Re: [Gumstix-users] Switching from Buildroot to OE (Open Embedded)

[EXT-McGhehey, M. J <Mar...@bo...>]

In the "buildroot" world if I wanted to customize busybox, or the linux
kernel, or included packages I would use the "menuconfig" method to make
my changes.  How do I get to tweak these same things in OE?
=20

-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Sakoman [mailto:sa...@gm...]=20
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 7:27 AM
To: General mailing list for gumstix users.
Subject: Re: [Gumstix-users] Switching from Buildroot to OE (Open
Embedded)

> Why the switch?

- OE is a more capable build system
- easier to support the wide array of gumstix configurations
- wider selection of software packages
- integrated package management
  * enables installation of precompiled package binaries
  * enables easy upgrade of factory image to current package revisions
without recompile
  * enables customers to easily support field upgrades through ipkg
updates

> When will support for Buildroot stop?

The buildroot repository and wiki are not going away!  I will integrate
community submitted patches as appropriate and will likely appoint a
community member or two to help with this.

> Our team is in the process of release our first gumstix-based product=20
> to production, and don't have time for a major change like this right
> now.   I just got all of our processes tweaked and working nicely for
> buildroot.

Then you should stick with what works for you!  I would do that if I
were in your shoes.  No reason to switch at this point.  You may want to
consider the advantages outlined above when you start your next project
though!

Regards

Steve

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