[Freedombox-discuss] Hardware suggestion
There is a blob for GPU but glue code is needed to make it useful.
These devices are known to work well with MK802IV to provide Ethernet
ports:
http://www.buyincoins.com/item/18657.html
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VSTDFG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=G0434M5VNNHJ&coliid=I3UDAKID4GDY1E
This device(based on the same SoC) has an built in Ethernet:
http://www.rikomagic.com/en/product/showpro_id_45_pid_20.html
There are a lot of similar Chinese devices (that might be even a bit
cheaper).
On Sun, 2014-01-12 at 13:03 -0700, Jack Wilborn wrote:
> Sim Tov, is there any blobs or anything for the unsuported hardware?
> How about multiple Ethernet ports? If not, it would be difficult to
> use it as a Freedom box...
>
> Jack
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> On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 12:56 PM, Sim Tov <smntov at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
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> what do you think about using Android mini PCs for Freedombox?
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> I got this one directly from this manufacturer:
> http://www.rikomagic.com/en/product/showpro_id_39_pid_19.html
>
> for $61 + $7 shipping costs (it might be even cheaper).
> 2G RAM / 8G NAND Flash / Quad core 1.8GHz CPU
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>
> I was able to install Debian using this Tutorial:
> http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?7209-Now-available-Ubuntu-Lubuntu-or-Xubuntu-on-the-latest-MK802IV-or-T428
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> with this system image:
> http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?7457-Also-available-Debian
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>
> here a tutorial on how to flash this device:
> http://www.cnx-software.com/2013/11/19/how-to-flash-rockchip-rk3066-rk3188-firmware-in-linux/
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> GPU and Bluetooth do not have Linux drivers yet. The rest
> works fine. Real desktop experience, but small and silent. For
> only $68.
>
>
> What do you think?
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