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== Fedora 17 ARM GA ==
== Fedora 17 GA is now released ==
We are pleased to announce the general availability (GA) of Fedora 17/ARM. Installable images, kernels, and tar files are now available for download from:
This page is now obsolete. The final GA for Fedora 17 ARM is available here:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Architectures/ARM/Fedora_17_GA


http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/
== Fedora 17 ARM Beta ==
Just in time for the summer fireworks season, we are pleased to announce the beta release of Fedora 17 for ARM is now available for download from:


== What is included in the GA release? ==
http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/
The GA release includes prebuilt images for Versatile Express (QEMU), Trimslice, Beagleboard XM, Pandboard, Kirkwood Plugs, Highbank and iMX based hardware platforms. Prebuilt images with kernels that can be written directly to SD Card, USB, or SATA drive and booted without any additional steps or configuration. Additionally, separate kernels and tar balls are provided for those who wish to roll their own images.
 
== What is the Beta release? ==
The beta release is the last important milestone of Fedora 17 for ARM. Included are prebuilt images for QEMU, Trimslice, Beagleboard XM and iMX based hardware platforms. In our final stage of development the ARM team will focus on a few remaining issues with the Pandaboard kernel, and our final release will include support for this popular device. We invite you to join us in making Fedora 17 for ARM a solid release by downloading, testing, and providing your valuable feedback.


== Featured Images ==
== Featured Images ==
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[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/arm/Fedora-17-arm-console.tar.xz arm]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/arm/Fedora-17-Beta-arm-console.tar.xz arm]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/armhfp/Fedora-17-armhfp-console.tar.xz armhfp]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/armhfp/Fedora-17-Beta-armhfp-console.tar.xz armhfp]
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tar.xz
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arm - armv5tel armhfp - armv7hl
arm - armv5tel armhfp - armv7hl
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This is a simple tarball of a Fedora 17 root filesystem without any kernels or X packages installed. Boots to a getty login prompt, typically on a serial port.  Requires a separate kernel.
This is a simple tarball of a Fedora 17 root filesystem without any kernels or X packages installed. Boots to a getty login prompt.
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[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/arm/Fedora-17-Beta-arm-x-minimal.tar.xz arm]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/arm/Fedora-17-arm-xfce.tar.xz arm]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/armhfp/Fedora-17-Beta-armhfp-x-minimal.tar.xz armhfp]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/armhfp/Fedora-17-armhfp-xfce.tar.xz armhfp]
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tar.xz
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arm - armv5tel armhfp - armv7hl
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This is a simple tarball of a Fedora 17 root filesystem without any kernels, but with a minimal number of X packages installed. Boots to X login prompt.
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[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/arm/Fedora-17-Beta-arm-xfce.tar.xz arm]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/armhfp/Fedora-17-Beta-armhfp-xfce.tar.xz armhfp]
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tar.xz
tar.xz
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arm - armv5tel armhfp - armv7hl
arm - armv5tel armhfp - armv7hl
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This is a simple tarball of a Fedora 17 root filesystem without any kernels, but with the full XFCE package set installed. Boots to an X login prompt.  Requires a separate kernel with frame buffer support.
This is a simple tarball of a Fedora 17 root filesystem without any kernels, but with the full XFCE package set installed. Boots to X login prompt.
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[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/armhfp/Fedora-17-armhfp-trimslice-mmcblk0.img.xz Image+Kernel]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/armhfp/Fedora-17-Beta-armhfp-trimslice-mmcblk0.img.xz File]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/armhfp/Fedora-17-armhfp-trimslice-mmcblk0-kernel.tar.xz Optional-Kernel]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/armhfp/Fedora-17-Beta-armhfp-trimslice-mmcblk0-kernel.tar.xz Kernel]
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SD Card
SD Card
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[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/armhfp/Fedora-17-armhfp-trimslice-sda.img.xz Image+Kernel]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/armhfp/Fedora-17-Beta-armhfp-trimslice-sda.img.xz File]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/armhfp/Fedora-17-armhfp-trimslice-sda-kernel.tar.xz Optional-Kernel]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/armhfp/Fedora-17-Beta-armhfp-trimslice-sda-kernel.tar.xz Kernel]
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USB SATA
USB Sata
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Trimslice Pro/H/H250
Trimslice Pro/H/H250
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This is a Fedora 17 Hard Float Trimslice Image suitable for writing to a Trimslice's internal SSD or Hard Drive and booting without further modification. Write with xzcat file.xz > /dev/sdX, and you're ready to go. When using the internal SSD as your installation target, you may need to first boot with the SD image, then copy the SATA image to the SSD. Boots to a serial console.
This is a Fedora 17 Hard Float Trimslice Image suitable for writing to a Trimslice's internal SSD or Hard Drive and booting without further modification. Write with xzcat file.xz > /dev/sdX, and you're ready to go. When using the internal SSD as your installation target, you may need to first boot with the SD image, then copy the Sata image to the SSD. Boots to a serial console.
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[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/armhfp/Fedora-17-armhfp-highbank-sda.img.xz Image+Kernel]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/armhfp/Fedora-17-Beta-armhfp-beagle-mmcblk0.img.xz File]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/armhfp/Fedora-17-armhfp-highbank-sda-kernel.tar.xz Optional-Kernel]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/armhfp/Fedora-17-Beta-armhfp-beagle-mmcblk0-kernel.tar.xz Kernel]
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Highbank (Calxeda)
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This is a Fedora 17 Hard Float Trimslice Image suitable for writing to a Highbank system's SATA or SSD Drive and booting without further modification. Write with xzcat file.xz > /dev/sdX, and you're ready to go.  Boots to a "serial" console.
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[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/armhfp/Fedora-17-armhfp-beagle-mmcblk0.img.xz HardFP Image+Kernel]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/armhfp/Fedora-17-armhfp-beagle-mmcblk0-kernel.tar.xz Optional-Kernel]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/arm/Fedora-17-arm-beagle-mmcblk0.img.xz SoftFP Image+Kernel]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/arm/Fedora-17-arm-beagle-mmcblk0-kernel.tar.xz Optional-Kernel]
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SD Card
SD Card
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Beagleboard XM Hard & Soft Float
Beagleboard XM
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These are Fedora 17 Hard and Soft Float Beagleboard XM Images suitable for writing to an SD card and booting without further modification. Write with xzcat file.xz > /dev/mmcblkX, put in the device, and you're ready to go. Boots to a serial console.
This is a Fedora 17 Soft Float Beagleboard XM Image suitable for writing to an sdcard and booting without further modification. Write with xzcat file.xz > /dev/mmcblkX, put in the device, and you're ready to go. Boots to a serial console.
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[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/armhfp/Fedora-17-armhfp-vexpress-mmcblk0.img.xz HardFP Image+Kernel]<br>
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/armhfp/Fedora-17-Beta-armhfp-mx51-mmcblk0.img.xz File]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/armhfp/Fedora-17-armhfp-vexpress-mmcblk0-kernel.tar.xz Optional-Kernel]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/armhfp/Fedora-17-Beta-armhfp-mx51-mmcblk0-kernel.tar.xz Kernel]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/arm/Fedora-17-arm-vexpress-mmcblk0.img.xz SoftFP Image+Kernel]<br>
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/arm/Fedora-17-arm-vexpress-mmcblk0-kernel.tar.xz Optional-Kernel]
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SD Card
SD Card
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Versatile Express Console (Qemu)
iMX
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These are the Fedora 17 Hard and Soft Float Versatile Express Images suitable for booting with qemu-system-arm without further modification. Requires an external kernel and initrd with a good qemu-system-arm command line; all of which is provided in the boot directory of the kernel file link (or you can extract the files from the main image). Use the included boot-vexpress script to boot to a serial console.
This is a Fedora 17 Hard Float iMX Image suitable for writing to an sdcard and booting on devices like the Efika Smarttop without further modification. Write with xzcat file.xz > /dev/mmcblkX, put in the device, and you're ready to go. Boots to a serial console. This kernel does *not* provide a framebuffer or work with X.
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[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/armhfp/Fedora-17-armhfp-vexpress-xfce-mmcblk0.img.xz HardFP Image+Kernel]<br>
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/arm/Fedora-17-Beta-arm-vexpress-mmcblk0.img.xz arm]<br>  
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/armhfp/Fedora-17-armhfp-vexpress-xfce-mmcblk0-kernel.tar.xz Optional-Kernel]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/arm/Fedora-17-Beta-arm-vexpress-mmcblk0-kernel.tar.xz Kernel]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/arm/Fedora-17-arm-vexpress-xfce-mmcblk0.img.xz SoftFP Image+Kernel]<br>
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/armhfp/Fedora-17-Beta-armhfp-vexpress-mmcblk0.img.xz armhfp]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/arm/Fedora-17-arm-vexpress-xfce-mmcblk0-kernel.tar.xz Optional-Kernel]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/armhfp/Fedora-17-Beta-armhfp-vexpress-mmcblk0-kernel.tar.xz Kernel]
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SD Card
SD Card
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Versatile Express+XFCE (Qemu)
Versatile Express (Qemu)
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These are the Fedora 17 Hard and Soft Float Versatile Express + XFCE Images suitable for booting with qemu-system-arm without further modification. Requires an external kernel and initrd with a good qemu-system-arm command line; all of which is provided in the boot directory of the kernel file link (or you can extract the files from the main image). Use the included boot-vexpress+x script to boot to a full XFCE login GUI.
This is a Fedora 17 Soft Float Versatile Express Image suitable for booting with qemu-system-arm without further modification. Requires an external kernel and initrd with a good qemu-system-arm command line; all of which is provided in the boot directory of the kernel file link (or you can extract the files from the main image). Use the included boot-versatile script to boot to a serial console.
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[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/armhfp/Fedora-17-armhfp-mx51-mmcblk0.img.xz Image+Kernel]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/arm/Fedora-17-Beta-arm-vexpress-x-minimal-mmcblk0.img.xz arm ]<br>
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/armhfp/Fedora-17-armhfp-mx51-mmcblk0-kernel.tar.xz Optional-Kernel]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/arm/Fedora-17-Beta-arm-vexpress-x-minimal-mmcblk0-kernel.tar.xz Kernel]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/armhfp/Fedora-17-Beta-armhfp-vexpress-x-minimal-mmcblk0.img.xz armhfp]  
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/armhfp/Fedora-17-Beta-armhfp-vexpress-x-minimal-mmcblk0-kernel.tar.xz Kernel]
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SD Card
SD Card
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iMX
Versatile Express+X (Qemu)
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This is a Fedora 17 Hard Float iMX Image suitable for writing to an SD card and booting on devices like the Efika Smarttop without further modification. Write with xzcat file.xz > /dev/mmcblkX, put in the device, and you're ready to go. Boots to a serial console. This kernel does *not* provide a framebuffer or work with X.
This is a Fedora 17 Soft Float Versatile Express + Minimal X Image suitable for booting with qemu-system-arm without further modification. Requires an external kernel and initrd with a good qemu-system-arm command line; all of which is provided in the boot directory of the kernel file link (or you can extract the files from the main image). Use the included boot-versatile+x script to boot to a minimal X Login GUI.
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[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/armhfp/Fedora-17-armhfp-kirkwood-mmcblk0.img.xz Image+Kernel]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/arm/Fedora-17-Beta-arm-vexpress-xfce-mmcblk0.img.xz arm]<br>
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/17/Fedora/armhfp/Fedora-17-armhfp-kirkwood-mmcblk0-kernel.tar.xz Optional-Kernel]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/arm/Fedora-17-Beta-arm-vexpress-xfce-mmcblk0-kernel.tar.xz Kernel]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/armhfp/Fedora-17-Beta-armhfp-vexpress-xfce-mmcblk0.img.xz armhfp]
[http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/armhfp/Fedora-17-Beta-armhfp-vexpress-xfce-mmcblk0-kernel.tar.xz Kernel]
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SD Card
SD Card
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Kirkwood
Versatile Express+XFCE (Qemu)
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This is a Fedora 17 Soft Float Kirkwood Image suitable for writing to an SD card and booting on devices such as the GuruPlug, SheevaPlug, and DreamPlug Computers without further modification. Write with xzcat file.xz > /dev/mmcblkX, put in the device, and boot by hand. Boots to a serial console. Suggested u-boot commands:
This is a Fedora 17 Soft Float Versatile Express + XFCE Image suitable for booting with qemu-system-arm without further modification. Requires an external kernel and initrd with a good qemu-system-arm command line; all of which is provided in the boot directory of the kernel file link (or you can extract the files from the main image). Use the included boot-versatile+x script to boot to a full XFCE login GUI.
 
USB Boot: fatload usb 0 0x6400000 uImage-kirkwood; fatload usb 0 0x7400000 uInitrd-kirkwood; bootm 0x6400000 0x7400000
 
SD Boot: fatload mmc 0 0x6400000 uImage-kirkwood; fatload mmc 0 0x7400000 uInitrd-kirkwood; bootm 0x6400000 0x7400000
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==Known Issues==
==Known Issues==
* Yum requires the system time be correct for HTTPS to function.  If yum updates are not working check your clock.
* Currently there is an issue with the Fedora 17 Kernel on the popular Pandaboard. This will be fixed before our final release of Fedora 17.
* Versatile Express images require the kernel parameter 'physmap.enabled=0' be passed to boot correctly.  This is included in the boot-vexpress and boot-vexpress+x scripts.
* The tar.xz rootfs archives do not preserve SELinux information or file capabilities.  If you use these to create your own filesystem image it is recommended that you switch SELinux to use warning instead of enforcing for first boot, then reinstall packages that rely upon filesystem capabilities such as glibc-common and ping.
* [[Common_F17_bugs|Known release issues]]
* [[Common_F17_bugs|Known release issues]]



Latest revision as of 21:47, 25 June 2012

Fedora 17 GA is now released

This page is now obsolete. The final GA for Fedora 17 ARM is available here: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Architectures/ARM/Fedora_17_GA

Fedora 17 ARM Beta

Just in time for the summer fireworks season, we are pleased to announce the beta release of Fedora 17 for ARM is now available for download from:

http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora-secondary/releases/test/17-Beta/Images/

What is the Beta release?

The beta release is the last important milestone of Fedora 17 for ARM. Included are prebuilt images for QEMU, Trimslice, Beagleboard XM and iMX based hardware platforms. In our final stage of development the ARM team will focus on a few remaining issues with the Pandaboard kernel, and our final release will include support for this popular device. We invite you to join us in making Fedora 17 for ARM a solid release by downloading, testing, and providing your valuable feedback.

Featured Images

Below is a list of currently supplied prebuilt images for the Fedora 17 ARM beta release.

File Media Targets Notes

arm armhfp

tar.xz

arm - armv5tel armhfp - armv7hl

This is a simple tarball of a Fedora 17 root filesystem without any kernels or X packages installed. Boots to a getty login prompt.

arm armhfp

tar.xz

arm - armv5tel armhfp - armv7hl

This is a simple tarball of a Fedora 17 root filesystem without any kernels, but with a minimal number of X packages installed. Boots to X login prompt.

arm armhfp

tar.xz

arm - armv5tel armhfp - armv7hl

This is a simple tarball of a Fedora 17 root filesystem without any kernels, but with the full XFCE package set installed. Boots to X login prompt.

File Kernel

SD Card

Trimslice Bare/Value Pro/H/H250

This is a Fedora 17 Hard Float Trimslice Image suitable for writing to an SD card and placed in the Trimslice's Full Size SD slot (Front slot) and booting without further modification. Write with xzcat file.xz > /dev/mmcblkX, and you're ready to go. Boots to a serial console.

File Kernel

USB Sata

Trimslice Pro/H/H250

This is a Fedora 17 Hard Float Trimslice Image suitable for writing to a Trimslice's internal SSD or Hard Drive and booting without further modification. Write with xzcat file.xz > /dev/sdX, and you're ready to go. When using the internal SSD as your installation target, you may need to first boot with the SD image, then copy the Sata image to the SSD. Boots to a serial console.

File Kernel

SD Card

Beagleboard XM

This is a Fedora 17 Soft Float Beagleboard XM Image suitable for writing to an sdcard and booting without further modification. Write with xzcat file.xz > /dev/mmcblkX, put in the device, and you're ready to go. Boots to a serial console.

File Kernel

SD Card

iMX

This is a Fedora 17 Hard Float iMX Image suitable for writing to an sdcard and booting on devices like the Efika Smarttop without further modification. Write with xzcat file.xz > /dev/mmcblkX, put in the device, and you're ready to go. Boots to a serial console. This kernel does *not* provide a framebuffer or work with X.

arm
Kernel armhfp Kernel

SD Card

Versatile Express (Qemu)

This is a Fedora 17 Soft Float Versatile Express Image suitable for booting with qemu-system-arm without further modification. Requires an external kernel and initrd with a good qemu-system-arm command line; all of which is provided in the boot directory of the kernel file link (or you can extract the files from the main image). Use the included boot-versatile script to boot to a serial console.

arm
Kernel armhfp Kernel

SD Card

Versatile Express+X (Qemu)

This is a Fedora 17 Soft Float Versatile Express + Minimal X Image suitable for booting with qemu-system-arm without further modification. Requires an external kernel and initrd with a good qemu-system-arm command line; all of which is provided in the boot directory of the kernel file link (or you can extract the files from the main image). Use the included boot-versatile+x script to boot to a minimal X Login GUI.

arm
Kernel armhfp Kernel

SD Card

Versatile Express+XFCE (Qemu)

This is a Fedora 17 Soft Float Versatile Express + XFCE Image suitable for booting with qemu-system-arm without further modification. Requires an external kernel and initrd with a good qemu-system-arm command line; all of which is provided in the boot directory of the kernel file link (or you can extract the files from the main image). Use the included boot-versatile+x script to boot to a full XFCE login GUI.

Known Issues

  • Currently there is an issue with the Fedora 17 Kernel on the popular Pandaboard. This will be fixed before our final release of Fedora 17.
  • Known release issues

Contributing to Fedora ARM

Please join us on the IRC in #fedora-arm on Freenode or on our mailing list arm@lists.fedoraproject.org. For more information on common and known bugs, tips on how to report bugs, and the official release schedule, please refer to the release notes:

http://docs.fedoraproject.org

There are many ways to contribute beyond bug reporting. You can help translate software and content, test and give feedback on software updates, write and edit documentation, help with all sorts of promotional activities, and package free software for use by millions of Fedora users worldwide. To get started, visit http://join.fedoraproject.org today!