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  2. The Linux Porting Guide

    This guide provides comprehensive information on porting software from Linux to QNX.

  3. System architecture considerations
  • Introduction

    This introduction describes the basic requirements for using QNX SDP on the Raspberry Pi.

  • Quick start target image (QSTI)

    This guide provides instructions on how to set up the quick start target image (QSTI) on a Raspberry Pi.

  • Custom target image (CTI)

    This guide provides instructions on how to set up the custom target image (CTI) on a Raspberry Pi.

  • Interfacing with your hardware

    This chapter describes how to communicate with your given hardware.

  • The Linux Porting Guide

    This guide provides comprehensive information on porting software from Linux to QNX.

    • Porting to QNX
    • System architecture considerations
      • Some common troubles when cross compiling
      • Interprocess communication and resource manager
      • Creating shim files for porting Linux system calls to QNX
    • Embedded HW and BSPs for QNX
    • Key differences between Linux and QNX 
    • Porting a Linux open source component to QNX
    • Developing Drivers for QNX

System architecture considerations

This chapter outlines key considerations when working with the QNX architecture. This includes common trouble when cross compiling, interprocess communication and resource managers, and creating shim files to port Linux system calls to QNX.

Page updated: September 05, 2025