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=Introduction=
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{{Om 2008.8}}
  
Installer is a tool can help you install programs from repository serverWhen you turn on the installer , installer will search Wifi signals automatically. While Wifi function enabled, you can start to download applications from network.
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==Introduction==
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The Openmoko Installer (Codename: [http://code.google.com/p/om-assassin/ Assassin]) is a tool for ''installing'', ''updating'' and ''uninstalling'' programs on your Neo.   
  
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==How to use Installer==
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== Manual ==
Download programs from wifi.
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Download programs via usb cable.
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see [[Manuals/Om 2008#Installer]]
  
==How to share your applications==
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== Features ==
Everyone can share applications via repository server.
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* '''Installer''' is a specialized GUI front-end of [http://packagekit.org/ Packagekit] over DBus interface.
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* '''Installer''' should be run with stable network conditions and power supply.  Once '''Installer''' is launched, it actively tries to connect to installed repositories. Timeout will make it unresponsive if the network condition is not stable. If you do not have access to WiFi, a [http://svn.openmoko.org/developers/tick/Test_env_script_GTA02A5/setneo USB] connection is recommended.
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* '''Installer''' refreshes the package meta-data every 2 days.
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* The default Packagekit backend on Neo is [[opkg]], but it is not restricted to opkg.
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* You can also talk with Packagekit through DBus.
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* '''Installer''' will launch packagekitd automatically, which will lock the libopkg to avoid synchronization trouble.  Normally, the packagekitd terminates itself after about 5 minutes. If you want to use 'opkg', you may terminate '''Installer''' and:
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killall packagekitd
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== See also ==
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[1] Installer project - http://code.google.com/p/om-assassin/
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[2] Packagekit project - http://packagekit.org/
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[3] Opkg package management - [[Opkg]]
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[4] List of [[Users Repositories]]
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[[Category:Package management]]
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[[Category:Om 2008.8]]

Latest revision as of 23:19, 29 July 2009


Contents

[edit] Introduction

The Openmoko Installer (Codename: Assassin) is a tool for installing, updating and uninstalling programs on your Neo.

categories
choose program
install application
install application

[edit] Manual

see Manuals/Om 2008#Installer

[edit] Features

  • Installer is a specialized GUI front-end of Packagekit over DBus interface.
  • Installer should be run with stable network conditions and power supply. Once Installer is launched, it actively tries to connect to installed repositories. Timeout will make it unresponsive if the network condition is not stable. If you do not have access to WiFi, a USB connection is recommended.
  • Installer refreshes the package meta-data every 2 days.
  • The default Packagekit backend on Neo is opkg, but it is not restricted to opkg.
  • You can also talk with Packagekit through DBus.
  • Installer will launch packagekitd automatically, which will lock the libopkg to avoid synchronization trouble. Normally, the packagekitd terminates itself after about 5 minutes. If you want to use 'opkg', you may terminate Installer and:
killall packagekitd

[edit] See also

[1] Installer project - http://code.google.com/p/om-assassin/

[2] Packagekit project - http://packagekit.org/

[3] Opkg package management - Opkg

[4] List of Users Repositories

Personal tools

Introduction

Installer is a tool can help you install programs from repository server. When you turn on the installer , installer will search Wifi signals automatically. While Wifi function enabled, you can start to download applications from network.


How to use Installer

Download programs from wifi. Download programs via usb cable.


How to share your applications

Everyone can share applications via repository server.