The SP7350 supports six root file systems:
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ubuntu-standard
ubuntu-minimal
ubuntu-server
curl
iputils-ping
net-tools
network-manager
openssh-server
The pre-built root file-system has limited utilities or packages. Users can extend the functionality by installing extra utilities or packages from Ubuntu APT servers on the internet. For example, to install iperf3, users can issue the following commands:
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ubuntu-standard
ubuntu-minimal
ubuntu-mate-desktop
curl
iputils-ping
net-tools
openssh-server
oem-config-gtk
The pre-built root file-system has limited utilities or packages. Users can extend the functionality by installing extra utilities or packages from Ubuntu APT servers on the internet.
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This is particularly helpful for OEM installations where end-users need to complete the initial setup.
Refer to the snapshot of the UART console when Linux has just started successfully:
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The snapshot of the MATE 20.04 Desktop:
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5. Ubuntu XFCE 20.04
Ubuntu XFCE, also known as Xubuntu, is an official flavor of Ubuntu that features the lightweight XFCE desktop environment. It is designed to provide a fast, stable, and visually appealing user experience, making it an excellent choice for users seeking efficiency and performance, especially on less powerful hardware. It consumes less system resources than MATE desktop environment.
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ubuntu-standard
ubuntu-minimal
xubuntu-desktop
curl
iputils-ping
net-tools
openssh-server
oem-config-gtk
The following packages are removed:
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The initial size of the root file-system is approximately 6.1 GB.
Refer to the snapshot of the UART console when Linux has just started successfully:
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The snapshot of the XFCE 20.04 Desktop:
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6. Buildroot 2024.02
Buildroot is a popular open-source tool used for building embedded Linux systems. It automates the process of compiling and configuring various components to create a custom Linux distribution tailored for embedded devices. Buildroot uses a configuration file where you specify the target architecture, desired packages, filesystem layout, kernel configuration, and other parameters. It includes a package management system that allows you to select which components to include in your embedded Linux system.
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