The software development for this book was performed using the GNU
embedded development tools including gcc, gas, gdb, and gld. We have successfully
used two different distributions of these tools. In a linux environment
we use the Sourcery (a subsidiary of Mentor Graphics) CodeBench Lite Edition
for ARM (EABI). These may be obtained at https://sourcery.mentor.
com/sgpp/lite/arm/portal/subscription?@template=lite. I recommend
using the GNU/Linux installer. The site includes PDF documentation for the
GNU tool chain along with a “getting started” document providing detailed
installation instructions.