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==Methods of Updating== |
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===Basic Updating=== |
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*If you have access to an internet connection on your XO, the fastest way to upgrade is by using [[OLPC-update]] from the command line. This will only download the differences between your current version and the version you specify, and preserves all of your data. It assumes that you know the signed build number/name (available [here]), and if the install fails allows access to the "O" key reversion. |
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If you have access to an internet connection on your XO, the fastest way to upgrade is by using [[OLPC-update]] from the command line. This will only download the differences between your current version and the version you specify, and preserves all of your data. It assumes that you know the signed build number/name (available [here]), and if the install fails allows access to the "O" key reversion. |
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====Updating with a USB Key==== |
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If you do not have access to an internet connection, or if your current install is broken, you will need to use a [[Signed update|USB key]] to reinstall. '''WARNING: This method will delete your data.''' This method requires that you download a signed build, have access to a USB key, and have access to a second computer on which you can make the download. |
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Revision as of 01:34, 29 September 2008
This page explains the various processes for upgrading the XO. There are a number of reasons a user might want to upgrade or reinstall the XO's software:
| General Users: | |
| New Version | You want to update to the latest stable release, either for new features or bug fixes. |
| Broken | You want to repair broken software by reinstalling. |
| Contributors: | |
| Testing | You want to assist with testing the latest unsigned release. |
| Development | You want to assist with developing on the latest unsigned release. |
Methods of Updating
Basic Updating
OLPC-Update
If you have access to an internet connection on your XO, the fastest way to upgrade is by using OLPC-update from the command line. This will only download the differences between your current version and the version you specify, and preserves all of your data. It assumes that you know the signed build number/name (available [here]), and if the install fails allows access to the "O" key reversion.
Updating with a USB Key
If you do not have access to an internet connection, or if your current install is broken, you will need to use a USB key to reinstall. WARNING: This method will delete your data. This method requires that you download a signed build, have access to a USB key, and have access to a second computer on which you can make the download.