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VIPER / VIPER-Lite Embedded Linux Development Kit Quickstart Getting started

What else do I need?

An x86 Linux system compliant with version 1.3 of the Linux Standard Base

is required

for the Arcom Embedded Linux host environment. Suitable systems include PCs with

Debian GNU/Linux, RedHat Linux, Fedora Core or SUSE Linux. The Fedora Core

installation DVD is supplied for this purpose.

In addition, the following information and equipment may be useful:

Networking details for the VIPER. If your network does not have a DHCP server,

ask your network or system administrator for the following:

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- IP address and subnet mask (netmask).

- Default gateway IP address (if required).

- Name server (DNS) IP address (optional).

Networking details for the host machine.

Standard Ethernet cable to connect VIPER / VIPER-Lite to a switch or hub.

Alternatively, for standalone systems, the board can be connected directly to your

host machine using the crossover cable provided in the Development Kit.

For more information on setting up a network connection, see the section Setting up

networking, page 18.