On Sun, Feb 23, 2014 at 05:42:18AM -0800, [email protected] wrote:
> Hi people,
> First of all, thank you very much for all your work. =)
> 
> I'm thinking buying a laptop with a microprocessor Allwinner A20. There is 
> not much information. Only this: 
> http://www.kanjitech.com.ar/productos/display/157
> 
> Comes with android, and would like to use it as a desktop with fedora, only 
> for browsing, listening to music, and maybe write some code.
> 
> So here's the main question:
> Without knowing anything about the device, what are the chances of getting 
> something usable? :S
> 
> Emm.
> Will I be able to obtain the fex file, or will be blocked?.
> ..and now, that chances to be functional with mainline kernel? I know that 
> now no support.. But it is difficult to convert the Fex to device tree?.
> 
> .and finally.. a A20 with 1GB of RAM, it will be usable as laptop?.
> 
> Once purchased, I can disassemble to see the real components, compile all 
> necessary kernels, etc, but would like to know your opinion.
> 
> Regards,
> Matias.
> 
> p.s: the only reason to try, is the battery life, and the challenge to make 
> it work, but do not want to spend 300usd for nothing.

It's described, in great detail, here:
http://linux-sunxi.org/New_Device_howto

Luc Verhaegen.

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