[mdlug] Palm T|X and Linux?

[Peter Bart]

On Fri, 2007-02-02 at 23:36 +0700, David Favro wrote:
> Peter Bart wrote:
> >>> If you're really interested, have the time to do something like this,
> >>> and of course are willing to share the results let me know
> 
> I am involved with the JLime project (http://jlime.com/ -- Linux on a
> handheld, similar idea, but different processor (SH3 rather than
> Xscale)).  I am currently working on a new 'lightweight' package-manager
> suitable for distributions on handhelds (ipkg is hopeless), while also
> creating some new features not available on 'full-featured' package
> managers such as apt/dpkg or yum/rpm.
> 
> As such, I have already used the same OE (OpenEmbedded) build
> environment that the Hack&Dev people are using to port Opie & GPE to
> Palm T|X.
> 
> So, in theory, I am in a reasonable position to try to get a Linux
> distro running on the Palm T|X, and for the donation of a handheld, I'm
> willing to try.
> 
> BUT, I also am not a 503C charitable organization or whatever that is,
> so I don't think you can write it off on your taxes...


David,
	I am talking to the developers of GPE and they have need of a T|X
running linux to test their software on. Would you be able to coordinate
with them to get the OS running in a reasonable amount of time? I would
then ship it to them for testing.
	501C3 is an IRS tax designation for a charitable organization. Don't
worry about that. I'm more interested in someone getting something
useful from this box.

Regards,

Peter Bart <peter at petertheplumber.net>
http://petertheplumber.net