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=Introduction=
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==Introduction==
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'''Installer''' is a tool for ''installing'', ''updating'' and ''uninstalling'' programs on your Neo.   
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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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==Download & Install ==
 
  
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'''Installer''' uses a WiFi or USB network connection to connect to repositories.
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== Manual ==
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To download and install applications:
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[1] Pressing the '''INSTALL''' button from the bottom bar, will take you to a list of Categories.  This is also the default page of the Installer application.
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see [[Manuals/Om 2008#Installer]]
  
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[2] Select  a Category from the category list.
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== Features ==
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* '''Installer''' is a specialized GUI front-end of [http://packagekit.org/ Packagekit] over DBus interface.
  
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[3] Select a package to install
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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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[4]  In the package information page, press the image box to begin download
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* '''Installer''' refreshes the package meta-data every 2 days.
  
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[5] Wait as your package is downloaded and installed.  When the progress bar shows '''Done'''  you will return to the Installer default page and your installation is complete.
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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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====Download programs from wifi====
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  killall packagekitd
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While you turn on Installer function, Neo will start to search Wifi singnals and connect to repository server automatically. If Installer can't find Wifi, an error message will shown on Neo.
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====Download programs via usb cable====
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If you can't use wifi to download programs, you should download programs via usb cable.
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==How to share your applications==
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Everyone can share applications via repository server.  If you want to share your applicaion, please visit [[Repositories|this page]].
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== Reference ==
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== See also ==
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[1] Assassin project - http://code.google.com/p/om-assassin/
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[1] Installer project - http://code.google.com/p/om-assassin/
  
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[2] Diversity project - http://diversity.projects.openmoko.org/
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[2] Packagekit project - http://packagekit.org/
  
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[3] Opkg package management - [[Opkg]]
  
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[[Category:Applications]]
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[4] List of [[Users Repositories]]
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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

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Introduction

Installer is a tool for installing, updating and uninstalling programs on your Neo.

catogory
choose program
install application
install application

Download & Install

Installer uses a WiFi or USB network connection to connect to repositories. To download and install applications:

[1] Pressing the INSTALL button from the bottom bar, will take you to a list of Categories. This is also the default page of the Installer application.

[2] Select a Category from the category list.

[3] Select a package to install

[4] In the package information page, press the image box to begin download

[5] Wait as your package is downloaded and installed. When the progress bar shows Done you will return to the Installer default page and your installation is complete.


Download programs from wifi

While you turn on Installer function, Neo will start to search Wifi singnals and connect to repository server automatically. If Installer can't find Wifi, an error message will shown on Neo.

Download programs via usb cable

If you can't use wifi to download programs, you should download programs via usb cable.

How to share your applications

Everyone can share applications via repository server. If you want to share your applicaion, please visit this page.

Reference

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

[2] Diversity project - http://diversity.projects.openmoko.org/