- Make option 1 - native install and option 2 docker in Basic Setup.
Project: http://git-wip-us.apache.org/repos/asf/incubator-mynewt-site/repo Commit: http://git-wip-us.apache.org/repos/asf/incubator-mynewt-site/commit/e9cff2c8 Tree: http://git-wip-us.apache.org/repos/asf/incubator-mynewt-site/tree/e9cff2c8 Diff: http://git-wip-us.apache.org/repos/asf/incubator-mynewt-site/diff/e9cff2c8 Branch: refs/heads/develop Commit: e9cff2c8944e05535d4c68df36c1d4ab49e5ac73 Parents: 737b215 Author: cwanda <[email protected]> Authored: Thu Apr 20 16:35:32 2017 -0700 Committer: aditihilbert <[email protected]> Committed: Tue Apr 25 13:03:34 2017 -0700 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- docs/os/get_started/get_started.md | 11 ++++------- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- http://git-wip-us.apache.org/repos/asf/incubator-mynewt-site/blob/e9cff2c8/docs/os/get_started/get_started.md ---------------------------------------------------------------------- diff --git a/docs/os/get_started/get_started.md b/docs/os/get_started/get_started.md index 86bc56e..add6d37 100644 --- a/docs/os/get_started/get_started.md +++ b/docs/os/get_started/get_started.md @@ -3,18 +3,15 @@ If you are curious about Mynewt and want to get a quick feel for the project, you've come to the right place. We have two options for you: <br> +**Option 1 (Recommended)** allows you to install the Newt tool, instances of the Mynewt OS (for simulated targets), and toolchains for developing embedded software (e.g. GNU toolchain) natively on your laptop or computer. We have tried to make the process easy. For example, for the Mac OS we created brew formulas. -**Option 1** is an easy, self-contained way to get up and running with Mynewt - but has limitations! The Newt tool and build toolchains are all available in a single [All-in-one Docker Container](docker.md) that you can install on your laptop or computer. - -However, this is not a long-term option since support is not likely for all features useful or critical to embedded systems development. For example, USB device mapping available in the Docker toolkit (used in this Option 1) is no longer available in the new Docker releases. The Docker option is also typically slower than the native install option. - -<span style="color:red"> Therefore, the recommended option is Option 2 below. </span> +We recommend this option if you are familiar with such environments or are concerned about performance on your machine. Follow the instructions to [install native tools](native_tools.md) and [install cross tools for ARM](cross_tools.md) if you prefer this option. <br> -**Option 2 (Recommended)** allows you to install the Newt tool, instances of the Mynewt OS (for simulated targets), and toolchains for developing embedded software (e.g. GNU toolchain) natively on your laptop or computer. We have tried to make the process easy. For example, for the Mac OS we created brew formulas. +**Option 2** is an easy, self-contained way to get up and running with Mynewt - but has limitations! The Newt tool and build toolchains are all available in a single [All-in-one Docker Container](docker.md) that you can install on your laptop or computer. -You want this option if you are familiar with such environments or are concerned about performance on your machine. Follow the instructions to [install native tools](native_tools.md) and [install cross tools for ARM](cross_tools.md) if you prefer this option. +However, this is not a long-term option since support is not likely for all features useful or critical to embedded systems development. For example, USB device mapping available in the Docker toolkit is no longer available in the new Docker releases. The Docker option is also typically slower than the native install option. <br>
