Re: Questions in preparation for Linux X50V/624 & Rom Backup

Hi,

I think you have a wrong impression about the current status of the
port. We're still in the phase without actually flashing, so your wm
2003se rom isn't removed from the device. We load the kernel from
memory/sd card/built-in storage and load the root fs from sd card. CF
is not supported (as I have heard) yet. When you're done with linux
(we don't have power management yet), you have to reset your device
(which automatically does a hard reset cause the ram is overwritten)
and you get your windows back.

So just backup your pda (functionality built in activesync if you're
using windows), try it, and restore the backup when you're done.

Good luck!

Greetz,
JeDi

On 1/4/06, Don McMorris <don.mcmorris_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> Looking at fisherss site, I think I am ready to try'n put Linux on my
> Axim X50V/624. I have a couple questions.
>
> First: The references I found are regarding 430/520MHZ models, but not
> of the 624. Does anybody have experience with Linux in the X50v
> 624MHz?
>
> Second: How would I make a backup of the (WM 2003SE) ROM, just in case
> I have a problem with Linux?
>
> Third: Is it possible to use CFCard for programming/Flash? I have a
> couple CF Cards, but no SD cards (yet). I expect not, but thought I'd
> ask anyway.
>
> So, now, I just got to get my PDA back from my friend, find my card
> reader, and get an SD card. I hope that I can use it soon!
>
> Good work people!
>
> --Don
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Received on Wed Jan 04 2006 - 05:29:47 EST