====== TQ Ubuntu VMware Virtual Machine (VM) image ======

===== Used versions =====
  * VMware player 3.0.0 build-203739
  * Host system: Windows XP Professional SP3 32 bit

===== Download VMware player =====
To download the VMware player you first have to register at the [[http://www.vmware.com/go/downloadplayer/|download page]]. The VM images were created with version 3.0.0.

===== Download the virtual machine =====
Download the virtual machine from the following URL [[http://www.tq-group.com/uploads/tx_abdownloads/files/TQ_ubuntu_eldk_TQMa28.zip|Virtual Machine for TQMa28]] and unzip it to an arbitrary directory.
<WRAP round info>The filesize is about 1 GB</WRAP>

===== Importing the TQ VM image =====
After the launch of VMware player an image can be opened with the dialog ''File > Open a Virtual Machine ...''. Now select the VMware vmx file from the virtual machines's directory.

===== Starting the Virtual Machine =====
The Virtual Machine can be started via the button ''Play Virtual Machine'' of the graphical interface. The Ubuntu Linux will be launched in the current window.

===== Login =====
The login data for the Virtual Machines is:
  * **User name**: ''tq''
  * **Password**: ''password''
<WRAP round info>
Ubuntu does not have a ''root'' user. If commands require certain specific rights run this with sudo. A normal user password has to be entered there.
</WRAP>

===== Features of the Virtual Machine =====
For the corresponding module the respective cross-toolchain and frequently used programs were installed on the Virtual Machines.

==== ELDK Toolchain version 4.2 ====
For the architecture ''arm'' ELDK 4.2 has been installed in the Virtual Machine for the TQMa28. The instruction [[en:tqma28:build:installation|Installation of the build environment]] was used therefore.

==== TFTP and NFS server ====
The Virtual Machine already contains a [[en:TFTP]] server and an [[en:NFS]] server.

==== Eclipse ====
[[en:Eclipse]] Indigo with the C Development Tools has been installed as the Integrated Development Environment. A starter in the top bar will start Eclipse with the correct environment variables.