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Old 08-17-2012, 09:01 AM   #60
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But I am sure Twobob has a plan in mind, so there is the closest compiler, already "in stock".
My bad.
He does have a plan in mind, he wrote it, he posted it, I read it - - -
But none of that had any effect on my mind.

He wants to explore (or provide people with a way to explore) both ways of after-market modification of an embedded device (here: Kindles).

Create a complete system based on current software versions and selectively replace things with older versions as required to keep the device working.
(Most of his time so far has been on this track.)

Create a complete system based on the originally shipped software versions and selectively replace things with newer versions as required to advance the device features.
(This one is why he was looking for a "lab126-K3" compatible tool-chain.)

NOW, I have it sorted out in my mind, and perhaps this post will help others follow the work being done here.

The end result of all this will be a "check list" of things to do and things to avoid.
Sort of a "recommended practices" list - all in one place.
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