SDK/Road to 1.2

Revision as of 04:30, 3 May 2011

MeeGo 1.1.2 SDK Update

Version: 1.1.2

Related Release: MeeGo 1.1 SDK

This update is highly recommended for all users running MeeGo 1.1 SDK.

Changes in this release

This release includes the following changes for MeeGo 1.1 SDK:

• Ubuntu 10.10 support is added.
• MeeGo SDK now supports Windows XP and Windows 7 operating systems. For instructions, see SDK/Docs/1.1/Getting started with the MeeGo SDK for Windows.

• The following new targets are introduced:
  • meego-core-armv7l-1.1.2
  • meego-handset-ia32-1.1.2
  • meego-netbook-ia32-1.1.2

• The following new runtimes are introduced:
  • meego-handset-ia32-qemu-1.1.2-runtime
  • meego-netbook-ia32-qemu-1.1.2-runtime

• Qemu enhancement
  • The OpenGL acceleration support for MeeGo image (IA32 only) running on Qemu.
  • Enable ALSA as audio backend.(Linux only)
  • Run MeeGo image without kvm support. (IA32 and Linux only)

• The following components have been updated:
  • libmeegotouch
  • libqtwebkit-devel, qmf-devel, zypper packages have been added to the sysroot
  • kmod-virtiogl (Inside runtime update to enable OpenGL acceleration for IA32.)
  • meego-sdk-qemugl-addon (Inside runtime update to enable OpenGL acceleration for IA32.)
  • qemu (Qemu update with OpenGL acceleration for IA32 image.)

Fixed bugs

The following bugs have been fixed in this release:

• http://bugs.meego.com/show_bug.cgi?id=8938: Linker error when trying to compile MTF application with i586 sysroot/toolchain
• http://bugs.meego.com/show_bug.cgi?id=11679: QEMUGL should have more check of GL capabilities before enabling GL acceleration
• http://bugs.meego.com/show_bug.cgi?id=10945: QEMU GL acceleration does not work with MeeGo 1.1 image when mcompositor takes effect
• http://bugs.meego.com/show_bug.cgi?id=10667: When start Meego Runtime the UBUNTU will lose sound
• http://bugs.meego.com/show_bug.cgi?id=11271: Qemu cannot be launched on Ubuntu 10.10, kernel could boot up, but UI does not show up due to the crash of "syuid" and "duihome"
• http://bugs.meego.com/show_bug.cgi?id=11675: Handset image (1.1 release) cannot boot to UI if "kvm" is disabled

For more information, see the bug descriptions in http://bugs.meego.com.

Instructions for updating the SDK

To upgrade the SDK in the Linux operating system:

1. Remove the Qt Tools directory before creating the MeeGo 1.1.2 SDK target. Use the following commands: Under 32-bits OS: sudo rm -rf /usr/lib/madde/linux-i686/tools/qt-tools-4.7.0-* Under 64-bits OS: sudo rm -rf /usr/lib/madde/linux-x86_64/tools/qt-tools-4.7.0-*

2. Update the distribution and create the required MeeGo 1.1.2 SDK targets. For instructions, see SDK/Docs/1.1/Getting started with the MeeGo SDK for Linux.

3. Configure the required runtimes. For instructions, see SDK/Docs/1.1/Configuring QEMU runtimes.

To upgrade the SDK in the Windows operating system:

1. Uninstall the previous MeeGo 1.1 SDK.

2. Install and configure MeeGo 1.1.2 SDK on your Windows development system. For instructions, see section SDK/Docs/1.1/Getting started with the MeeGo SDK for Windows.

Planning for MeeGo SDK 1.2 is Underway

Below are the activities currently taking place in preparation for the MeeGo 1.2 SDK delivery:

• Weekly Bug Triage. This activity focuses on ensuring bugs are classified correctly and properly dispositioned.
• Weekly Bug Scrub – this scrub focuses on identifying the correct milestone for updates to the current MeeGo SDK key components. The bugs identified for the 1.2 release are now classified in Bugszilla in the following path: MeeGo Platform /MeeGo SDK/. Choose MeeGo release 1.2.
• MeeGo SDK Feature Requests review – this review is currently pending.
• Documentation Reviewscontinue to be held resulting in an updated inventory of completed documents and the current backlog.
• MeeGo SDK meetings are held on a weekly basis.

An overview of the MeeGo SDK is available and includes tentative plans for future SDK releases.

MeeGo SDK Roadmap for 1.2

Plans are in place to deliver the following items as part of the MeeGo SDK 1.2 release. The inclusion of these in 1.2 is dependent on resourcing, prioritization and time required to ensure a quality offering.

• Qt Creator 2.1.0; built with Qt 4.7.2 • Qt Simulator for Linux and Windows • Open GL ES support in QEMU, w/GL acceleration • Configurable skins • Sample applications • Installer Framework GUI for Linux and Windows • Hosts: Ubuntu 10.04, 10.10; Fedora 13,14; Windows XP, 7 • GUI based installer for Linux • Support for x86 Tablet, x86 Netbook, n900 Handset