On Sun, Jun 16, 2002 at 04:59:39AM -0400, Mark Eichin wrote: > > source Zaurus images[0], but as far as I can tell, none of them are > > using the Debian package management system proper. Debian already > > contains > > Don't forget to look at the iPaq distributions (using ipkg, which is as > far as I can tell a really-stripped-down dpkg-like thing...) "familiar" is > the old one, but I haven't kept up in months and it is a pretty active > community.
Yes, there are quite a few of these. I hardly see the point, though, of repackaging a ton of software in 'ipkg' format when we already have a ton of working infrastructure and existing packages for debs. Frankly, I can't imagine why anyone would want to try to duplicate the effort that has been put into Debian/ARM. > (Note also that people seem to be more likely to run "full" debian-arm on > an ipaq, because the CF sleeve takes a microdrive easily :) I have heard of people using a microdrive on the Zaurus as well. Depending on the performance, it could make for a very nice Debian system. However, as far as I can tell, it is not possible to boot the system from removable media, so we would still need a micro-distribution to fit in flash. -- - mdz -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
