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= Supported Linux Distributions =
= Supported Linux Distributions =


The full list of the Linux distributions that are suitable for latest 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 are suitable for the latest Yocto Project development is referenced  [https://docs.yoctoproject.org/ref-manual/system-requirements.html#supported-linux-distributions here].


'''We recommend using Ubuntu 64-bit on a powerful physical PC (though using a virtual machine is also possible):'''<br>
'''We recommend using Ubuntu 64-bit on a powerful physical PC (though using a virtual machine is also possible):'''<br>

Revision as of 11:55, 1 December 2022

Setting A Development Environment

Supported Linux Distributions

The full list of the Linux distributions that are suitable for the latest Yocto Project development is referenced here.

We recommend using Ubuntu 64-bit on a powerful physical PC (though using a virtual machine is also possible):
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, Rocko, Sumo, Thud and Warrior use Ubuntu 16.04 64-bit.
For Yocto Zeus use Ubuntu 18.04 64-bit.
For Yocto Dunfell, Gatesgarth and Hardknott use either Ubuntu 18.04 or 20.04 64-bit.

Installing Ubuntu 14.04 64-bit in VMWare Player (for Yocto Morty and below)

There are many tutorials on the web. For example:

Installing Ubuntu 16.04 64-bit in VMWare Player (for Yocto Morty through Warrior)

There are many tutorials on the web. For example:

VMware player recommended settings

  • Set the number of CPUs to the maximum possible.
  • Set the memory size to at least 8GB.
  • 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 you can use it as a physical partition and set you home directory to it.
  • Update Ubuntu right after the first login.

Using a docker container

Variscite provides Docker containers that can be used for a development environment as an alternative to using a virtual machine or a dedicated computer.

To learn more, please see Variscite's Docker Build Environment guide.