e2factory: Embedded Linux build system released under the GPL

[Matthias Kaehlcke <matthias@kaehlcke.net>]

thought this might be interesting for people on this list:

e2factory, a build management system for embedded system developers,
has been released as open source by emlix. Emlix, a specialist in
creating embedded linux systems, developed e2factory to manage the
complexity of bringing together numerous open source and free software
packages to create releases for its customers. The e2factory software
can use multiple source code control systems, such as git or
subversion, within the same project if necessary, and the
configuration and results of building with e2factory are themselves
version controlled. This allows the build process to be easily
reproducible and that in turn assists in the validation and auditing
of the delivered software.

The build system also documents the open source licenses of any
modules used, making it easier to comply with those
licenses. e2factory has been released under the GPL3 and emlix is
offering a professional edition with a service contract.

http://www.h-online.com/open/e2factory-opens-its-gates--/news/112759


more info about e2factory:

http://www.emlix.com/fileadmin/emlix/dokumente/090303_PI_e2factorygoesOS_en1.doc

http://www.emlix.com/sol-e2factory.html?&language=en

http://www.e2factory.org

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