OSE GNU/Linux Build

Introduction

It is useful to publish a Linux build dedicated to the development of the Global Village Construction Set (GVCS)

Contents

This build would contain:

• Prenstallation of all mission-critical software:
  • Blender
  • QCad - CAD, Architecture purposes
  • Kdenlive
  • Skype
  • LinuxCNC (this would require a dual boot installation where back versions of Linux are installed. For example, LinuxCNC works on Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (long-term support), but not on Ubuntu 9.10. Whatever distribution of Linux is chosen, we need to make sure that LinuxCNC, one of the critical components of CNC machining - is accommodated
  • Arduino Environment for programming the Arduino microcontroller
  • Stereolithography file viewer for STL, PLY or Collada file formats
    • GLC Player: http://www.glc-player.net/
    • MeshLab http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/
    • Others ?

• Preinstalled libraries and Other Design Libraries
  • QCad libraries for design files, house designs, other purposes
  • Library of Pattern Language Icons for symbolic modeling of integrated agroecotechnological systems.

See Also

• Getting EMC2 working in Archlinux with RTAI: http://neo-technical.wikispaces.com/emc2-arch
• CAD tools