About this guide
This guide provides comprehensive information on porting software from Linux to QNX.
It includes the following sections:
| Section | About |
|---|---|
| Porting to QNX | Detailed explanations of why porting is beneficial, the microkernel architecture, POSIX compliance, and build systems. |
| System architecture considerations | Common challenges in cross-compiling, inter-process communication, and creating shim files for Linux system calls. |
| Embedded hardware and BSPs for QNX | Guidance on working with board support packages and setting up embedded hardware. |
| Key differences between Linux and QNX | A comparison of kernel architecture, resource management, real-time capabilities, fault tolerance, security, and use cases. |
| Porting a Linux open-source component to QNX | Porting from Linux to QNX requires adapting to kernel, library, and toolchain differences, with focus on real-time behavior and POSIX compliance. |
| Developing drivers for QNX | Instructions for developing drivers tailored to QNX. |
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