Re: Merging with OpenZaurus and OpenSimpad

Paul Eggleton wrote:
> On Wed, 20 Apr 2005 03:16, Koen Kooi wrote:
>
>>After the move to the new linux-eabi OpenZaurus, OpenSimpad and Familiar
>>will be binary compatible with each other and debian-arm. All 3 distros
>>are being build from the same source, namely OpenEmbedded. I would like
>>the three projects to merge
>
>
> I wondered how long before this would come up. As long as all the differences
> between all of the various models can be handled gracefully, I say go for it.
>
>
>>and create small, fast, stable and professional distro for all kinds of
>>devices (handhelds, settop-boxes, POS systems).
>
>
> Personally I think it would be better kept as a distribution aimed at PDAs,
> smart phones and other handheld devices. Still, if there is enough interest
> in maintaining images/etc. for these other platforms with different
> requirements, I suppose it could be made to work.

This is intended as an "all options open" approach. We'll focus on what
we do best (handhelds), but if the settopbox people want to join in,
they would be welcome.

Regards,

Koen

Suggested names so far: OpenEmbedded, Hobbit Linux, Hummingbird Linux

>
>>My vision is that we release familiar 0.9.0 and 0.9.1 before we merge.
>
>
> Sounds very sensible.
>
> Cheers,
> Paul
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