Re: [NTLK] Interesting platform, maybe

>
> On 24.08.2008, at 20:48, Steven Frank wrote:
>>
>> On Aug 24, 2008, at 11:10 AM, Simon Stapleton wrote:
>>
>>> I'd be very interested in a port of Einstein that uses a stripped
>>> down
>>> Linux kernel and DirectFB. Yeah, I know, I should get to it...
>>
>> That reminds me! After getting a defective board replaced, my
>> Gumstix
>> LCD system now boots:
>>
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevenf/2792813949
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevenf/2792813969
>>
>> You can flash it with a root fs that supports DirectFB. Now all we
>> need is the Einstein port. Any volunteers? :)
>
>
> Very cool!

Isn't it just. I have too many projects on the go to start thinking
about playing with one of those, though.

> There are a few ways to get NewtonOS running on any or all of these
> devices:
>

<snippage>

> Any input greatly appreciated. Because I do need new hardware ;-)

I might have some free time coming up soon, I'm interested to have a
crack at the ASM-->C translation / decompilation.

Simon

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