Am 11.06.2015 um 07:28 schrieb Dr. H. Nikolaus Schaller: > > Am 11.06.2015 um 02:01 schrieb Neil Brown <[email protected]>: > >> On Mon, 8 Jun 2015 22:12:43 +0200 >> "Dr. H. Nikolaus Schaller" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> as you all know we are maintaining a “production” kernel for GTA04 devices >>> and are working to >>> get it (again) feature complete (i.e. that it supports all bits and pieces >>> of the GTA04 hardware >>> including good power management for daily use). >>> >>> We have made progress - but we are still not there. Linux 4.1-rc7 is now >>> available (see our >>> Twitter postings) and so will become a long-term kernel in 4.1.x in 1-2 >>> weeks. >>> >>> While all this work started as a kernel for the GTA04 device (Letux2804) it >>> has broadened >>> its scope over the past years to other ARM based devices. Still mainly >>> OMAP3 but also >>> OMAP4 and OMAP5. A list of the currently supported devices is here: >>> >>> http://projects.goldelico.com/p/gta04-kernel/page/Platforms/ >>> >>> We already support these different boards with a single kernel binary and >>> modules - just >>> the device tree files differ. >>> >>> As a next step, we will work on 4.2. >>> >>> It looks as if Linux 4.2 might bring Device Tree to MIPS machines as well, >>> and therefore there >>> are chances to finally support even more machines as we already do. Well, >>> not always with the >>> same binary kernel (ARM vs. MIPS instruction set). But it suffices to just >>> run it twice with different >>> cross-compilers. >>> >>> Two of the interesting devices might be well known to this community: Letux >>> 400 MiniBook >>> and the Ben Nanonote. >>> >>> This shows a big trend of Linux Kernels: they become more universal and the >>> list of boards >>> that can be supported is becoming broader. >>> >>> Therefore, I think we should recognise that “GTA04-Kernel” (and GTA04-boot, >>> -rootfs etc.) is becoming >>> a misleading name (since GTA04 is just a specific piece of OMAP3+GTM601W >>> hardware), as it implies >>> a narrow focus that is no longer the case. >>> >>> And with the new gta04-makesd script we already give the user the >>> impression that we maintain >>> a “Distribution” for different devices. >>> >>> So, let me open a discussion and request proposals how we could rename our >>> “Distribution”. >>> >>> Some aspects to think about: >>> * it is ARM, OMAP but not necessarily (MIPS is on the radar screen) >>> * it has its roots in Openmoko, Freerunner, Letux >>> * and wants to bring long-term support for these devices (if possible) >>> * should be easy to recognise >>> * not be used by any similar project to avoid confusion >>> * the main idea is to add minimally to Linux kernel what should already be >>> there and work permanently on upstreaming >>> * but it is not only kernel. It is boot loader, makesd script, Debian >>> rootfs, Replicant and potentially other user space flavours >>> >>> Now, the stage is open for your ideas and comments: >> >> How about >> openphoenux >> ?? >> I presume you thought of that > > Ahem. No. Sometimes you don’t see the obvious. Especially if you get older :) > >> and rejected it. Could you explain why? > > Well, there are some aspects: > 1. community should be involved and decide > 2. “openphoenux kernel” is a little long and difficult to speak - isn’t it? > So alternatives should get a chance.
How about "OP-Kernel", short for "OpenPhoenux Kernel"? The repo could be called op-kernel and on the wiki etc the full name could be used, for a better understanding of "OP". Best, Lukas > Another obvious choice would be “Letux”. It was coined [1] exactly as what we > are looking for: a full Linux distro for handheld devices. > The first one was for the Acer n30 [2]. > > Looks a little confusing. Agreed. Therefore we need to do some house keeping. > > BR and thanks, > Nikolaus > > [1]: http://projects.goldelico.com/p/letux/ > [2]: http://projects.goldelico.com/p/letux-n30/ > > _______________________________________________ > Gta04-owner mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.goldelico.com/mailman/listinfo.cgi/gta04-owner >
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