Re: Merging with OpenZaurus and OpenSimpad

Koen Kooi wrote:
> 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.

For your entertainment: http://handhelds.org/moin/moin.cgi/NewDistroNames

regards,

Koen
Received on Wed Apr 20 2005 - 06:25:33 EDT