PeeWeeLinux

If you're looking for an easy and convenient way to configure and install a Linux operating system on an embedded platform, PeeWeeLinux is definitely worth considering. This ongoing development effort is designed to reduce the difficulties and pains typically associated with such a project. Here are some of the standout features of PeeWeeLinux:

- Developed on a RedHat 6.2 platform
- Packages build and maintained using rpm
- Packages are customized to minimize memory footprint
- Ncurses driven graphical configuration and installation tools
- 2.2.x kernel enhanced for embedded applications
- USB support
- PCMCIA support
- XFree86 support

One of the most convenient elements of PeeWeeLinux is its menu-driven configuration utility. This allows you to select complete packages, or pick and choose from a subset of files from different packages. Target systems that use syslinux or lilo bootloaders are supported, as are root ramdisks, read-only root partitions, and conventional single read-write root partitions. The ability to save projects for later use makes it simple to test different configurations over time.

PeeWeeLinux also includes a range of utilities and applications for various products, and custom configuration files and binaries can easily be added to a project and saved with it. The possible range of applications for systems built through PeeWeeLinux is impressive and includes rescue floppy disks, routers, firewalls, thin-clients and more.

One key advantage of PeeWeeLinux is the range of important features baked into the kernel sources that make it well-suited for embedded applications. This includes GPL compliant drivers for flash devices, the latest network drivers, USB and PCMCIA support, and other features. The distribution as a whole is made available under the GPL license, while individual packages and components carry their respective licenses. Overall, PeeWeeLinux is a powerful and versatile tool for creating Linux systems on embedded platforms.