Re: [rtl] Smallest Linux to use with RTLinux (embedded)

[cecil ogg <cecilogg@erinet.com>]

Nathan Harris wrote:
> 
> I'm new to the RTLinux group, so please bear with me if this has been
> asked before.
> 
> I am looking for the smallest distribution of Linux to use with RTLinux.
> I currently use RedHat and have thought of trying to cut it down.  I
> basically need it to fit in less than 16 Meg of FLASH (DOS format).
> Ideally, I would like a distribution that consumes < 8 Megs so I would
> have plenty of room for my code.  All I need is network socket services
> (i.e.-no routed, apache, etc...), PCMCIA, terminal text video (no X),
> sound (maybe), and the DOS filesys.
I have been able to put all that (except for PCMCIA, which I don't use)
onto a boot/root disk set similar to the floppies used to initially
install linux. The kernel is 2.0.33 patched with rt-linux. It runs on a
386/16 with 8 meg of ram and no hard drive. I have vi, grep, tar, gzip
along with other useful tools. Email me with  details of your project--I
can send file lists and some configurations that might help. 

> 
> Has anyone tried this before?  Any educated (or not) advice?
Your idea sounds completely reasonable to me--give it a try!

Cecil Ogg

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