Lantronix MatchPort AR Linux Developer s Kit Linux SDK - VMware Image Quick St - Page 4

1. Introduction This Quick Start Guide explains the basics of installing and using the VMware Appliance pre-installed with the Linux SDK. For more detailed information, refer to the User Guide, located in the Documentation section of the SDK or our Lantronix Web site www.lantronix.com/support/downloads. Overview The Lantronix Linux Software Developer's Kit (SDK) is an embedded hardware and software suite that enables Linux developers to create applications for Lantronix DeviceLinx products such asMatchPort AR, XPort Pro, EDS1100 and EDS2100. The Linux SDK has to be installed on Linux Host environment to develop Kernel and applications. Using the Linux SDK requires Linux to be installed on a Host PC and the host PC environment needs to be setup prior to the installation. The VMware Image for Linux SDK is the Virtual PC Image of the Linux Host environment needed by the SDK. The SDK and all host dependencies are pre-installed to create a ready-to-use setup that can also run on a Windows based PC under VMware. VMware Image for Linux Software Developers Kit (SDK) Quick Start Guide 4