[Arm-netbook] Arm Netbook: I just was reading some old logs,

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>  yeahhh, it's the lack of desktop support that's the main concern.
> i'd like to be able to say that it will be possible to fund the
> mainlining support but it isn't, right now.
>
>  also, as i mentioned earlier, the A20's running out of time.  i'm
> going to have to ship with only an older toshipba 1MB or even just a
> 128kb NAND flash because it's getting harder and harder to find
> so-called "legacy" NAND flash ICs in TSSOP packaging that the A20's
> brain-dead boot ROM recognises.
>
> so now you may gain some understanding why the RK3288 board is so important.
>
>  (a) it's got full mainline support
>  (b) it's just as libre as the A20 Card
>  (c) it has mass-volume support
>  (d) it's had a chromebook and more made around it
>  (e) it's been around long enough to have all the problems ironed out
>  (f) the technical reference manuals are now online
>  (g) it's possible to get Reference Designs for $USD 25.
>
> that DOES NOT mean that the A20 board is not important: it is critical
> at this early phase.
>
> l.
Thanks for the insight now I have a good idea what is going on... I look
forward to the RK3288.

I highly recommend you get the reference designs then. :)

though I am curious, this is also your email?


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