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Old 03-23-2012, 07:27 PM   #331
kodomo
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Originally Posted by tuxor View Post
Dear Booxtor,

would you please ask somebody at ONYX, why they aren't releasing the source code for the whole firmware or at least for kernel (GPL!!?), gui_shell and system_manager? A git repository for the whole firmware or for some parts of it would be a great thing, I'm sure there are some users that would be able to commit useful bug fixes!
Dito - I support that request.
Unfortunately, neither a submitted ticket on their website (onyx-international), nor a request to the onyx employee in the freeze-bug thread was answered so far :-| .

Especially the kernel source/patches are afaik mandatory (and would make the compilation of additional modules much easier).

I also think that Onyx would greatly benefit in terms of added features, if they supported the establishment of a development community (as the openness of the device seems to attract people who like tinkering with their tools/gadgets).
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