It´s possible LINUX in PIC

[linux123]

Hy people.
It´s possible install LINUX or FREE-BSD to load in MCU PIC ?
If possible, how version and model MCU minimun ?

Thanks.

[dbotkin]

Nope.

[jma_1]

Why would you try and put a complicated operating system on an 8-bit microprocessor? Simple task scheduler, finite state machine -> no problem. What would you gain with a full blown O.S (memory management, external resource manager, priority task scheduler, etc)?

Many forum readers would gladly (hopefully) help if you had a specific goal in mind of creating XXXX. For example, creating an application which would dynamically allow you to load new features/tasks through a serial port / flash memory / ethernet or ? would be a worth while project.

Cheers,
JMA

[linux123]

I agree, i question for do, it´s possible, PIC with LINUX.
I job in project, creat one switch with 8 ports RJ-45 to controler status of interface remotely, i find a RTL8309SB to job, but i do not know conect my PIC with MII PHY mode from RTL8309SB, but i find routine to LINUX.
My project it´s complicade, this product it exists, but high price.

[Ttelmah]

I'd really have to say that 'Linux' is not possible. However in the past, there were mini 'unix alike' OS's implemented on quite basic processors, which could probably be recoded onto a larger PIC. However it'd involve a hell of a lot of code. I'd guess at probably something like about six months of programming, to give a basic command prompt and file system.
Realistically, it'd be much cheaper to use a processor for which such a micro core is already available. Unless the sales are likely to be in the 100000 off or above area, the 'saving' from the use of a PIC, is not going to be worthwhile...

Best Wishes

[linux123]

Debtor, I go to try another solution.