In this informative article about Embedded Linux at Dr. Dobb's Journal, Todd Fischer asks 'Who needs excess baggage?' Fischer, director of engineering and telephony for RidgeRun, examines key techniques for development using embedded Linux . . .

“Software development for embedded Linux requires cross-development tools, the Linux kernel, device drivers for the embedded device's I/O ports and peripherals, common libraries, and a means to load the software into the embedded device. Luckily, embedded Linux distributions generally include all the tools, kernel, drivers, libraries, and loaders you need for product development to take place . . . ”

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