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New Release: Yocto Mickledore 6.1.36_2.1.0-v1.0 for i.MX8M Mini modules
Release date: 12/01/2023
Variscite is pleased to notify about the Yocto Mickledore 6.1.36_2.1.0-v1.0 release for its i.MX8M Mini System on Modules.
Modules: DART-MX8M-MINI, VAR-SOM-MX8M-MINI
Release: mx8mm-yocto-mickledore-6.1.36_2.1.0-v1.0
Details:
- Filesystem:
Yocto Mickledore (based on NXP’s L6.1.36_2.1.0 release). - Linux kernel:
Variscite lf-6.1.y_var03 branch (based on NXP’s L6.1.36_2.1.0 release, which is based on Linux kernel 6.1.36). - U-Boot:
Variscite lf_v2023.04_var02 branch (based on NXP’s L6.1.36_2.1.0 release, which is based on U-Boot v2023.04).
External Information
Release notes
Developers info: DART-MX8M-MINI, VAR-SOM-MX8M-MINI
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