I have a version of Ubuntu 24.04 that has been working for me under WSL2. But now it is looking like HAVE to have a torizon version of OS to use with VSC. Is this required?
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Host OS Requirements for Torizon IDE Extension
You do not need to replace your Ubuntu 24.04 WSL2 environment with a Torizon OS version. The Torizon IDE Extension supports Ubuntu 24.04 as a host development environment(1).
Supported Host Operating Systems
The Torizon IDE Extension supports the following host environments(1):
- Linux: Ubuntu 24.04
- Windows: Windows 11 (via WSL2) with Torizon for WSL 2 Development Environment (Debian based)
Development vs Target OS Distinction
It’s important to understand the difference between:
- Host OS (where you develop): Your Ubuntu 24.04 WSL2 environment is perfectly supported
- Target Device OS (where your application runs): This needs to be Torizon OS 6 or Torizon OS 7(1)
Your Current Setup
Your Ubuntu 24.04 WSL2 environment should work fine for development. The Torizon IDE Extension will help you:
- Develop applications locally in your Ubuntu environment
- Build Docker containers for your applications
- Deploy and debug those applications on remote Torizon OS devices
If you’re experiencing initialization issues with the extension, this is likely related to configuration rather than your host OS choice(2).
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