Re: [jornada] Linux on CF card (Jornada 720)

On Thu, 3 Mar 2005, Andreas Graichen wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I just found that forum and read that the focus is mainly on running Linux on the Jornada 720 using the flashboard.
> Someone mentioned that another way would be running Linux from a CF card.

If this is possible, this would be great! With 1 Gbyte CF cards easily
available, you can do a lot of things and also avoid having to modify the
hardware in any way.

> Is this the right place to get help on this as well?

I would have thought so - it's all about running Linux and other UNIX-like
operating systems on handhelds.

> If so, what should I read, if not where else should I read?
> I know there is a NetBSD port for the Jornada 720 ...

Is there? Does it involve changing the J720 ROM for a FLASHROM or can it
be run off the CF card?

cheers,

Andy
Received on Fri Mar 04 2005 - 01:44:01 EST