The SP7350 supports six root file systems:
BusyBox 1.31.1
Ubuntu Server 20.04 / 22.04
Ubuntu MATE 20.04 / 22.04
Ubuntu XFCE 20.04 / 22.04
Buildroot 2024.02
Yocto 4.3.1
Users can choose a root file system based on their specific use case. The following sections provide detailed explanations of these root file systems.
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The snapshot of the virtual terminal (tty1) on LCD display:
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3. Ubuntu Server 20.04 / 22.04
Ubuntu Server is a popular open-source operating system designed to run on servers. Developed and maintained by Canonical Ltd., it provides a robust, secure, and versatile platform for various server tasks, from web hosting to cloud computing.
The base root file system of Ubuntu 20.04 is downloaded from:
ubuntu-base-20.04.5-base-arm64.tar.gz
The base root file system of Ubuntu 22.04 is downloaded from:
ubuntu-base-22.04.4-base-arm64.tar.gz
The following packages or utilities are added to the base root file system:
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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The snapshot of the virtual terminal (tty1) on LCD display:
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4. Ubuntu MATE 20.04 / 22.04
Ubuntu MATE is a user-friendly, open-source operating system that combines the robust foundation of Ubuntu with the MATE desktop environment. This combination offers a traditional, highly customizable desktop experience suitable for users of all levels, from beginners to experienced Linux enthusiasts.
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The base root file system of Ubuntu 20.04 is downloaded from:
ubuntu-base-20.04.5-base-arm64.tar.gz
The base root file system of Ubuntu 22.04 is downloaded from:
ubuntu-base-22.04.4-base-arm64.tar.gz
The following packages are added to the base root file system:
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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The snapshot of the MATE 20.04 Desktop on LCD display:
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5. Ubuntu XFCE 20.04 / 22.04
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.
The base root file system of Ubuntu 20.04 is downloaded from:
ubuntu-base-20.04.5-base-arm64.tar.gz
The base root file system of Ubuntu 22.04 is downloaded from:
ubuntu-base-22.04.4-base-arm64.tar.gz
The following packages are added to the base root file system:
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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Refer to the snapshot of the UART console when Linux has just started successfully:
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6. Yocto 4.3.1
This is a pre-built 32-bit root file system created by the Sunplus Yocto server. Currently, it supports a limited set of packages and utilities. Sunplus plans to update this root file system in the future to make it user-configurable, similar to BuildrootYocto is an open-source project that provides a set of tools and frameworks to create custom Linux-based systems, specifically for embedded devices. It is a collection of tools, metadata, and workflows that allow developers to generate tailored Linux distributions.
Yocto uses a modular and layered structure, where you can add or remove layers of functionality (e.g., additional software packages or hardware support). This allows for great flexibility in tailoring the distribution. The build tool, BitBake, in Yocto that automates the compilation and packaging of software components. It uses recipes (metadata files) to describe how software should be built and integrated. Yocto provids thousands of existing recipes for common software components used in embedded systems.
The source of Yocto is downloaded from:
SP7350 integrates Yocto for generating the root file system. Depending on your computer's performance, downloading and compiling Buildroot sources may take several tens minutes.