Linux KickStart - individually tailored embedded Linux consultancy and hands-on training
MPC Data's 'KickStart' for embedded Linux offers a combination of consultancy and training delivered by experienced embedded Linux engineers, expert in their field.
This combination of consultancy and training will allow you to begin work on your latest embedded product with the assistance of an embedded Linux consultant, while at the same time having your engineering staff trained and immersed in real world Linux development.
MPC Data have over 10 years embedded Linux experience having worked on numerous real world devices in the industrial and consumer electronics sectors.
New to Embedded Linux?
There is a sizeable trend of embedded device designers and manufacturers moving over to embedded Linux as their device’s OS. This is due to several factors, the key ones being:
- Complexity of modern peripherals and SoC components lend themselves to having a mature OS and driver frameworks.
- Silicon vendors are increasingly moving over to Linux only driver support and example code.
- Rich peripheral sets becoming ubiquitous in modern consumer electronics.
- Reduced cost of complex high end SoC devices.
- Popularity of Linux due to the advantages of using open source applications and libraries
Many companies in the embedded space have identified this change in their market and understand the importance of their engineering teams building up the required new skills.
The Problems
Some of the common problems faced by companies moving to embedded Linux are:
- Diverse nature and multiplicity of Linux source code, knowledge and documentation
- It is difficult to have confidence that your architecture/design is on the right path
- Learning curve and complexity of current open source revision control and collaboration tools such as GIT
How to achieve this retraining is not obvious and there are limited training courses available. To add to this “Embedded Linux” is a very vague description of a system as any given device can be built using a selection of multiple varied technologies, rather than the limited component options of other closed embedded OS’s. This means that generic embedded Linux training courses can be of limited benefit if it focuses on technologies not utilised in your device.
The Solution
KickStart from MPC allows you to get the most out of the training by tailoring the training and consultancy to your exact requirements, adding special emphasis on some of the following:
- Super fast booting devices – seeswiftBoot.com
- GIT
- Android
- DSP and video/audio acceleration engines
- QT GUI & graphics
- Real-time Linux
- RTAI/Xenomai Real-time extensions
Who is KickStart for?
- Device manufacturers
- Embedded application developers
- BSP Developers
- Device Driver Developers
Prerequisites:
This course is intended for those that have a basic understanding of the C programming language and embedded systems. Although not necessary it would be useful to have a knowledge of Unix like shell and scripting, programming and device driver development.
KickStart Logistics:
| Duration: | 5 Days |
| Course location: | MPC Data can run this course at the location of your choice given that all requirements are met. |
| Intended audience size: | 1-4 people (typical) |
KickStart Agenda:
| Session 1 (1-3 days duration) | Session 2 (2-4 days duration) |
Topics in the first part of the training cover Linux fundamentals:
| Topics covered in days 4 and 5 can be tailored to meet the individuals and company’s needs for specific project requirements. In these two days any or all of the following topics can be covered:
|
Download the: 
Linux KickStart Fact Sheet
Price: £6995 + VAT
Tel:
linux@mpcdata.com
USA Office : MPC Data Inc. | 110 110th Ave NE, Suite 200, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA. | Tel: +1 (425) 519 5900
MPC Data Limited is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 05507446 | UK VAT no. 850625238