The NXP Debian Linux SDK distribution for i.MX and Layerscape is a combination of NXP-provided kernel and boot loaders with a Debian distro user-space image. It provides the necessary drivers, tools, and libraries required to enable features of the Arm-based i.MX and Layerscape processors with a Debian distro user space image. It enables quick evaluation with widely available deb packages on select i.MX and Layerscape processors.
Debian is widely used in the embedded market for its stability, its choice and control of a vast software repository with over 118000 packages, long-term support with security updates for at least 5 years and high customizability for users who require control over their system.
The Board Support Package (BSP) with the Debian root file system includes the following advantages to help developers get started quickly:
There are three ways to use the Linux enablement software from NXP:
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Note: For better experience, software downloads are recommended on desktop.
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