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Why desktop as opposed to a server (headless) image?

I would suspect it would be more common to connect via ethernet from a PC or laptop, vs local console. Especially for field servicing, carrying a laptop is simpler.

In the case HMI is needed, installing the desktop is just some additional packages.

This raises another question: what repository are you using? How are (security) updates handled, if at all?

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A lot of our customers have a background in automation and are used to Windows on their desktop PC, with little prior Linux experience. Shipping a desktop by default is intended to make their life easier.

Since the image is based on Raspbian, updates are installed via apt-get as usual. There are some deb packages of our own pre-installed. Updates for those are made available via our apt repository at packages.revolutionpi.de.

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