Changes between Version 12 and Version 13 of newport


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Timestamp:
12/13/2017 08:07:15 PM (6 years ago)
Author:
Ryan Erbstoesser
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change order of ubuntu and openwrt

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    229229== Choosing a BSP ==
    230 Gateworks offers several Board Support Packages for the Newport Product family. Which one we recommend depends a bit upon what your goal is and what your experience level is
     230Gateworks offers several Board Support Packages for the Newport Product family. Which one we recommend depends a bit upon what your goal is and what your experience level is.
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     232 * [#Ubuntu Ubuntu]
     233  - '''Recommended for developers trying to heavily leverage opensource software packages or libraries that are not supported by the other BSP's. This is the most user-friendly for developers new to Embedded Linux but will not produce a very trimmed down filesystem image.'''
     234  - Uses mainline kernel.
     235  - Supports all Newport features.
     236  - Documentation provided to use Ubuntu pre-built packages and debootstrap to create a root filesystem in minutes
     237  - Native compilation: no SDK or cross-toolchain needed
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    231240 * [#OpenWrtBoardSupportPackageBSP OpenWrt] - '''Coming Soon for Newport''' - intended for wireless routers and access points (low flash and memory footprint)
    232241  - '''Recommended for networking users wanting to create a headless router, VPN, basestation, wireless access point and more. Produces by far the smallest storage and memory footprint but users new to Embedded Linux will have a bit of a learning curve'''
     
    239248  - Pre-built images available
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    241  * [#Ubuntu Ubuntu]
    242   - '''Recommended for developers trying to heavily leverage opensource software packages or libraries that are not supported by the other BSP's. This is the most user-friendly for developers new to Embedded Linux but will not produce a very trimmed down filesystem image.'''
    243   - Uses mainline kernel.
    244   - Supports all Newport features.
    245   - Documentation provided to use Ubuntu pre-built packages and debootstrap to create a root filesystem in minutes
    246   - Native compilation: no SDK or cross-toolchain needed
    247250
    248251The following table may also help in choosing what BSP is right for you:
     
    257260 3. The OpenWrt BSP is designed to be a wireless router and has an integrated web-admin for configuration and control.
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     262[=#ubuntu]
     263== Ubuntu ==
     264Gateworks offers a pre-built Ubuntu distribution using the latest Gateworks kernel as well as instructions on how to build your own Ubuntu based distribution.
     265 * [wiki:ventana/ubuntu Ubuntu Wiki and Software]
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    278 [=#ubuntu]
    279 == Ubuntu ==
    280 Gateworks offers a pre-built Ubuntu distribution using the latest Gateworks kernel as well as instructions on how to build your own Ubuntu based distribution.
    281  * [wiki:ventana/ubuntu Ubuntu Wiki and Software]
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