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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 [http://svn.openmoko.org/developers/tick/Test_env_script_GTA02A5/setneo USB] network connection to connect to repositories.
 
  
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===Instructions===
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== Manual ==
  
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'''[1]'''  Connect to a WiFi network in the '''Settings''' application, or manually connect to a USB network connection before proceeding to '''Installer''.
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see [[Manuals/Om 2008#Installer]]
  
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'''[2]'''  In '''Installer''', press the '''INSTALL''' button from the bottom bar to view a list of Categories. This is also the default page of the Installer application.
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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 Category from the category list, then 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 and confirm to begin.
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* '''Installer''' refreshes the package meta-data every 2 days.
  
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'''[5]'''  Once the progress bar shows '''Done''', you will return to the Installer default page.  Installation is then complete.
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* The default Packagekit backend on Neo is [[opkg]], but it is not restricted to opkg.  
  
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* To ''update'' or ''uninstall'' packages, simply replace step '''[2]''' with the desired function '''UPDATE''' or '''UNINSTALL''' and proceed to through step '''[5]'''.
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* You can also talk with Packagekit through DBus.
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==Sharing Applications==
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Sharing applications amongst users and developers is easy using the [[Openmoko Repository]].  Anyone can upload applications or even their own repository to share with fellow Neo owners.
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===How to add a package to Openmoko Repository===
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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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'''PLEASE DEFINE'''
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* [http://downloads.openmoko.org/repository/ Openmoko Repository]
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killall packagekitd
  
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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] Opkg package management - http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Opkg
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[2] Packagekit project - http://packagekit.org/
  
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[[Category:Applications]]
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[3] Opkg package management - [[Opkg]]
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[[Category:OM2008.8]]
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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

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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.

Instructions

'[1] Connect to a WiFi network in the Settings application, or manually connect to a USB network connection before proceeding to Installer.

[2] In Installer, press the INSTALL button from the bottom bar to view a list of Categories. This is also the default page of the Installer application.

[3] Select a Category from the category list, then select a package to install.

[4] In the package information page, press the image box and confirm to begin.

[5] Once the progress bar shows Done, you will return to the Installer default page. Installation is then complete.

  • To update or uninstall packages, simply replace step [2] with the desired function UPDATE or UNINSTALL and proceed to through step [5].

Sharing Applications

Sharing applications amongst users and developers is easy using the Openmoko Repository. Anyone can upload applications or even their own repository to share with fellow Neo owners.

How to add a package to Openmoko Repository

PLEASE DEFINE

Reference

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

[2] Opkg package management - http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Opkg