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TC in a Stick
naf456:
Sooo...
I've ordered a micro ARM based computer :
http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/212436416.html
I was originally just going to develop some android software like a launcher and some bits and bobs to make it feel more like a desktop computer,
but I have also been wondering about rolling a custom version of linux.
as it's ARM it's quite a lightweight machine, and so I thought debian or ubuntu or something would kill it - and I like the idea of a cloud based OS.
So what about TC on a one of these things. it'll be great for a little FTP / Media server box. 8)
the specs are : (if your to lazy to click the link (I don't blame you ;)))
Rockchip Rk3066 A9 dual core 1.6Ghz,
Mali-400 GPU (Quad Core 240MHz)
1GB of DDRIII,
not sure about the chipset - I mean , it's an SoC so I guess it doesn't have one / depends on the chip.
I've read somewhere there there is increasing support for the chinese SoC processors, however I'm not to sure how to get it rolling - as anything, I'm just have to experiment. ::)
And this is IF the bootloader is unlocked / unlockable - I suppose I have to do some more research.
EDIT : Mali-400 acceleration support looks pretty slim. Hasn't anyone just contacted Allwiner / Rockchip / who ever and asked nicely for the source code for the graphics libraries?
Might ring them up tomorrow - maybe not... ^_^
Hmm... Graphics programming has always intrigued me - it seems like a black art , only 92 year old masters can understand the functioning of a GPU... hmmm.... ???
Something even more too look into.
I suppose I still have my whole life to sit around and do absolute &"$& all.
curaga:
Rockchip has bad kernel support IIRC.
naf456:
Really, I thought ALLWinner was pretty much RK?
I've heard some guys running Ubuntu desktop on one.
curaga:
They're completely different manufacturers.
roberts:
Two different compaines, both in China, that make SoCs based on Arm technologies. Check out Wikipedia.
The Allwinner A1X is known for its ability to boot from an SD card GNU/Linux. That ability made it a popular target for Linux. The earyl Arm Soc (mk802) on a stick did not have the ability for a normal shutdown, not via software and no switch. Just unplug. Still Ubuntu and several other distros are avilable. Newer sticks do not have such issues. I prefer having more ports than a stick provides such as the $49.00 Cubieboard which includes a clear plastic case, or the $49.00 Mele a200. Both of these Allwinner devices are well supported with Linux, poweroff is normal. Core runs very well. Also the hackberry and the Mini-X are also well supported. Even many Allwinner A10 tablets can boot and run Linux for A10, albeit with tiny screen, impossible for me to read!
I am sure others are supporting the Rockchip Soc, just as many support the Broadcom that is in the Raspberry Pi. All are different. Arm Socs are not like x86. I have no plans for RockChip. I am considering the Samsung Quad as next target for import.
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