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An embedded Linux blog — from bootloader to userspace.
Created by a practitioner for embedded engineers and Linux enthusiasts.

Latest Posts

January 26, 2026 • by Fabbio Protopapa • embedded linux

How to build and flash an image onto the STM32MP257F-DK board using Buildroot, plus an analysis of the generated image structure

January 16, 2026 • by Fabbio Protopapa • UEFI

Learn to build UEFI applications with EDK II. A practical Hello World tutorial with QEMU.

December 19, 2025 • by Fabbio Protopapa • Development Boards

ST's STM32MP257F-DK development board - a hit or a hit ;)

December 19, 2025 • by Fabbio Protopapa • User Space

Learn how to use the Landlock API to secure Linux applications by restricting filesystem and network access

December 5, 2025 • by Fabbio Protopapa • Embedded Linux

Learn how to emulate ARM64 embedded Linux environments using Docker and Buildx for faster development without physical hardware

Kernel configuration, modules, drivers, and system debugging.

Yocto Project, Buildroot, and cross-compilation for embedded platforms.

U-Boot, system boot process, and device tree configuration.

Hardware integration, communication interfaces, and BSP development.