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Welcome to the ARC Linux wiki - your source for all things related to running linux on DesignWare ARC Processors!
This site provides general instructions and how-to guides for building/running/debugging ARC Linux, some kernel internals information and miscellaneous tips and tricks related to ARC Linux (among other things).

Introduction

This repository is strictly being used to maintain older kernels supporting specific Synopsys Development Systems and Prototyping Kits using ARC Processors.

ARC Licensees and users of ARC-based ICs looking for ARC linux sources should download the desired kernel version from https://www.kernel.org. Support for the ARC architecture is present and being maintained on https://www.kernel.org since release 3.18 for ARC700 Family of Processors and release 4.2 for ARC HS38 Family of Processors.

Asking Questions and Reporting Issues with ARC Linux

• linux-snps-arc is the public mailing list for ARC Linux related discussions, questions, submitting patches
• You could also open a github issue

Building ARC Linux

• How to quickly get started with Linux for ARC cores with prebuilt components
• How to build filesystem and kernel images for ARC cores with Buildroot
• How to Build and Run OpenWRT for ARC

Running ARC Linux on Various Supported Platforms

• Getting Started with Linux on ARC AXS103 Software Development Platform (SDP)
• How to run ARC Linux on HS38 VDK

Kernel Internals

• ARC Linux Syscall ABI Compatibility
• Page tables implementation on ARC

Tips and Tricks

• How to get all dynamic printk messages on boot
• How to enable USB mouse & keyboard in Qt applications
• How to run and debug ARC Linux kernel (with MetaWare Debugger)