Re: Familiar on Toshiba Genio PocketPC?

On Thursday 16 August 2001 5:48, Jim Gettys wrote:
> > Sender: familiar-admin_at_handhelds.org
> > From: Kieran Rhysling <rhyslink_at_qmail.qwest.net>
> > Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2001 16:32:06 -0600
> > To: familiar_at_handhelds.org
> > Subject: [Familiar] Familiar on Toshiba Genio PocketPC?
> > -----
> > I'm really intrigued with the idea of running Familiar even though I'd
> > need to buy a new PDA to do so.
> >
> > Toshiba is coming out with a new PocketPC that uses the same processor as
> > the ipaq and has 32mb of flash rom. The really sweet things about it are
> > the SD and CompactFlash slots and 65k colors.
>
> Sounds interesting.... I think you'll see interesting things from us as
> well.
>

There isn't any way you can give us a tiny hint, is there? :-) The rumors
have been of Ipaq's with faster CPU's and more memory in the 3rd quarter but
no other differences. If you can't comment even vaguely on features, how
about on timeframe?

The thing I really like about the Genio is it's got a good form factor with
the expansion integrated. I think the Ipaq is a bit bulky with the CF sleeve.

> > Is familiar likely to run on this beast or would lots of modifications be
> > required?
>
> You'd have to work on some base drivers, but it sounds like a
> straightforward port.
>

Is that something a moderately good C programmer who did some Minix kernel
hacking a loooong time might be able to figure out? Or is this C guru level
stuff? This assumes that Toshiba is cooperative with techincal docs. I don't
know if they would be.

>
> I have reason to believe familiar runs on other hardware.
>
> Familiar is an open source project, and not controlled by Compaq;
> we (Compaq) did not start Familiar, though we cast our lot in with it:
> those who do the work get to say where it
> goes. If you want to port, go for it. Don't expect Compaq people to do
> the port for you, but we'll be as cooperative as we can be.

So, this list would be an appropriate forum if I decide I'm crazy enough to
try this port and run into problems?

Thanks for your reply,
Kieran
Received on Fri Aug 17 2001 - 13:04:30 EDT