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Angstrom & OpenZaurus / Possible New Zaurus Kernel For Oe

« on: April 06, 2005, 02:08:28 pm »

What are the advantages (tangible) of using a newer Kernel 2.6 over the older ones ?
What new features do the Zaurus users get - vis-vis extra functional applications, additional protocols, new features, speed, performance etc ?
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PROS:

Faster kernel performance, smaller context switching overhead, better real-time response, better scheduler, more scheduler features.

More perhipheral device support. fewer bugs in the periperals supported by 2.4, better CF bus utilization.

More modularization. Smaller kernel footprint -- crucial for "embedded" applications.

Fewer bugs.  Fewer security holes.

Better kernel interfaces for applications (ALSA, VFS, etc.).

Crucial file system features.

CONS:

Does not make minesweeper any more enjoyable.

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Angstrom & OpenZaurus / Possible New Zaurus Kernel For Oe

« on: April 06, 2005, 10:48:20 am »

Time to start saving for a new Zaurus I guess...
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Don't throw good money after bad.

Is the old driver a kernel module? Can we wrap it with code that will allow it to work with 2.6? It would be an ugly hack to be sure, but better than nothing.  These 5x00s really are useless without the extra SD storage.

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Angstrom & OpenZaurus / dual boot a 5600

« on: March 12, 2004, 01:35:40 pm »

Sweet. I\'m just sorry I didn\'t search hard enough. Thank you for URLing me right.

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Angstrom & OpenZaurus / dual boot a 5600

« on: March 12, 2004, 12:59:46 pm »

I have a PXA-250 SL-5600. I have bitkeepered the OE files.

Please imagine a witty rant against using BitKeeper here.

I ran 3.3.6 for a while, but couldn\'t get the media player to work. I\'d like to port+develop for OE, but I also need to use my Zaurus as an OGG player.

Is there a way to dual boot the Zynergy ROM and OE? I have a 256Mb CF and 256 Mb SD card...

Thank you for your answer.