On Apr 15, 2013 20:46 "Ben Bauer" <b...@bauers.ca> wrote:
> <http://www.comtronic.ca/cci/home.php?do=ShowProducts&cmd=detail&cid=N > B&pid=017133> > > CPU ARM Cortex-A9 1.0GHz Single Core > GPU Mali-400, with 3D Accelerator > Memory 1GB DDR3 > Storage 4GB NAND Flash > Display 7" TFT-LCD > ... > I/O Ports 1 x Micro USB 2.0 Port > 1 x Mini HDMI Port > 1 x TF Card Slot > 1 x Power Port > > Does anyone have experience with this (or similar hardware)? > I am hoping to put Slackware native on this and move over some > python programs (currently prototyped on an Atom processor) > that I have written for classroom use ( audience response > system, multiple choice testing, flashcards etc). I am a Slacker > since 1994 but ARM is new to me. Naive questions: > > 1) any chance I can boot from CF card ? > 2) if so, is a USB keyboard likely to autodetect? > 3) would X be mulitouch or single? > 4) is there a better/easier sub $100 device I should consider? > _______________________________________________ > ARMedslack mailing list > <ARMedslack@lists.armedslack.org> > <http://lists.armedslack.org/mailman/listinfo/armedslack> > 4) Yes, consider using a raspberry pi, it is under $100 and runs > slackwarearm debian arch and more. The raspberriy pi is a neat little > arm computer that runs from CF card. It's not a tablet but can connect > to tv's monitors and hdtv's.it needs a 5 volt 1 amp psu has no moving > parts and no fan and yes it is ARM! >
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