[ubuntu-za] automatic software updates

[Charl Wentzel]

Could you use rsync or VCS to manage binaries?

Charl

On Wed, 2009-05-13 at 11:26 +0200, Walter Leibbrandt wrote:

> Charl Wentzel wrote:
> > 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
> >
> >
> >   
> Depending on the software: rsync? This is basically a slight derivation 
> from Morgan's suggestion of using a VCS. I would go for the VCS 
> approach, although rsync will probably be a bit more compact.
> 
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