Re: [Gumstix-users] Installing additional packages using opkg manager

[John W. <joh...@er...>]

> On the Gumstix website, it says that there are many more programs that
> can
> be installed using the opkg manager. Are these programs stored in the
> 256 MB
> of on-board memory or do I need to setup a build environment on my
> desktop
> first before I can add the extra packages.

You don't need to setup a build environment first.  The system comes
with a default Linux kernel and programs stored in the 256MB flash.  You
can use opkg to add other programs to this default environment, but of
course you need to keep an eye on how much space is being used - can
only add so much to a 256MB flash!

Best regards,

John