clarification re easy OpenMoko updating for "average" consumer

Stroller linux.luser at myrealbox.com
Fri May 16 00:52:46 CEST 2008


On 15 May 2008, at 19:37, Ron K. Jeffries wrote:
> ...
> As an Ubuntu *user* every now and then I get an alert that
> upgrades are available. If I say "yes" it automagically fires up
> a package manager. I enter the my root password,
> and  a few minutes later it's a done deal. Smooth, easy...
>
> for a major Ubuntu upgrade, e,g from Gutsy 7.10
> to Hardy 8.04, I select an upgrade button, and
> sit back while magic happened.
> ...
> I did NOT lose my address book, either. <g>

I don't see why you would expect it to be much different on Openmoko.

I would expect most users to update their phones this way, and 3rd- 
party repositories & CVS/SVN archives to be available for those who  
want bleeding edge.

Stroller.

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