On Thu, 8 Feb 2007, Florent THIERY wrote:
> - what about package management? apt-get like mecanism? Do you
> consider using mkezx ? An official binary repository?...
for phase 1 we will use ipkg. For phase 2 we either would like to see an
sqlite backend in ipkg (because the default one is really slow) or
something written from scratch. dpkg/apt is very heavy -- I'm not sure
whether we can strip it down to be feasible on a smartphone.
The fact is, mkezx does use dpkg/apt, and it's pretty effective (on my A780)
!
> - i really think a universal infrared remote feature would be a
> killer app (with integration of tv programs); domotics is a great
> area, but is still very expensive; what about porting X10 control
> apps to the neo? :)
Might make not much sense without an IR port or would it? ;)
As suggested on openmoko wiki:
- minor unexpensive hardware changes may be possible and are open to
suggestions; an infrared led would certainly fit into this category,
no?
- there are hacks allowing to use the jack output to send IR signals,
so a small cheap adapter could provide IR connectivity
The Neo's USB port is switchable host/gadget, however host is unpowered,
so you need a battery-powered hub.
Hum, does a keyboard need to be powered?
Almost certainly. At the very least there is a microcontroller or other
hardware to handle the USB protocol and to do the keyboard scanning.
Unless someone cleverly makes a self-powered keyboard. Anyone know of one?
M
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