Linux Operating System

Linux is an open source operating system running on all major processor architectures, including ARM processors.  It is supported by a large group of engineers contributing back into the open source (as they do into the FSF's GNU tools).  This makes Linux a very dynamic and fast moving operating system.

Why Use ARM with Linux?

• Complete scalable operating system providing a reliable multi-tasking environment
• Based on an open source model (GPL)
• Leverage a wide range of UNIX and open source applications
• Early availability on ARM processor-based platforms
• Used in many ARM technology-based designs including networking and wireless space
• ARM Jazelle^® Java acceleration available on ARM Linux
• Broad support through open discussion forums

ARM GNU Toolchain
ARM contributes to the GNU compiler development effort to follow the evolution of the ARM architecture. Source and pre-built versions of the compiler can be accessed from:

• http://www.codesourcery.com/gnu_toolchains/arm

Pre-built Images
The Linux Operating System Download page contains pre-built images for running Linux on ARM RealView^® platforms as well as pre-built GCC versions.

Resources
A Wiki site is also available for ARM Linux developers at http://www.linux-arm.com. This site contains additional  information and resources to facilitate ARM Linux development.

This site also contains a GIT repository with patches developed against the Linux kernel and U-Boot sources for pre-built images supplied on this site as well as more recent fixes.

Recent Press Releases

Date	Press Release
03 Oct 2007	Industry Leaders to Collaborate on Linux Mobile Computing Platform

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