Allen,
Personally I download the latest build of OM 2.0 from the https://builds.apache.org/job/openmeetings/ As for which linux distro to use, that is mostly your choice. I have used both Debian 32/64 and Ubuntu 32/64. I guess my preference is Debian 32 bit, I see some people use Red Hat and other Centos. I guess we have our own reasons why we like particular distros. For an overview I recommend following the install instructions from http://incubator.apache.org/openmeetings/installation.html and then use Stephens guides (see links below) for a step by step approach to installing OpenMeetings and the packages that it is dependent on. I would recommend manually installing ffmpeg and swftools as Ubuntu packages are a little behind the current application versions. I always find that the applying these packages to my OpenMeetings server does not always go as planned or as indicated in the instructions, and so if you have any issues, please post back here and see if we can help. For example if I manually build SWFTools in either Debian or Ubuntu, I get warnings and sometimes errors but I have learned that a) warnings in Ubuntu can be ingnored, b) how to resolve the errors. Brian who likes to use Ubuntu posted this information " I often use 3rd party PPA's to install software I need rather than compile from source but will resort to that if I can't get what I need installed." http://www.ubuntugeek.com/how-to-install-swftools-in-ubuntu-12-0411-10-u sing-ppa.html Ubuntu and Debian guides have been updated and uploaded here: https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/OPENMEETINGS/Tutorials+relat ed+to+OpenMeetings "Installing OM2.x On Debian64 - Headless.pdf (Debian Squeeze)" and "Installing OM2.x On Ubuntu64 - Headless.pdf (Unbuntu 12.04)" https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/download/attachments/27838216/Instal ling+OM2.x+On+Ubuntu64+-+Headless.pdf?version=5&modificationDate=1337792 365000 Thanks, George Kirkham -----Original Message----- From: Allen Underdown [mailto:wbrc...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, 30 May 2012 6:12 AM To: openmeetings-user@incubator.apache.org Subject: Ubuntu 10.04 LTS/OM 1.8.X Migration?? 1.9.X or 2.0? Hi all - I've been running OM 1.8 for some initial beta testing and internally for about 6 months. I had to shelve the project for a while, but now I'm back in working on it. I've read the emails and the new Wiki - I have not found any type of migration guide to the current release(s). So, my questions are: Which is considered the latest "stable" release? 1.9, or has 2.0 been marked as generally deployable? If I wish to deploy 2.0, do I need to upgrade to Ubuntu 12 LTS or are the dependencies for 2.0 able to run under Ubuntu 10.04 LTS with appropriate packages? Also, if I do need to go to Ubuntu 12 LTS, is the path basically - Backup OM 1.8 - Upgrade Ubuntu to 12 - Upgrade associated packages to proper releases (if not done by 12 upgrade) - Run OM 2.0 install for upgrade (Tutorial?? Do I need to step to OM 1.9.X first??) - Confirm that OM 2.0 imported settings/restore OM 1.8 config If the "easy" answer is wipe and put the Ubuntu 12/OM 2 ISO in then fine, but I think I'd like to try the migration method first. I'd hate to have to rebuild everything from scratch. Thanks! Allen
