Re: [Gumstix-users] openembedded vs. buildroot?

[Mark B. <ma...@at...>]

Hi Jason,

Jason P Winters wrote:
> Hey Folks!
>
>    So, I've noticed the default for gumstix site is now open embedded
> software.  My gumstix are all connex400's, and still running buildroot.
>
> I can't seem to find anywhere about "upgrading" from buildroot to
> opene embedded; is it possible, is it desired, is it stupid?
>
> I see all the references to "just use ipkg to install..." and of
> course, buildroot can't.
>
> I'm trying to put together a turnkey system that users will have
> very little to do, and want to make sure I'm running on something that
> is going to be shipping if I purchase more of these!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jason
>
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Open Embedded is the direction the Gumstix developers are going for 
their product lines. Although Buildroot s still supported, I would 
expected it to go by the wayside at some point. I would encourage you to 
download OE from the Gumstix site and give it a try. You can alway 
preserve you buildroot in case you want to go back. Be prepared from 
some lengthy build times at least for the first time. Subsequent builds 
are generally pretty quick.

You can also pull down pre-built images that you can load up on your 
hardware if you don't want to pull down the OE files. There are several 
ipkg packaged files also available from the gumstix repository if you 
have a decent network connection on your Gumstix. Great way to try out 
new programs without having to build the package yourself.

 Also ipkg is a great way to handle field upgrades as well.

Cheers,
Mark