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sebastius · 08-16-2008, 06:01 PM

Since my PRS505 will be arriving in a week or so, i've been searching the net for all the potential that can be unleashed.

I noticed the whole Linux sourcecode is available, which should enable a custom firmware, right?

Suddenly I remembered there are WIFI cards that fit in an SD slot (SD-IO).

Okay, now for the fun bit: what if the PRS is combined with a WiFi card (you can always use the memorystick for storage), so it automatically downloads your RSS feeds, or perhaps the latest novels by your favorite gutenberg author.

Problem is, i'm seriously handicapped when it comes to programming, especially linux, I can't make this work.

Anyone got any thoughts on how realistic this idea is? Would you like this 'vision' to be realised on your PRS?

08-16-2008, 06:01 PM	#1
sebastius Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 11 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505	SD Wifi Card, make our own 'Kindle' Since my PRS505 will be arriving in a week or so, i've been searching the net for all the potential that can be unleashed. I noticed the whole Linux sourcecode is available, which should enable a custom firmware, right? Suddenly I remembered there are WIFI cards that fit in an SD slot (SD-IO). Okay, now for the fun bit: what if the PRS is combined with a WiFi card (you can always use the memorystick for storage), so it automatically downloads your RSS feeds, or perhaps the latest novels by your favorite gutenberg author. Problem is, i'm seriously handicapped when it comes to programming, especially linux, I can't make this work. Anyone got any thoughts on how realistic this idea is? Would you like this 'vision' to be realised on your PRS?