Explore the process of porting Linux to an obscure Arm System-on-Chip (SoC) in this 28-minute conference talk. Learn the essential steps to make Linux run on hardware where it previously didn't or only operated on an outdated vendor fork. Discover how to configure and write drivers for booting Linux on an Arm SoC, including early serial port debugging, Devicetree implementation, interrupt controller drivers, and timer interrupts. Gain insights into modernizing Linux for outdated hardware and understand the intricacies of adapting the operating system to new environments.
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#rC3 - Porting Linux to your favorite obscure Arm SoC
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media.ccc.de