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

[zap]

On 04/16/2017 12:58 PM, zap wrote:
>
> 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?
yeah... sorry for even mentioning that, It does work disregard this
change...

>>> 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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