to the public Internet. The residential gateway, as its name implies, is a central entry and control point at the home for all voice, video and data services, as well as the cornerstone for future… services. It is the true enabler of the Age of Information. Embedded Linux distributions play a leading role in this brave new gateway world, surpassing veteran operating systems. What are the do's and don?ts of working with Linux on an embedded gateway design where storage is concerned? How do you address the concern of some 38% of the respondents to a poll that said: “My main concern about using Linux in embedded applications is insufficient driver support from chip vendors.” What are the pros and cons of NOR versus NAND-based flash storage devices, and how do you choose the right technology for your system? What are the special considerations when choosing a flash file system for a Linux gateway design? How can you avoid data and code corruption and premature flash block expiration? This presentation will discuss the above items, and also focus on the crucial tools needed for a successful, long-lasting Linux-based gateway design as perceived by M-Systems, based on the company's experience with leading OEMs.

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