CD-ROM with Flash Linux distribution. Also ships with all kits below. 32MB or 128MB Flashdisk Module (left) with Flash Linux pre-installed; includes IDE accessory board (right). 80GB hard drive (left) with full Linux pre-installed; includes hard drive mounting board (right). Combination kit, includes all items above.

Description

Our Linux Development Kit offers you a pre-built and ready-to-use "Flash Linux" distribution with a file size of only 10MB and a super-low RAM requirement of only 5.5MB. Flash Linux is designed specifically to run on a solid-state flashdisk on any Diamond Systems' CPU board. It enables you to build a completely solid-state Linux-powered embedded computer that boots in just 15 seconds. It includes the Minix file system and Lilo bootloader.

Flash Linux is based on the version 2.6 Linux kernel. It incorporates several improvements and features that make it ideal for use with our CPU boards:

Console Redirection lets you communicate with the CPU over a serial port (ASCII display mode only). All keyboard and display data is transmitted over the serial port, saving the cost of a video board and giving you maximum flexibility in communicating with the CPU. You can connect any computer running a terminal emulator program (such as HyperTerminal) to the CPU board via a null modem cable and control the system as though you had an actual keyboard and monitor.

Ethernet Autodetect lets Flash Linux detect and configure a CPU board's Ethernet circuit automatically, so you don't have to install or configure an Ethernet driver.

Improved USB Support allows you freedom to connect more USB devices, such as cameras and printers, in addition to mice and keyboards.

Universal Driver Software is pre-installed, so you can control the data acquisition circuitry on the CPU board.

Configurations

The Linux Development Kit comes in these versions:

• A CD-ROM version, containing our Flash Linux files and instructions for installation and duplication. Select this version if you already have a flashdisk module and a CPU board, and you just want to add Flash Linux to your system.



• A 32MB or 128MB IDE Flashdisk Module (model FD-32 or FD-128) that mounts directly onto the CPU board, with Flash Linux pre-installed and ready to boot. Select this version if you are purchasing a flashdisk for the first time. This version includes the Flash Linux CD-ROM (above) and an accessory board that enables simultaneous use of both the flashdisk and an IDE drive with the CPU board. 40-pin and 44-pin IDE cables are also included.



• A 80GB 2.5" Hard Drive with a full Linux distribution and the Flash Linux files. The Linux installation includes the latest Linux updates, saving you hours of downloading and installation time. Use this kit to quickly create a full-featured Linux development system with our CPU boards. This kit includes the Flash Linux CD-ROM (above) and an accessory board to mount the hard drive directly onto the PC/104 stack.



• A Combination Kit that includes all the above items. (see image)



• A hard drive with a full Linux installation only (no Flash Linux files). This provides an economical way to get started using the latest distribution of Linux quickly without having to spend hours installing the operating system and necessary I/O drivers.

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Linux Development Kit available models: DK-LINUX-FD32 32MB IDE flashdisk module with Flash Linux installed; includes CD-ROM and IDE accessory board DK-LINUX-FD128 128MB IDE flashdisk module with Flash Linux installed; includes CD-ROM and IDE accessory board DK-LINUX-HD80 80GB 2.5" hard drive with full Linux installation, Flash Linux CD, and HDDMount board. DK-LINUX-COM 80GB HDD with full Linux installation, FD-32 flashdisk module with Flash Linux, CD-ROM, and hardware accessories DK-LINUX-02 80GB 2.5" hard drive with full Linux installation, ready to connect and run. DK-LINUX-CD CD-ROM containing Flash Linux files and instructions for installation and duplication. DK-LINUX-UPG Upgrade Flash Linux Development Kit to latest version, CDROM. Free! Please login or signup for an online quote request.