Embedded Systems Firmware Demystified (With CD-ROM)

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Summary: Micromonitor Source Code With Comments
Review: The bulk of Embedded Systems Firmware Demystified consists of source code listings for the author's "Micromonitor" generic embedded operating system and comments. Chapters not dealing with this code are very informative, but lack graphics and photos. The author's extensive and valuble experience shines through and makes great reading, but overall the book did not demistify firmware for me.

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Summary: Excellent book covering embedded software concepts!
Review: This is a must have book someone needing to learn the concepts of embedded software. It's written very well, is easy to understand, and is applicable to just about any processor platform. It covers the various hardware components found in modern embedded systems as well as driver implementations and topics like what to expect 'just after reset'. The CD contains the source code for a program called the MicroMonitor as well as the GNU X-Tools compiler for building it. It provides invaluable examples and details on how to port the MicroMonitor to a new platform and covers details about the source code and how the flash file system works. Overall, an excellent book!!!