Changes between Version 29 and Version 30 of ventana

Timestamp:

08/01/2019 07:35:45 PM (5 years ago)

Author:

Ryan Erbstoesser

Comment:

add content for video decision

ventana

@@ -74 +74 @@
 
 == Video / Audio Support ==
-Video is currently primarily supported in the Yocto BSP. 
+Video is currently primarily supported in the Yocto and Ubuntu BSP.
 
 ==== Software ====
 This section is recommended for getting started with example commands for video and audio.
-* [wiki:Yocto/gstreamer Ventana GStreamer Wiki ( Pipelines, etc )] - Software commands to use !Video/Audio, streaming, compositing and more.
-* [wiki:linux/media Media-ctl] - For kernels 4.13 and newer.
+
+The Ventana product family software has been continuously evolving over the years, thus the instructions can be divided into two groups:
+* [NEW] Ventana with the 4.20 Mainline Kernel (only used with latest Ubuntu prebuilt)
+ * More cutting edge
+ * Uses open source video drivers, etnaviv and the Linux Media Controller kernel API
+ * [wiki:linux/media Media-ctl Wiki] - Software commands to use !Video/Audio, streaming, compositing and more.
+* [LEGACY] Ventana with the 3.14 Freescale Kernel (used mostly with Yocto)
+ * Uses binary Vivante drivers
+ * All functions fully supported
+ * [wiki:Yocto/gstreamer Yocto Legacy GStreamer Wiki ( Pipelines, etc )] - Software commands to use !Video/Audio, streaming, compositing and more.
+
+So, which one to choose?
+ * New: This is typically recommended to ensure all the latest support. This is newer and thus more is being continuously flushed out. If other items in the project require a newer kernel such as the 4.20, use this method.
+ * Legacy: This works well but new innovations are not happening here. This can be used if the project doesn't require any new features in a newer kernel, and the 3.14 kernel works fine for application.
+
+For more help in a decision, please email our support team at support@gateworks.com
+