Embedded SML using the MLton compiler
  In this extended abstract we present our current work on leveraging Standard ML for developing embedded and real-time systems. Specifically we detail our experiences in modifying MLton, a whole program, optimizing compiler for Standard ML, for use in such contexts. We focus primarily on the language runtime, re-working the threading subsystem and garbage collector, as well as necessary changes for integrating MLton generated programs into a light weight operating system kernel. We compare and contrast these changes to our previous work on extending MLton for multicore systems, which focused around acheiving scalability. 
Jeffrey Murphy, Bhargav Shivkumar, Lukasz Ziarek
cs.PL