Poky is an open source platform build tool. It is a complete software development environment for the creation of Linux devices. It aids the design, development, building, debugging, simulation and testing of complete modern software stacks using Linux, the X Window System and GNOME Mobile based application frameworks.

Building on OpenEmbedded technology, Poky consists of large number of customisable software package ‘recipes’ which are processed to build bootable tuned filesystems for a range of ARM based boards and x86 hardware. Through highly flexible build configuration and integrated device virtualisation with QEMU, Poky is a powerful tool for all areas of device development. Poky is what you wish your existing BSP would be.

Poky also optionally includes ‘Sato’, our reference GNOME Mobile smartphone and PDA user interface. Sato is built on GTK+ 2.10 and includes the full Matchbox suite, a port of our Pimlico PIM suite, a GStreamer based media player, and a web browser.

Poky has been used by manufacturers such as Vernier as a reliable base system for their device, allowing them to build complete filesystems rapidly and consistently. Building their device on Poky gave Vernier a fast time to market and allowed them to focus on their customer specific applications. Find out more in the Vernier case study.

OpenedHand provides a range of professional support packages for Poky. Whether you need the confidence of an annual support and maintenance subscription, require development expertise to create a new application, device platform or board support package, we can tailor a package to suit your needs. For more information about using Poky on your device please contact us.

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