Another Embedded Linux Device

[ev1l]

It is nice that mossberg actually tested a pepperpad.  It is not so nice that he didn't mention that the pepperpeople are relasing an sdk and adding to the package list, or that, being linux, the applications can be changed, added, or removed without additional cost.  His "function/application X" is planned caveats really don't tell the story in that regard.

It being possible doesn't mean it's going to happen.

[adf]

that was kinda my point. they have added software already...and their plan seem s pretty clear. It seems that the possible stuff ios pretty likely-- the stuff he listed is already solid in linux and much of it has been ported to ebedded devices already. My objection to the phrase in the article was because in the world of embedded linux "possibly coming" and variants are polite euphemisms for "total vapor, don't hold your breath," as far as I can tell

[ev1l]

in the world of embedded linux "possibly coming" and variants are polite euphemisms for "total vapor, don't hold your breath," as far as I can tell
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Haha, yeah, I totally see where you're coming from.

[Snappy]

Yeh but a laptop isn't embedded linux... therefore beyond the scope of what we're doin here. I was thinking of the possibility of putting OZ or PDAXROM on it thereby increasing our device base. Lord knows we could use all we can get as embedded linux doesn't seem to be gaining ground all that fast.

But apparently there's no interest.
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Actually, you got a point there!  ... embedded linux means instantOn and (hopefully) long battery life. This is something windows notebook users has been begging for but not getting.

If an embedded linux distro can be installed on some machine, offering InstantOn and (hopefully) long battery life ... it would be great!

[adf]

I'm definitely interested in these.... I just hate to pay retail, and haven't seen any good deals.  I'll be happier if I pay less.  I paid 400 for my 6k new.... it listed for 699 when introduced. I liked the savings. I sincerely hope that pepperpad sells a truckload at full retail, but I plan to wait to buy one used on ebay....maybe after christmas
Also, pdaxrom is getting so close to what I want that my 6k is seeing much more use.


Along those lines....... MAKE A PEPPER PAD JR:  nokia 770 sized screen--- 4 to 6 inch widescreen 800x480...and make it a clamshell, same hardware, real qwerty. might not be too much bigger than a 6k(a bit thicker,bthough)----it would sell like hotcakes

[Cresho]

Id rather stick a bunch of compact flash cards in my pockets than cary these around.

has anybody ever tried it?  kinda hurts.