Re: Building EPICS for multiple Linux distributions

[Rod Nussbaumer <bomr@triumf.ca>]

Dirk Zimoch wrote:
> John Dobbins wrote:
> > I was wondering if anyone can suggest an approach for building EPICS 
> > on multiple linux distributions (which may have different kernel 
> > versions, compiler versions, etc.)
> >
> > Does one define new architectures linux-x86-distribution_a 
> > linux-x86-distribution_b?
> >
> > John Dobbins
> > Lab for Elementary Particle Physics
> > Cornell University

And, what about Linux on embedded devices, such as VME CPUs? How are 
people building kernels, drivers, EPICS, etc. and then deploying them to 
production CPUs?

Are labs using standard Linux distributions for the likes of kernels, 
drivers (and what about non-desktop oriented drivers, such as for VME), 
and filesystems?

Has anyone composed a complete package of cross toolchains, root 
filesystem, kernel + configuration, etc., that they use as any kind of 
standard for embedded systems?

Rod Nussbaumer
ISAC Controls, TRIUMF
Vancouver, Canada.