I don't want to keep this on this list too long unless people are
interested in the conversation.
I want gui a) because i can, and b) because i intend to have onboard
display of things such as integrating GPS w/ google maps for location
and directions.
This is also a testbed project for further development for my volunteer
fire department. Onboard address mapping, database information on
incident address and immediate hazardous material references onboard.
It's also a precursor to electronic incident reporting in the field v.s.
pen & paper reports after returning to station It doesn't have to be
SOC, it can be a non-discrete unit but should remain semi thin and
small. The current ~2inch square devices are quite appealing.
It does need to be powerful enough to drive a simple X11 display with
some typical Linux software installed. A standard 2.5" laptop harddrive
is entirely sufficient. I'm not sure I want to use a USB or flash
devices as the boot/operating drive yet - I could be swayed. A base
Linux distro like damn-small-linux is a great reference.
-david
Brandon Price wrote:
How embedded did you want to go. You mentioned wanting a gui; is there
a reason there? If you don't absolutely need the gui then look into
something like a soekris board such as that used in the stompbox
(google it), or if you NEED a gui maybe you should look into something
like a mini itx box booting from a compact flash card. If I knew more
about your project I could tell you more.
On Jan 24, 2007, at 7:06 PM, David Ford wrote:
really off topic ... i'm looking for a full featured embedded system
to install in my car and truck. i.e. run linux shell+gui onboard and
have wifi + gsm network etc.
any recommendations for products, or pitfalls of some products for this?
thank you,
david
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