08-17-2013, 04:49 PM | #1 |
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Kobo as a Linux tablet - sample image
Hi!
I was able to make all required changes in the kernel sources to be able to install Linux inside and configure everything to be more or less usable on such small device. Here you can find sample SD card image and test it yourself: https://sites.google.com/site/gibekm...kobo-as-tablet Warning! This image was tested only with Kobo Touch model N905C. Probably it will NOT WORK with OTHER devices. By installing it you will erase all data on your SD card. Make sure you have a copy. WHATEVER YOU DO, YOU DO AT YOUR OWN RISK! I want to share with you with source code of the changes, so owners of other devices can adapt the changes to their devices. Also I've installed two developer environments there:
It is really easy to write apps for Kobo now. I hope that by sharing these images and source codes later we will see better software for Kobo, made more easily now (this is full multitasking, fully configurable desktop). Have a good fun, Marek Last edited by MarekGibek; 08-18-2013 at 06:46 AM. |
08-17-2013, 06:45 PM | #2 |
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I love it! Can't wait for someone to get koreader and/or nickel to work here with 'minimalize' option
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08-17-2013, 06:59 PM | #3 |
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This looks like a huge achievement. I think I will try it as soon as I find some time. Can you say something about the performance?
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08-17-2013, 08:12 PM | #4 |
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What is slow is the screen refresh of course (hardware limitation). To reduce screen flicker I never do full screen refreshes. You will see ghosts on the screen But it's not that bad - I got used to it. I wish we had one more button to attach full screen refresh to it. Hm... maybe on longer home button press (short press toggles fullscreen mode now). Just don't watch movies on it ;-) |
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08-18-2013, 04:27 AM | #6 | |
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But koreader... hey! It uses SDL and SDL works perfectly with X11. Bingo! It's totally possible to run it there! We have fbreader, games, web browsers, developer tools - with koreader we can make it full replacement for nickel - except the shop /personally I don't use it/ Thanks for the idea! I knew that sharing my work with you will be beneficial! I din't know about koreader before! FBreader is not bad but you cannot hide toolbars even in fullscreen. I need to try koreader as well . Thanks!! |
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08-18-2013, 05:23 AM | #8 |
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08-18-2013, 05:32 AM | #9 |
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08-18-2013, 06:11 AM | #10 |
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Just another idea: try the open source CoolReader (KoReader partly based on it). I guess you can find the latest .deb/source here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/cren...r3/cr3-3.0.56/
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08-18-2013, 06:39 AM | #11 |
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Fantastic, Mike! There are even code sources for debian and arm. It seems to be as easy as to compile and run it Thank you! The future's so bright! )
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08-18-2013, 06:50 AM | #13 |
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08-18-2013, 01:23 PM | #14 |
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it seems really great
is it possible to have a version with only minimal debian installation with no apps no games no develop?!? thanks 8gb is the minimum sd card needed?!? just because i have to to buy a new one |
08-18-2013, 01:50 PM | #15 |
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When buying a new SD card, you need to think about performance. Sandisk class 4 should be the best according to this forum (open "SD Card Performance - some discussions and info" in this thread). Tom's hardware confirm this.
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