Yes, it is working.
Had my 2.10.2 iLiad away for 2(!) days joining the battery replacement program.
Came back with 2.12, no shell access (tried mrxvt).
Requested the development package and... voilą! It works.
Product Type: ER0100
PCBA Rev: 3
Software Version: 2.12 build 21201
Kernel: 2.4.19-rmk7-pxa2-irex1 #21100
I'm a happy camper again!
Dirk