A Linux version of the xv6700....
 

this is a repost, as I put it in a wrong forum. This would be nice to see though. I am brand new to this site today, that being said, I've banged code for over twenty years. I have a handle on operating systems basic operation and house keeping. I LOVE LINUX!:headbang: What is required to make a linux version???? I have not gone to the kitchen yet, between homework and work, I stay busy. I'd be very interested in getting involved with creating a totally open source phone program based on linux. I do not have a clue on what all the team did to get these rom's ready, but I'd be happy to help after july 17th, 2008~ With linux, there is no question over ownership. I write linux for arm processors imbedded linux. I have no clue over the overhead of the phone, it would be nice though.

Re: A Linux version of the xv6700....
 

I gave up on this a while ago. There just isn't enough info made public to run the hardware - the radio in particular. Maybe you will have the luck (and skill) to crack the code. See:

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index...gename=Xanadux

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Ubuntu is working on a mobile project. I couldn't find much info on it, but it looks interesting.
http://www.ubuntu.com/products/mobile

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Here is some good linux for apache info:
http://www.handhelds.org/moin/moin.cgi/HTCApache

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So I have the linux build from handhelds.org and I am waiting for Ubuntu Mobile to finish DL. I don't know crap about developing linux. How do I take the drivers and radio/phone stack from hanhelds.org and dump it into Ubuntu? I'm sure someone will finish this before me, but I want to learn how to do this stuff so I can contribute to the community.

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I also would like to contribute to this project, but I have no relevant experience other than using linux for a few years. Let me know if there's any "mindless gruntwork" that needs to be done.

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Honestly the biggest problem with mobile Linux projects is the lack of experienced kernel hackers and developers. Anyone can troubleshot or run "grunt work".

I've seen the project before and It's progress has been stagnant for a couple of years.

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Hey Frenchie, my comment was directed at the OP, not you. If I wanted negativity from someone with the handle of Frenchie I would have brought up the war.

I have seen this project for a while, and while it has been stagnant, have you actually loaded up the kernel via HaRET? Are you some hardcore kernel hacker or an electronics salesman at Sears? I really doubt you're both.

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I have Linux running on an Asus a620 windows mobile 2003... someone else made it, so I flashed it on my Asus. I offered to give it to a mod here who had sounded interested in working up some linux for the 6700, but he has not responded to my emails or pm's... seems even those that have the ability just don't really care. And yea linux on these things would suck anyways until programs come out.

Only after Android comes out and must have programs get released will we see any interest at all.

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So is there a way to take the linux drivers from one build and dump them into a different distro?

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a great starting point is http://www.kernel.org/ it has links to some great how_tos and compile the kernel. The kernel is the heart of linux system it is compiled to the processor used. A distro is just all the packages and directories used. Great pratice and reward is to put linux on an old PC and build a kernel for it. all the tools are free and usually come on the install cd for linux(basically any distro) I personally like mandriva but since all the work is in UBUNTU that would probably be a great place to start. The great thing about linux is everything is free. You can teach yourself from compiling kernels to system administration by just reading for free! You can boot linux from several different kernels, so you can try to boot a new expermental kernel and if it does not work, you can reboot from the good kernel, and I have had many crash and just totally hose out!!!!! But I was so happy after I compiled my first working kernel!

Re: A Linux version of the xv6700....
 

Looks like I have a grip of reading to do. LOL

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Geeze bud i wasn't trying to be condescending!

I followed the instructions here http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index...ame=HTC_Apache

It isn't that hard if i recall correctly. It was a rainy day and I was bored :)

Oh and I sell electronics at kmart. I'm still in school ](*,) I have no programming experience at all.

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Well I wasted a grip of time trying to do this on Virtual PC 2007 until I realized it won't support usb devices. So now I gotta start all over on my dual boot laptop. AAARRRRGGGHHHHH111111

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VMWare does support USB if you want to go that route...

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I thought about it, but I'll just bring my laptop to work. Virtual machines are nice, but it will probably work better on actual hardware. It eliminates another variable that could cause a problem.

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http://www.anytux.org/hardware.php?system_id=1106


:-P

Re: A Linux version of the xv6700....
 

you can also check out DSL. it is a version of linux only 50 meg, and designed for micro devices. that might be able to be modded to run a mobile