Embedded Linux Goes Open Source - bit-tech.net Forums

Bindibadgi · 21st Nov 2007, 17:34

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/11..._open_source/1

DeviceVM, the company that makes the embedded Linux on the Asus P5E3 Deluxe WiFi-AP @n board has just released the source code to its software. We grilled them to find out what they expect this will bring.

Digg if you love me >_<

Cupboard · 21st Nov 2007, 18:12

In principle its a great idea, but I don't know what its use would be aside from "I'm just going out but i need to check on...". IMO, people will want a proper media player, with the option of recording if the computer is connected to TV broadcasts, which would also mean that if you did decide you wanted to do some proper stuff on the computer you wouldn't have to reboot.

If you look at the sleep feature which is the default option on Vista which allows booting from and off state (though not actually off) in about 10s, then I can't really see this going anywhere fast.

On the other hand, anything then gets Linux more into everyday life and away from "Enthusiasts" etc is good, though at this stage that looks unlikely (price).

p3n · 21st Nov 2007, 18:42

Would be nice for use ina a vehicle, I always thought it'd be neat to have a PC in the car but aside from power issues boot time worrying about harddrives + vibrations always made me wonder.

DXR_13KE · 21st Nov 2007, 19:31

the more open source the better.

Tyinsar · 21st Nov 2007, 21:12

Sounds like and interesting idea and I hope it works out - but if past history is any guide...

LinuxBIOS anyone?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cupboard

In principle its a great idea, but I don't know what its use would be aside from "I'm just going out but i need to check on...". IMO, people will want a proper media player, with the option of recording if the computer is connected to TV broadcasts, which would also mean that if you did decide you wanted to do some proper stuff on the computer you wouldn't have to reboot.

If you look at the sleep feature which is the default option on Vista which allows booting from and off state (though not actually off) in about 10s, then I can't really see this going anywhere fast.

On the other hand, anything then gets Linux more into everyday life and away from "Enthusiasts" etc is good, though at this stage that looks unlikely (price).

Quoted for Truth (though I'm sure my Vista machine comes out of sleep in quite a bit less than 10 seconds)

DLoney · 21st Nov 2007, 21:13

too bad microsoft cant build a WMC app for this. Being able to boot straight into the Windows Media Center without having to load windows first would be great.

Cupboard · 21st Nov 2007, 21:44

I think what would be wonderful (though I have no idea how it could be done) is to have a simple (possibly Linux based) OS that started up instantly, whilst in the background your main OS started up. Then you could just switch over. The problem would be if you had started a conversation in Skype, it would be hard to migrate it over.

Bindibadgi · 22nd Nov 2007, 09:07

Virtualisation cheesecake!

steveo_mcg · 22nd Nov 2007, 09:41

The custom distro Asus have done for their mini laptop, is that available any where? I think that would be more interesting than this tbh.

yakyb · 22nd Nov 2007, 10:16

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Originally Posted by steveo_mcg

The custom distro Asus have done for their mini laptop, is that available any where? I think that would be more interesting than this tbh.

This one for those that havnt seen it

to me it looks like a clever more full version of PPC made in Linux which is a fantstic thing and i might very well buy the next version of the product

steveo_mcg · 22nd Nov 2007, 10:20

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Originally Posted by yakyb

This one for those that havnt seen it

to me it looks like a clever more full version of PPC made in Linux which is a fantstic thing and i might very well buy the next version of the product

PPC? Sorry googling that mostly brings up powerPC ports.

Anakha · 22nd Nov 2007, 15:01

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Originally Posted by DLoney

too bad microsoft cant build a WMC app for this. Being able to boot straight into the Windows Media Center without having to load windows first would be great.

Well, MythTV runs under Linux. If you could get the frontend running within this system, you'd have an instant-on Media PC (Well, you'd have to have a backend elsewhere on the network, but that's not too much hassle).

completemadness · 22nd Nov 2007, 19:43

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Originally Posted by Anakha

Well, MythTV runs under Linux. If you could get the frontend running within this system, you'd have an instant-on Media PC (Well, you'd have to have a backend elsewhere on the network, but that's not too much hassle).

Sounds like a pretty cool idea to me ... aslong as the Flash drive is big enough

then again, Debian, Mythtv, X and some kind of display manger is gonna be pretty small

Sparrowhawk · 23rd Nov 2007, 01:55

I can see this being very big in the enthusiast market. Imagine upon a drive failure, having recovery tools right in the embedded Linux?

21st Nov 2007, 17:34	#1
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21st Nov 2007, 18:12	#2
Cupboard I'm not a modder. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bury St Edmunds/Durham Uni Posts: 1,840	In principle its a great idea, but I don't know what its use would be aside from "I'm just going out but i need to check on...". IMO, people will want a proper media player, with the option of recording if the computer is connected to TV broadcasts, which would also mean that if you did decide you wanted to do some proper stuff on the computer you wouldn't have to reboot. If you look at the sleep feature which is the default option on Vista which allows booting from and off state (though not actually off) in about 10s, then I can't really see this going anywhere fast. On the other hand, anything then gets Linux more into everyday life and away from "Enthusiasts" etc is good, though at this stage that looks unlikely (price). __________________ i7 920, 8800GTS 512, 6GB Corsair all in an Intel DX58SO; 3*320GB RAID5; CM Stacker Samsung Q45.

21st Nov 2007, 19:31	#4
DXR_13KE Madeira's banana is the best!!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madeira ; Portugal Posts: 6,461	the more open source the better. __________________ *Renegade X - 0.40 Release!* <---- CLICK!

21st Nov 2007, 21:44	#7
Cupboard I'm not a modder. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bury St Edmunds/Durham Uni Posts: 1,840	I think what would be wonderful (though I have no idea how it could be done) is to have a simple (possibly Linux based) OS that started up instantly, whilst in the background your main OS started up. Then you could just switch over. The problem would be if you had started a conversation in Skype, it would be hard to migrate it over. __________________ i7 920, 8800GTS 512, 6GB Corsair all in an Intel DX58SO; 3*320GB RAID5; CM Stacker Samsung Q45.

22nd Nov 2007, 09:07	#8
Bindibadgi Richard Swinburne bit-tech Staff Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Omnipwntent Posts: 28,228	Virtualisation cheesecake! __________________ Made you look, made you stare, made you clicked this in your underwear! Den of Geek!

21st Nov 2007, 18:42	#3
p3n Hypermodder Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 731	Would be nice for use ina a vehicle, I always thought it'd be neat to have a PC in the car but aside from power issues boot time worrying about harddrives + vibrations always made me wonder.

21st Nov 2007, 21:13	#6
DLoney Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Great State of TEXAS Posts: 208	too bad microsoft cant build a WMC app for this. Being able to boot straight into the Windows Media Center without having to load windows first would be great.

22nd Nov 2007, 09:41	#9
steveo_mcg What owl? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,975	The custom distro Asus have done for their mini laptop, is that available any where? I think that would be more interesting than this tbh. __________________ No boom today, boom tomorrow... there's always a boom tomorrow.

23rd Nov 2007, 01:55	#14
Sparrowhawk Wetsander Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 545	I can see this being very big in the enthusiast market. Imagine upon a drive failure, having recovery tools right in the embedded Linux?