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13-Year Software Veteran Learns New Tricks with Embedded Linux Course

Posted by on Wednesday, 4 January, 2012

Derald Woods is a 13-year engineering veteran who today works in software development, designing and supporting electronic vehicle controls for heavy equipment and trucks. Lately, his time is being used to work on an ARM9-based embedded Linux solution that involves NTSC/PAL video CSI input, V4L2 overlay, and graphics provided by an SDL implementation.

Derald WoodsThis work lead him to The Linux Foundation's “Embedded Linux: A Crash Course” to dig in deeper and build upon his existing knowledge in this area.

“I have had embedded Linux training from other sources, but this was an opportunity to ask questions and discuss some approaches that I have taken in the process of maintaining my own embedded Linux environment. It was good that the other class participants were also experienced Linux developers. We were able to pinpoint our specific needs and pull from the instructor's background. The instructor was a seasoned and experienced professional who actually has helped to deliver real solutions. He was able to sense the needs of the class and tailor the time spent toward those needs.”

Vendor-neutral Training Offers Intimate Level of Expertise

In addition to the instructor's depth of knowledge, Derald said that the Linux training offered


How Can We Help You? LinkedIn Linux Poll.

Posted by on Friday, 30 December, 2011

We are always considering different ways to serve the Linux community. We use a variety of social networks to share information about Linux that we hope is useful. We would like to learn from you how we can be even more useful to our followers on LinkedIn in 2012 and are running an informal poll on the site today and tomorrow to understand what types of information (Linux training, Linux jobs, etc.,) you would like to see from us on that network. Please take one minute to click your preferences: Linux Foundation LinkedIn poll.

It has been a pleasure celebrating 20 years of Linux with you throughout the year. We're looking forward to even deeper collaboration with you in 2012. Have a safe and Happy New Year!


How Can We Help You? LinkedIn Linux Poll.

Posted by on Friday, 30 December, 2011

We are always considering different ways to serve the Linux community. We use a variety of social networks to share information about Linux that we hope is useful. We would like to learn from you how we can be even more useful to our followers on LinkedIn in 2012 and are running an informal poll on the site today and tomorrow to understand what types of information (Linux training, Linux jobs, etc.,) you would like to see from us on that network. Please take one minute to click your preferences: Linux Foundation LinkedIn poll.

It has been a pleasure celebrating 20 years of Linux with you throughout the year. We're looking forward to even deeper collaboration with you in 2012. Have a safe and Happy New Year!