4 Software Overview
This chapter provides instructions for compiling and deploying the BSP (Board Support Package) software to the board.
4.1 Supported Distributions
The following chapters describe how to build a disk image for:
• Debian: Section 5 Debian image guide
Support for Yocto is in progress.
4.2 Compiling Linux Applications
The easiest option is to compile your applications directly on a board running Debian. Install the gcc package and related
utilities and you are good to go:
The second option is to cross-compile your applications on a host PC. The compiler that was installed in Section 5.1 Prepare
the host PC is suitable.
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