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#131
Originally Posted by int_ua View Post
Why separate archive? Is there something that can't be done with packages? WIll it be the same if I just get default ALARM rootfs and install kernel+integration?
Separate archive because:
a) installation procedure is now similar it is for other devices.
b) it eliminates complexity, keeps it simple and gives me more time to focus on what is important.
c) no dependency on Maemo, no need for arm device (or qemu) for chrooting.
d) real distributions have one? Also, in future, I hope my (new) base repo could be included in alarm.

Yes, you can still do the install "old" way, or any other way possible. There is no dependencies to any of my packages or any kernel whatsoever. You are not required to download this, ever.

Yes, this rootfs has the alarm base group from yesterday, added with kernel, firmware and integration from n900-base. It also has the missing dialog package for wifi-menu installed, again, to make it simple and more user friendly.
 

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