[Buildroot] buildroot snapshot

[Mike Sander <msander@ripnet.com>]

Thiago A. Corr?a wrote:
>> I guess I am looking for confirmation that the snapshot contains
>> specific versions of packages and patches, and these same ones will be
>> used even if the snapshot is run at a later date.
>>     
>
> Yes. Although sometimes packages vanish from their download sites for
> whatever reason. In that case, you might be forced to bump versions or
> update URLs in .mk files. That's unavoidable, unless you save/mirror
> your download folder.
>
>   
Thank You for the confirmation.  Good point about specific bits 
disappearing.  I'll be sure to archive these. 

As we move from development to production stability and repeatability 
become more critical.   

I have also been thinking about this in the context of "what if one of 
my development boxes dies?" ... what do I need to do to get back to a 
working system.

Regards,

Mike
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