Arm Ubuntu16.04; Arm Ubuntu 16.04 Software Support; System Default Software; Install Software Package Online Through Apt Command - Advantech TPC-71W Series User Manual

3.1

ARM Ubuntu16.04

TPC-71W platform is an embedded system with Linux ARM Ubuntu 16.04. It contains
all system-required shell commands and drivers ready. We do not offer IDE develop-
ing environment in TPC-71W BSP, but users can evaluate and develop under Ubuntu
16.04 LTS 64-bit environment.
ARM Linux Ubuntu 16.04 is a compact operating system that occupies less storage
space and use less system resources compared with other operating systems. By its
modular nature, it is possible to choose the functions that are useful for a specific
application. This not only reduces the system resources required, it also reduces
start-up times. In the field of industrial automation or for operator interface terminals,
this is an appealing feature because the impact of downtime is minimized. Further-
more, the small storage space required makes it possible to install the operating sys-
tem on a reliable solidstate disk.
3.2

ARM Ubuntu 16.04 Software Support

3.2.1

System Default Software

ARM Ubuntu 16.04 support complete IIoT function as default including?
 Chromium
 X11VNC
 SSH
 Qtcreator
3.2.2

Install Software Package online through APT Command

ARM Ubuntu 16.04 allows users to install software by APT, Advanced Package Tool.
Rather than programming the source code for installation in image, the related soft-
ware on ARM Ubuntu 16.04 can be setup by related APT commands online. APT
commands can default configuration document to connect Ubuntu software server
and download software from the server. If the requesting 3rd party software is not
included in the official Ubuntu server, the configuration on system image source file is
needed. The source file can be found under /etc/apt/source.list.
Step1: Edit source.list document and add the new image source.
Step2: Execute command apt-get update to update image source
3.2.3

The Online Installation of Command Software

APT Command:
 Install Software Package:
# sudo apt-get install packagename
 Remove Software Package:
# sudo apt-get remove packagename
 Get New Software Package List:
# sudo apt-get update
 Upgrade Software If There Is Updated Version Software Available:
# sudo apt-get upgrade
 Search Needed Software Package:
#apt-cache search packagename
 List More Command and Option:
# apt-get help
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