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* http://pokylinux.org/doc/poky-handbook.html#usingpoky-extend-customimage
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* http://pokylinux.org/doc/poky-handbook.html#usingpoky-extend-customimage (Poky Handbook)
* http://bec-systems.com/web/content/view/79/9/
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* http://bec-systems.com/site/177/the-correct-way-to-add-packages-to-an-openembedded-image (The correct way to add packages to an OpenEmbedded Image)
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=== In brief ===
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* check (OE_DIR)/recepies/image directory for the image recepies
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* edit/create your new image recepie
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For exampe create 'minimal-image-wiki.bb' receipie with the content:
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<code>
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require minimal-image.bb
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IMAGE_INSTALL += "nano mtd-utils"
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export IMAGE_BASENAME = "minimalist-wiki"
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</code>
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This image will consist of all program from 'minimal-image' plus 'nano' and 'mtd-utils'.
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To build:
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<code>bitbake minimal-image-wiki</code>
  
 
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[[Category:FAQ]]

Revision as of 20:07, 27 December 2011

Q: How do I add package XYZ to an image I compile?

A:


In brief

  • check (OE_DIR)/recepies/image directory for the image recepies
  • edit/create your new image recepie


For exampe create 'minimal-image-wiki.bb' receipie with the content:

require minimal-image.bb
IMAGE_INSTALL += "nano mtd-utils"

export IMAGE_BASENAME = "minimalist-wiki"

This image will consist of all program from 'minimal-image' plus 'nano' and 'mtd-utils'. To build: bitbake minimal-image-wiki