?Why not the
Linaro imx51 package?
I'm interested in a native Debian/
Bodhi - stock dual-boot. But dem bloody bri'sh bastards have a hard time sending my SD cards. I somewhat suspect the thing will boot from SD first.
As far as I know jefftheworld is working on some Android stuff. I had it with Android - not enough documentation.
And for the power consumption, the lower output the better actually - I don't want to power the Kobo, which has it's own battery, but only the peripherals. Maybe just a normal external USB battery will do.
For the other part of your question:
anything charges the Kobo. Believe me. Regardless how many amps and if the light blinks or not. It just doesn't know about it.