On 18 April 2012 14:56, Mark Rogers <m...@quarella.co.uk> wrote: > I'm looking to start learning about Linux on ARM. > > I have a Raspberry Pi on order, and also one of these boards from eBay: > > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tiny6410-4-3-android-S3C6410-ARM11-development-board-/220772707814 > > Both use ARM1176JZF-S (ARMv6) although from different manufacturers and > therefore with differences in areas like the GPU. > > I also have an EfikaMX > (http://www.newit.co.uk/shop/proddetail.php?prod=Smarttop) which uses a > Cortex-A8 (ARMv7), and a GuruPlug (ARMv5). The EfikaMX I have up and running > (it only needed switching on :-), I've never had much luck with the > GuruPlug. > > I note that Ubuntu (my normal distro of choice) has dropped support for > ARMv6 (ARMv7 is the minimum now). I know very little about getting Linux up > and running on non-x86 hardware so this could all be an interesting learning > experience. My aim is simple: to progress past the point of buying new toys > to a point where they do something! > > Anyone here have any experience? When the kit arrives I may even make it to > a PLUG meet with it. > > -- > Mark Rogers // More Solutions Ltd (Peterborough Office) // 0844 251 1450
I have the BeagleBoard and access to a Raspberry Pi. I should have a pi permanently in the next couple of days. Have you seen my video? :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkbvDO1K_-c Andy _______________________________________________ Peterboro mailing list Peterboro@mailman.lug.org.uk https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/peterboro
