viii. Structure

This book is divided into the following parts.

Part I - Introduction

Part I explains a few important notes on how to proceed with the RMLinux installation. This section also provides meta-information about the book.

Part II - Preparing for the Build

Part II describes how to prepare for the building process—making a partition, downloading the packages, and compiling temporary tools.

Part III - Building the RMLinux Cross Toolchain and Temporary Tools

Part III provides instructions for building the tools needed for constructing the final RMLinux system.

Part IV - Building the RMLinux System

Part IV guides the reader through the building of the RMLinux system—compiling and installing all the packages one by one, setting up the boot scripts, and installing the kernel. The resulting Linux system is the foundation on which other software can be built to expand the system as desired. At the end of this book, there is an easy to use reference listing all of the programs, libraries, and important files that have been installed.

Part V - Appendices

Part V provides information about the book itself including acronyms and terms, acknowledgments, package dependencies, a listing of RMLinux boot scripts, licenses for the distribution of the book, and a comprehensive index of packages, programs, libraries, and scripts.