options for root file system for MPC8548

[Kumar Gala]

On Jan 30, 2007, at 4:19 PM, Morrison, Tom wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I've seen a couple threads about root file systems and such,
> but I am hoping this is slightly more detailed in what I am
> looking for!
>
> What is the best means to generate/use/support a root file system?
>
> I can download and use ELDK to generate one, but it doesn't look
> like it has all the library / utility package support required by
> my application (e.g.: perl).
>
> We do NOT want to use LTIB (supplied by Freescale) to create one
> (for multiple reasons - including the same as ELDK).

Can you elaborate on what issues you have with ELDK/LTIB, is it just  
package support?  If so it might be useful for the developers to know  
what packages you're interested in.  Or if there are other issues  
with them.

> I could purchase one via RedHat or MontaVista (but they are
> expensive and their kernel support is behind).
>
> Has anyone any experience with LinuxLink (TimeSys)
> http://lldn.timesys.com.
> It looks promising - but I'd like to hear if others have used them?

Can't say that I have.

- k