[ubuntu-za] automatic software updates

[Mark Stockton]

can i ask why you havn't used debian or ubuntu as the base? 

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From: Charl Wentzel <charl.wentzel at vodamail.co.za>
To: Ubuntu SA Local Community <ubuntu-za at lists.ubuntu.com>
Sent: Wed, 13 May 2009 09:08:41 +0200
Subject: [ubuntu-za] automatic software updates

> Hi Guys
> 
> I just need a "kick" in the right direction here.
> 
> I'm developing software for Embedded Linux Devices.  I would like to
> incorporate an automatic update system, similar to that which Ubuntu
> does.  In fact I would like to use an Ubuntu Server as the update
> server.
> 
> The snag is that the embedded devices are not Unbuntu based and have
> very limited distribution.  So what ever I need to do on the embedded
> devices I would probably have to write it myself or adapt and
> cross-compile something existing.
> 
> I don't want to re-invent the wheel.  Any ideas on what where I 
> should start my research?  Would using apt be a good option?
> 
> Regards
> Charl
> 
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