> Take for example the O2 Joggler; it is a reasonably capable machine > (esp at the current pricepoint), but the boot process is 'hidden' and > once it has booted, the machine is restricted. We should apply our > brains to the problem, and make sure that the first outside OS that > boots on it is Debian, rather than Ubuntu, Meego etc etc.
On a completely random sidenote, Mer was the first semi-functioning OS on the Joggler[1], a Ubuntu deriative, Then came Android (but with broken framebuffer) [2] Then came Ubuntu Netbook Remix[3] Then came MeeGo (fairly easy to boot, xterm doesn't take much..) And with the work done there, it was possible for someone to boot Debian on the device :) It isn't about putting a flag in the ground and claiming new devices for a certain OS. It is about providing a compelling experience to your target user. Most people want a compelling system right after a port has been made. That's where MeeGo can shine - being a sane handset/netbook/etc OS that works with a minimal of porting. Regards, Carsten Munk [1] http://hackthejoggler.freeforums.org/working-mer-linux-t93.html [2] http://hackthejoggler.freeforums.org/android-booted-t121.html [3] http://hackthejoggler.freeforums.org/ubuntu-netbook-edition-a-detailed-how-to-install-t133.html _______________________________________________ MeeGo-dev mailing list [email protected] http://lists.meego.com/listinfo/meego-dev
