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The full list of the Linux distributions that is suitable for lates Yocto Project development is referenced [http://www.yoctoproject.org/docs/latest/ref-manual/ref-manual.html#detailed-supported-distros here]. | The full list of the Linux distributions that is suitable for lates Yocto Project development is referenced [http://www.yoctoproject.org/docs/latest/ref-manual/ref-manual.html#detailed-supported-distros here]. | ||
'''We | '''We recommend using Ubuntu 64-bit on a physical PC or inside a Virtual Machine:'''<br> | ||
'''For Yocto Krogoth and below, use Ubuntu 14.04 64-bit.'''<br> | '''For Yocto Krogoth and below, use Ubuntu 14.04 64-bit.'''<br> | ||
'''For Yocto Morty use either Ubuntu 14.04 or 16.04 64-bit.'''<br> | '''For Yocto Morty use either Ubuntu 14.04 or 16.04 64-bit.'''<br> | ||
Revision as of 14:46, 8 August 2017
Setting A Development Environment
Supported Linux Distributions
The full list of the Linux distributions that is suitable for lates Yocto Project development is referenced here.
We recommend using Ubuntu 64-bit on a physical PC or inside a Virtual Machine:
For Yocto Krogoth and below, use Ubuntu 14.04 64-bit.
For Yocto Morty use either Ubuntu 14.04 or 16.04 64-bit.
For Yocto Pyro, use Ubuntu 16.04 64-bit.
Installing Ubuntu 14.04 64-bit in VMWare Player
There are many examples on the WEB. We recommend:
Installing Ubuntu 16.04 64-bit in VMWare Player (for Yocto Morty and above)
There are many examples on the WEB. We recommend:
Installation recommendations
- Set the number of CPUs to maximum possible
- Set the memory size to at least 4GB.
- Set the disk size to be at least 200GB. 300GB is better.
- Use Bridge for networking.
- Install the VMWare tools.
- If you have an extra hard drive use it as a physical partition and set you home directory to it.
- Update Ubuntu right after first login.