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Re: how does eCos work on Linux


On Wed, Feb 23, 2005 at 10:49:18AM +0530, Mukund JB. wrote:
> Yes wayteq, 
> 
> That's ok. I mean why does a eCos OS require a linux OS to run. Is it not capable of running on its own or to just provide a development environment through Linux?
> 			Or
> Is it like eCos uses the Linux headers to the run?

eCos does not need anything from Linux. However, for
simulation/testing purposes it is possible to run eCos as a process on
a Linux machine. This is not the normal setup, you normally run it on
the bare metal.

        Andrew

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