Categroy:how to - verdex
An experimental version of the Open Embedded repository is available for the Verdex. This repository brings a more recent Linux kernel (2.6.31) to Verdex compared with those available in the older Subversion repository. As well, the most recent code from the Open Embedded repository is now available for Verdex-Pro COMs and the building process reflects that used on the Overo boards.
Two Disclaimers: 1. This repository is unstable and the kernel may be missing features--use at your own risk. 2. U-boot has not yet been updated and the default kernels are larger than 1MB so flashing them to memory won't work. You'll need to run off a microSD card.
The Straight Dope
Follow the basic instructions for setting up an OE repository for Overo but replace this instruction: $ git checkout --track -b overo origin/overo $ git checkout --track -b verdex origin/verdex
Your repository will now be tracking the Verdex branch of the Gumstix OE Git repository. Your machine type should be 'gumstix-verdex' set in build/conf/auto.conf Four images are available:
- verdex-console-image
- verdex-palmtop-image
- verdex-desktop-image
- verdex-gnome-image
Step by Step
Future Plans
Once this repository has become more stable, it will supersede the older SVN repository as the main source of code for the Verdex COMs. This should include updated kernels and U-Boot as well as updated OE code pulled from (and eventually merged into) the Overo branch. Documentation will be refined based on this wiki page.
Problems? Improvements?
- bug reports and, better yet, bug fixes are always welcome. Send mail to the Gumstix users mailing list and copy Ash (ash (at) gumstix (dot) com).
- make changes to this wiki page to highlight known issues and suggest improvements
