Re: Cross-compiling server(s) for pxa(arm) development

Marcus Brown wrote:

>Hmmmm...
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>I run debian for all remotely accessible machines. (by principle alone)
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The idea for me was to be able to woipe and reinstall the HD remotely,
works great.

>A 2nd rsynced server may be of use then
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Actually that is an excellent idea. I must work thru that.

>I'd like to have this problem resolved before I commit to this method.
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Once again, the problem is not on the server, its my desktop here in
the office.

>I understand the power of your system, however I do not trust cd-roms (they
>age faster than a flopy drive IMHO). HDD bootable is my preference. Apt
>packaging(ie. pref Debian) is my preferred option in _almost_ all cases.
>Fedora is the closest thing to redhat that i run, and the reason I like it
>is coz it has an apt based package system (synaptic).
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Tell me about fedora if you have the time (offline possibly)
I hear good things about debian but I have been using Gwynux 3 years or so.
I did use slackware before. Actually the cdrom seems to have held up a
few years.

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>I'm sure this could be overcome with a lot of maintenance, however I
>believe that a common server that is constantly updated via cvs to be a
>vastly better option. This would naturally mean that snapshots could be
>taken for cd's if required. I think your method (although it has merits) is
>putting the cart b4 the horse.
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The purpouse of the cd really, is to avoid installing and to allow
remote access to
a system where you can install completely remotely. I also use it in
situations where I
want linux but can't install it on the target machine.rescue, customer
sites etc.

>Either way, it involves network access.
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yep

>I agree totally with your sentiments.
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And I with yours.

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>I like the way you think, and although some in this group seem to be
>getting impatient with our discussions, my basic opinion is: they can
>bloody wait until a suitable solution that solves _all_ requirements is
>found.(Keep in mind we are _all_ new to this!)
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Its not really that important to me, I am interested in the discussion
but which ever
 you choose to do is really fine with me. If I can help, thats fine too.

>I seem to remember you (or somebody) expressing concern about having the
>same base kernel as the uml sessions use. This is not the case.
>If you have not absorbed the last link I sent re this subject, I believe
>the best person to talk to is ichilton (in #hh.org) [[ian]].
>Please speak to him before we discuss this further.
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It wasn't me, I just am learning about it. It seems like a good idea.

>>Gwyneth
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>>BTW I will be away next week (leaving tomorrow) and likely not have net
>>access at all.
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>Have fun, talk to you when you return.
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>>Hope everyone has a Happy holiday and I will be working offline.
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>You too, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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>Marcus.
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Received on Fri Dec 19 2003 - 21:07:09 EST