diff --git a/documentation/yocto-project-qs/yocto-project-qs.xml b/documentation/yocto-project-qs/yocto-project-qs.xml index f12eb864dd..6928fd5f80 100644 --- a/documentation/yocto-project-qs/yocto-project-qs.xml +++ b/documentation/yocto-project-qs/yocto-project-qs.xml @@ -138,9 +138,35 @@ The Linux Distribution - This document assumes you are running a reasonably current Linux-based host system. - The examples work for both Debian-based and RPM-based distributions. + The Yocto Project has been tested and is known to work on the current releases minus one + of the following distributions. + Follow this link for more + information on distribution testing. + + Ubuntu + Fedora + OpenSuse + + + + The build system should be able to run on any modern distribution with Python 2.6 or 2.7. + Earlier releases of Python are known to not work and the system does not support Python 3 at this time. + This document assumes you are running one of the previously noted distributions on your Linux-based + host systems. + + If you attempt to use a distribution not in the above list, you may or may not have success - you + are venturing into untested territory. + Refer to + OE and Your Distro and + Required Software + for information for other distributions used with the Open Embedded project, which might be + a starting point for exploration. + If you go down this path, you should expect problems. + When you do, please go to Yocto Project Bugzilla + and submit a bug. + We are interested in hearing about your experience. +
@@ -157,15 +183,6 @@ See for details. - - The commands listed in this manual should work. - We are interested, though, to learn what works for you. - You can find more information for package requirements on common Linux distributions - at . - However, you should be careful when using this information as the information applies - to old Linux distributions that are known to not work with a current Poky install. - - The packages you need for a Debian-based host are shown in the following command: