nanogui: Helio
Subject:
Re: Helio
From:
Jordan Crouse ####@####.####
Date:
28 Dec 2000 20:55:34 -0000
Message-Id: <3A4BA9CE.17CDF4@censoft.com>
I have done 4 bpp with almost no problems. The kernel itself has a
couple of problems here and there, but those will be worked out as time
goes on.
Jordan
"Gray, Tim" wrote:
>
> As far as microwindows+linux on the helio.
>
> Is it more stable than W on the helio? I keep getting socket connection
> lost errors with W. Also, has anyone done more than 1bpp color depth? The
> display is supposed to do at least 4 bpp.
>
> Thanks.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jordan Crouse ####@####.####
> Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2000 6:20 PM
> To: Micah Gorrell
> Cc: ####@####.####
> Subject: Re: Helio
>
> Ok, this isn't easy, but it's very rewarding.... :-)
>
> Here are the steps you would need to go through to put mMcrowindows on
> your helio.
>
> 1. Get a battery charger and 4 or 6 rechargable AA batteries - This
> isn't absolutely required, but
> when the serial UART is going on the helio, it eats up power like
> non other.
>
> 2. Go to http://vhl-tools.sourceforge.net . They will explain how to
> put the Linux kernel on your helio.
>
> 3. Goto http://www.microwindows.org . Grab the latest version of
> Microwindows, copy the config.helio file to the config file, and
> make the system.
>
> 4. That should be all. I have had it running with surprisingly few
> problems (except for the power thing). If you run into problems,
> we have a number of people on this list that have built Microwindows
> for the Helio, I know that at least one of us will be able to help you.
>
> Happy hacking!
> Jordan
>
> Micah Gorrell wrote:
> >
> > I am trying to get Linux going on my helio. I read in an article that
> > microwindows supports the Helio. Can anyone tell me where I might be able
> > to find a test image or this in action. (Hopefully one that will run on
> the
> > emulator)
> > If this is not possible can any one direct me to documentation specific to
> > the Helio.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Micah
> >
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