Raspberry Pi is Linux, but it's a unique flavor of Linux, specifically for the ARM-based Pi. Raspberry Pi Software Reference guides you through the boot process, including options for tweaking HDMI, memory, and other boot options. You'll learn the details of run levels and creating new services, and how to use the custom command vcgencmd for doing things like reporting temperature, clock speeds, and voltage. And while there are cross-compilers available for some flavors of Linux, one of the most important things you'll get from Raspberry Pi Software Reference is how to build your own Raspberry Pi cross-compiler on your Mac OSX, Linux, or Windows computer. What youll learnIn-depth coverage of boot options on the RPiWorking with runlevelsOptions for vcgencmdBuilding a cross-compiler for the Raspberry Pi on Mac OSX, Linux, or WindowsWho this book is for All Raspberry Pi users, especially developers who need to create their own cross-compiler for the Raspberry Pi. Table of ContentsCh. 1 - PreparationCh. 2 Booting ARM LinuxCh. 3 Initialization: Working with RunlevelsCh. 4 vcgencmd: Reporting Voltages and TemperaturesCh. 5 - Linux ConsoleCh. 6 Building a Cross-CompilerCh. 7 Cross-Compiling the KernelAppendix A: GlossaryAppendix B: Power StandardsAppendix C: Raspbian apt CommandsAppendix D: ARM Compile OptionsAppendix E: Mac OS X Tips