>> I wouldn't usually do this, as I know this isn't e-bay, :) but since access >> to non-x86 hardware is being discussed... > > seeing that gumstix has been mentioned... > > sitting on my desk is an assembled gumstix (no chassis) that had been > intended to be my wearable plan9 terminal. > > my idea was to run several full framebuffers that could be panned on > the touchscreen and displayed on the touchscreen itself or some other > screen on the network. Maybe switching framebuffers by tapping, and > wearing the keyboard on the body. > > i haven't touched it. Perhaps somebody here can make use of it before > I get around to doing this: > > 1 x gumstix verdex XL6P (GS270-XL6P) > 1 x consoleLCD16-vx (PKG10016) > 1 x netCF-vx (PKG10035) > 1 x Samsung™ 4.3" LCD panel (LTE430WQF0) > > (plus various cables and ac power unit for testing) > > nkl
That sounds awesome, and a lot like something I've wanted to make for a long time... just never put up the $$$$ to get the hardware :) Hopefully you or somebody can make it a reality, because I'd love a wearable Plan 9 terminal. John
