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README: update according to common template The current README seems to have been a copy of the one found in the Mender client repository which contains som information about Yocto and other things which are not relavant to this repository. Changelog: None Signed-off-by: Mirza Krak <mirza.krak@northern.tech>
6 years ago
Mender Conversion Tool
======================
Bash script reworking existing embedded image to a Mender image by restructuring partition table mender-conversion-tool with add-on scripts allow user to: - shrink an existing embedded Linux image (shorter time of building final .sdimg raw disk image) - restructure partition table of an existing embedded Linux image to follow Mender layout - install Mender client related files - install Grub related files for platforms supporting it - patch U-Boot for platforms where Grub integration is not feasible (e.g. Raspbian) - create Mender artifact based on the created .sdimg file Issues: MEN-1867 / MEN-2037 / MEN-2038 / MEN-2041 Signed-off-by: Adam Podogrocki <a.podogrocki@gmail.com>
7 years ago
README: update according to common template The current README seems to have been a copy of the one found in the Mender client repository which contains som information about Yocto and other things which are not relavant to this repository. Changelog: None Signed-off-by: Mirza Krak <mirza.krak@northern.tech>
6 years ago
Mender is an open source over-the-air (OTA) software updater for embedded Linux devices. Mender comprises a client running at the embedded device, as well as a server that manages deployments across many devices.
Bash script reworking existing embedded image to a Mender image by restructuring partition table mender-conversion-tool with add-on scripts allow user to: - shrink an existing embedded Linux image (shorter time of building final .sdimg raw disk image) - restructure partition table of an existing embedded Linux image to follow Mender layout - install Mender client related files - install Grub related files for platforms supporting it - patch U-Boot for platforms where Grub integration is not feasible (e.g. Raspbian) - create Mender artifact based on the created .sdimg file Issues: MEN-1867 / MEN-2037 / MEN-2038 / MEN-2041 Signed-off-by: Adam Podogrocki <a.podogrocki@gmail.com>
7 years ago
README: update according to common template The current README seems to have been a copy of the one found in the Mender client repository which contains som information about Yocto and other things which are not relavant to this repository. Changelog: None Signed-off-by: Mirza Krak <mirza.krak@northern.tech>
6 years ago
This repository contains the Mender Conversion Tool, which is used to convert pre-built disk images (Debian, Ubuntu, Raspbian, etc) to a Mender compatible
image by restructuring partition table and injecting the necessary files.
Bash script reworking existing embedded image to a Mender image by restructuring partition table mender-conversion-tool with add-on scripts allow user to: - shrink an existing embedded Linux image (shorter time of building final .sdimg raw disk image) - restructure partition table of an existing embedded Linux image to follow Mender layout - install Mender client related files - install Grub related files for platforms supporting it - patch U-Boot for platforms where Grub integration is not feasible (e.g. Raspbian) - create Mender artifact based on the created .sdimg file Issues: MEN-1867 / MEN-2037 / MEN-2038 / MEN-2041 Signed-off-by: Adam Podogrocki <a.podogrocki@gmail.com>
7 years ago
README: update according to common template The current README seems to have been a copy of the one found in the Mender client repository which contains som information about Yocto and other things which are not relavant to this repository. Changelog: None Signed-off-by: Mirza Krak <mirza.krak@northern.tech>
6 years ago
![Mender logo](https://mender.io/user/pages/05.resources/06.digital-assets/logo.png)
Bash script reworking existing embedded image to a Mender image by restructuring partition table mender-conversion-tool with add-on scripts allow user to: - shrink an existing embedded Linux image (shorter time of building final .sdimg raw disk image) - restructure partition table of an existing embedded Linux image to follow Mender layout - install Mender client related files - install Grub related files for platforms supporting it - patch U-Boot for platforms where Grub integration is not feasible (e.g. Raspbian) - create Mender artifact based on the created .sdimg file Issues: MEN-1867 / MEN-2037 / MEN-2038 / MEN-2041 Signed-off-by: Adam Podogrocki <a.podogrocki@gmail.com>
7 years ago
README: update according to common template The current README seems to have been a copy of the one found in the Mender client repository which contains som information about Yocto and other things which are not relavant to this repository. Changelog: None Signed-off-by: Mirza Krak <mirza.krak@northern.tech>
6 years ago
## Getting started
Bash script reworking existing embedded image to a Mender image by restructuring partition table mender-conversion-tool with add-on scripts allow user to: - shrink an existing embedded Linux image (shorter time of building final .sdimg raw disk image) - restructure partition table of an existing embedded Linux image to follow Mender layout - install Mender client related files - install Grub related files for platforms supporting it - patch U-Boot for platforms where Grub integration is not feasible (e.g. Raspbian) - create Mender artifact based on the created .sdimg file Issues: MEN-1867 / MEN-2037 / MEN-2038 / MEN-2041 Signed-off-by: Adam Podogrocki <a.podogrocki@gmail.com>
7 years ago
README: update according to common template The current README seems to have been a copy of the one found in the Mender client repository which contains som information about Yocto and other things which are not relavant to this repository. Changelog: None Signed-off-by: Mirza Krak <mirza.krak@northern.tech>
6 years ago
To start using Mender, we recommend that you begin with the Getting started
section in [the Mender documentation](https://docs.mender.io/).
Bash script reworking existing embedded image to a Mender image by restructuring partition table mender-conversion-tool with add-on scripts allow user to: - shrink an existing embedded Linux image (shorter time of building final .sdimg raw disk image) - restructure partition table of an existing embedded Linux image to follow Mender layout - install Mender client related files - install Grub related files for platforms supporting it - patch U-Boot for platforms where Grub integration is not feasible (e.g. Raspbian) - create Mender artifact based on the created .sdimg file Issues: MEN-1867 / MEN-2037 / MEN-2038 / MEN-2041 Signed-off-by: Adam Podogrocki <a.podogrocki@gmail.com>
7 years ago
## Contributing
We welcome and ask for your contribution. If you would like to contribute to Mender, please read our guide on how to best get started [contributing code or documentation](https://github.com/mendersoftware/mender/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md).
## License
Mender is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. See [LICENSE](https://github.com/mendersoftware/mender-crossbuild/blob/master/LICENSE) for the full license text.
## Security disclosure
We take security very seriously. If you come across any issue regarding
security, please disclose the information by sending an email to
[security@mender.io](security@mender.io). Please do not create a new public
issue. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
## Connect with us
* Join our [Google group](https://groups.google.com/a/lists.mender.io/forum/#!forum/mender)
* Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/mender_io?target=_blank). Please
feel free to tweet us questions.
* Fork us on [Github](https://github.com/mendersoftware)
* Email us at [contact@mender.io](mailto:contact@mender.io)