[ubuntu-za] automatic software updates

[Charl Wentzel]

Hi Mark

The units are very limited on space, total between 32MB and 64MB.  I'm
using various models for different projects including Moxa ARM9, Cirrus
Logic ARM9 and Intel Xscale.  I can add as much CF as I like, but I
rarely need to.

Charl

On Wed, 2009-05-13 at 09:55 +0200, Mark Stockton wrote:
> you using the x86 box computers? what is your processor, memory and compact
> flash size? 
> 
> 
> ---------- Original Message -----------
> From: Charl Wentzel <charl.wentzel at vodamail.co.za>
> To: Mark Stockton <mark at linuxworx.co.za>
> Sent: Wed, 13 May 2009 09:42:26 +0200
> Subject: Re: [ubuntu-za] automatic software updates
> 
> > Yes you may... it's because the hardware is supplied with Linux
> > pre-installed.  They have spent a lot of time and effort to supply 
> > the units as such with detailed manuals... and all.  Have a look for 
> > yourself: http://www.moxa.com/product/Embedded_Computers.htm
> > 
> > Knowing the effort required to create such a small distribution with 
> > the selection of software they have pre-installed (Apache, MySQL,
> >  PHP, SSH, its an endless list), this is one of the reasons why I 
> > use these devices.  The even supply everything you need for cross-
> > compiling to the platform.
> > 
> > It saves me an enourmous amount of time and allows me to focus on my
> > software without worrying about managing the distribution.
> > 
> > Charl
> > 
> > On Wed, 2009-05-13 at 09:15 +0200, Mark Stockton wrote:
> > > can i ask why you havn't used debian or ubuntu as the base? 
> > > 
> > > ---------- Original Message -----------
> > > From: Charl Wentzel <charl.wentzel at vodamail.co.za>
> > > To: Ubuntu SA Local Community <ubuntu-za at lists.ubuntu.com>
> > > Sent: Wed, 13 May 2009 09:08:41 +0200
> > > Subject: [ubuntu-za] automatic software updates
> > > 
> > > > Hi Guys
> > > > 
> > > > I just need a "kick" in the right direction here.
> > > > 
> > > > I'm developing software for Embedded Linux Devices.  I would like to
> > > > incorporate an automatic update system, similar to that which Ubuntu
> > > > does.  In fact I would like to use an Ubuntu Server as the update
> > > > server.
> > > > 
> > > > The snag is that the embedded devices are not Unbuntu based and have
> > > > very limited distribution.  So what ever I need to do on the embedded
> > > > devices I would probably have to write it myself or adapt and
> > > > cross-compile something existing.
> > > > 
> > > > I don't want to re-invent the wheel.  Any ideas on what where I 
> > > > should start my research?  Would using apt be a good option?
> > > > 
> > > > Regards
> > > > Charl
> > > > 
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