[Arm-netbook] I saw your recent update, Luke

[zap]

On 04/16/2017 06:35 AM, Luke Kenneth Casson Leighton wrote:
> On Sun, Apr 16, 2017 at 4:08 AM, zap <zapper at openmailbox.org> wrote:
>> Just one question,
>  sure.
>
>> I am assuming since there will be internal sd cards
>  yes.
>
>> that your replacing
>> one or both of the internal usbs?
>  no.
>
>> or am I wrong?
>  removing the TSSOP-48 *NAND* IC, which leaves tracks free on layer 3
> to route the (preferred) SDC2 interface through to the *internal*
> MicroSD card slot, which was *previously* wired to SDC3.
>
> according to this: http://linux-sunxi.org/BROM
>
>  the boot order in the A20 eGON boot ROM is as follows:
>
> * SDC0
> * NAND
> * SDC2
> * SPI
> * FEL (USB-boot)
>
> note that MMC3 is *NOT* on that list.  so, where previously the boot order was:
>
> * SDC0 (external on EOMA68 connector)
> * NAND
>
> it's now:
>
> * SDC0 (external on EOMA68 connector)
> * SDC2 (internal on EOMA68-A20 Card)
>
> both of which are removable, so i feel it's a hell of a lot better.
>
>> By the way, I have a suggestion if you feel up to it,
>>
>> Debian 9 seems to be very close to stable, if you feel like it, and
>> anyone wants it, install it for them.
>  it's already been explained in a previous update... wherre is it...
> ah ha! here you go:
>
>   https://www.crowdsupply.com/eoma68/micro-desktop/updates/assembling-pcbs-at-home
>
>  so, first things, it wouldn't work (because it is necessary to ship
> with the sunxi 3.4.104+ kernel as it is the *only* linux kernel that
> supports the *FULL* set of hardware, and systemd is *NOT COMPATIBLE*
> with the 3.4 kernel) but secondly, i've done a heck of a lot of
> comprehensive testing of what i'll be providing... which includes some
> custom software compiles for things like the sunxi-vdpau drivers...
> and i'm not about to spend the time redoing all that.  i simply don't
> have time... and people are entirely free to do it themselves anyway.
> just grab another MicroSD Card and prepare it.

Actually I forgot debian 9 used a kernel that a20 eoma68 doesn't support.

But I am guessing this could be an option for the rk3188 right?

>> Whenever I order it, probably that will be what I will want.
>  there will be a lot of people who will want the same thing.  they
> will be either here on this list, or on debian-arm, or on the
> (planned) eoma68.com forums... etc. etc.
>
>  it's actually incredibly straightforward to get a Card set up with a new OS:
>  https://wiki.debian.org/ArmHardFloatChroot
>
>  err... then... err... copy that to a MicroSD card and... err.. that's
> it.  done.
>
>  this version looks a little more complicated:
>  https://wiki.debian.org/EmDebian/CrossDebootstrap#QEMU.2Fdebootstrap_approach
>
>  but is essentially the same thing.
>
>  oh look: there's the same instructions in here:
>  http://linux-sunxi.org/Bootable_SD_card
>
>  section 8, "rootfs" - or section 8.2 use debootstrap.
>
>  the earlier sections describe setting up u-boot and linux kernel, but
> you should by now have the general impression that this is *extremely*
> well-documented.  google "sunxi a20 microsd boot" and you'll find
> absolutely everything you need.
>
>
>> I wish you the best of luck, not that you will need it. :)
>  thanks.
>
>> Hoping you don't get sick again also,
>  i consulted an expert that i trust and they pointed out that the
> symptoms are consistent with the presence of parasites.  i looked that
> up, and found that some of the foods i've been craving... kill
> parasites! yay!  so i was subconsciously on the right track, but it's
> good to have positive confirmation as well as a TODO list - a list of
> foods to avoid as much as ones that will help.
>
>> I am glad you will be sticking the
>> libre guidelines.  Even if it is a pain
>> in the butt to be putting it lightly I am sure.
>  *sigh* yeah it is... but there are plenty of people who don't... and
> make a ton of money (because of the compromises)... and cause exactly
> the kinds of problems we see that people complain about on a regular
> and constant basis.
>
>  only a new seed will yield a new crop.
>
> l.
>
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