I agree with Dave Lambert. Linux is Linux. The only difference is, you're also most likely going to be playing with different peripherals compared to say a PC. *Maybe*.
Or more correctly in my own case, Debian is Debian. Which is what I use on my own BBB. The only differences for me is learning *how* to interact with I2C, I2S, SPI, UART, etc. So, if you're a complete newb to Linux. I would recommend installing some version in a virtual machine. Then just start learning. Maybe pick up a book or two on entry level embedded Linux. The "Embedded Linux.primer" book is a pretty good book, and possibly a good place for you to start. There are also other books suck as Linux Device Drivers ( also known as LDD ) which will give you some idea of what is going where drivers are concerned. This last book can be had on the internet for free, but also sold many copies in dead tree format. Plus there are almost certainly more books on the subject for sale old and new. Jason Kridners book "Bad to the bone" might be a good book for you as well. Also, that Maker guy ( cant think of his name offhand ) also recently released a book covering the beaglebone. There are also lots, and lots of sources on the internet. Derek Malloy has a youtube channel that covers different aspects of electronics, as well as the Beaglebone, RPI, and one other embedded device ( no OS ). You just need to look around, and sometimes you need to look "harder". On Sun, Oct 13, 2013 at 4:27 PM, David Lambert <d...@lambsys.com> wrote: > IMHO embedded Linux is now not that much different to Linux desktop > systems. I have worked with Linux for many years and it is refreshing that > embedded silicon has now become powerful enough to run a full fledged Linux > system rather than stripped down systems such as uCLinux. My suggestion is > to become familiar with the basics of *nix. Once those are learned, then > the transition to the embedded Linux world should be relatively painless. > > Just my 2 cents, > > Dave. > > > > On 13-10-13 05:50 PM, coate...@gmail.com wrote: > > It seems maybe some of us stepped into the deep end of the pool too > quickly. > > I can always set the BBB aside while I learn the basics on an easier > platform, thats not a problem. > > Which development board would you recommend for someone brand new to > entire embedded Linux stuff? I think it would be easier to learn from the > beginning, and work my way up to the BBB. > > Thank you. > > On Sunday, October 13, 2013 4:10:33 PM UTC-5, Eric Williams wrote: >> >> Yeah, the BBB isn't really for beginners, the learning curve is pretty >> steep. >> >> It would help if you explained what you were trying to do with it. For >> some hardware interface intros, try some of the videos Derek Molloy has put >> together: >> >> >> http://www.youtube.com/user/**DerekMolloyDCU?feature=watch<http://www.youtube.com/user/DerekMolloyDCU?feature=watch> >> >> >> On Sun, Oct 13, 2013 at 1:34 PM, Gerald Coley <ger...@beagleboard.org>wrote: >> >>> Well did you check out the resource on the little white card that came >>> in the box? >>> http://circuitco.com/support/**BeagleBoneBlack<http://circuitco.com/support/BeagleBoneBlack> >>> >>> >>> Go there and look at http://circuitco.com/**support/index.php?title=** >>> BeagleBoneBlack#Extremely_**Useful_Links<http://circuitco.com/support/index.php?title=BeagleBoneBlack#Extremely_Useful_Links> >>> >>> I suggest in particular https://www.linux.**com/learn/tutorials/725368- >>> **getting-started-with-the-**beaglebone-black-a-1ghz-arm-** >>> linux-machine-for-45<https://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/725368-getting-started-with-the-beaglebone-black-a-1ghz-arm-linux-machine-for-45> >>> >>> And http://derekmolloy.ie/**beaglebone/<http://derekmolloy.ie/beaglebone/> >>> >>> Gerald >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sun, Oct 13, 2013 at 3:21 PM, <coat...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> I have struggled with every aspect of the BBB. >>>> >>>> I get home from work, looking forward to maybe, finally >>>> accomplishing something on the BBB- but every session is the same, lots of >>>> trials and all errors. >>>> >>>> The advice given on the internet I am sure is good, its just my own >>>> experience level that is holding me back. >>>> >>>> I tend to think of everything in scales of one to ten, including >>>> advice given on these types of sites. I am sure for those that fully >>>> comprehend Linux and development the advice here is excellent, but it seems >>>> to me there is something missing- more detailed advice/instruction for >>>> those of us at levels between 1 and 5. >>>> >>>> I believe many of us are slightly intimidated into not asking >>>> questions here, are are afraid that even when answered we will not fully >>>> understand. >>>> >>>> So are their any sites devoted to true beginners, or other >>>> resources? A site with just a few experienced members and many beginners >>>> would be a good place for me as an example. >>>> >>>> Thank you. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss >>>> --- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "BeagleBoard" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to beagleboard...@**googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/**groups/opt_out<https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out> >>>> . >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss >>> --- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "BeagleBoard" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to beagleboard...@**googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit >>> https://groups.google.com/**groups/opt_out<https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out> >>> . >>> >> >> -- > For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "BeagleBoard" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to beagleboard+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > -- > For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "BeagleBoard" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to beagleboard+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > -- For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "BeagleBoard" group. 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