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OT: Librem 5?
by Alexander Ross 16 Nov '17

16 Nov '17

https://puri.sm/shop/librem-5/ thoughts? feeling distrust with past intel foo far... they call them shelf an manufacturer yet it also sounds like they hire a company to actually make/design the phone (?). hence its not open hardware as they don’t own the designs. imx6 SOC so i faster then neo900 i think? (got the learn about the web of TI SOCs and familys) neo900/gta0* i think do a bit more, like modem antenna hard disconnect as well has mosfet disconnect of power to modem. wifi/bt looks like it will have non-free firmware. Is it really not possible for them to use atk free firmware wifi IC? i guess/hope at least it will have free gps firmware :) unlike every other mainstream smartphone. like that doing the VOIP for calls and the seamless connection to a mobile phone number. something ive been thinking about for my self :) but there service sounds easier :).

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SHAKTI processor project - 6 processors based on RISC-V
by Chinmay V S 13 Nov '17

13 Nov '17

Found out today about the SHAKTI processor. An university project that aims to build 6 variants of processors based on the RISC-V ISA Project Home Page: http://rise.cse.iitm.ac.in/shakti.html Few (all?) code-drops: https://bitbucket.org/casl/shakti_public HN discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15684225 regards CVS

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Communication improvements (Update Oct 10th)
by Pablo Rath 12 Nov '17

12 Nov '17

Hi Luke, In your update from October 10th you asked the questions: "How could communication and access to information about this project be improved?" My reply is quite late because I have been on vacation. I think you should not take the opinion of an individual person too seriously, altough I know this is easier said than done. The overall communication of this project is in my opinion very good and incredibly detailed but only if you are willing to invest your time and _read_. I think what we need quite urgent is a doable shipping date somewhere in 2018 and a roadmap. For example: Will the computer cards ship when they are ready, even if the printed Laptop parts are not? My current poor estimate is a shipping date somewhere in the second quarter of 2018 if all goes well. On the Crowdsupply page there is still the misleading claim that orders placed now will ship Nov. 15th 2017. I have seen such claims backfire in other crowdfunded projects and recommend to change it immediately. kind regards Pablo

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gnu/linux distro of interest?
by calmstorm＠posteo.de 09 Nov '17

09 Nov '17

https://www.voidlinux.eu/ Luke I know you might have interest in this, because you are not fond of systemd correct? Sorry to bring that topic up again, But I think you may have interest in this gnu/linux distro for that reason. Also, it is free software if you don't load the non-free repository. The bad? If you do load the module it isn't free software. It does however use runit by default. Also, it is rolling release like parabola and it is an independent distro. pity there isn't a free software fork but still, I think you could rake in more money by making a card for it in the future. If you can figure out how to install it that is... ;P xD only kidding... you have way, way, way more experience with gnu/linux then me.

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Re: [Arm-netbook] MNT Reform DIY portable computer
by ronwirring＠Safe-mail.net 29 Oct '17

29 Oct '17

-------- Original Message -------- From: Pen-Yuan Hsing <penyuanhsing(a)gmail.com> Apparently from: arm-netbook-bounces(a)lists.phcomp.co.uk To: Eco-Conscious Computing <arm-netbook(a)lists.phcomp.co.uk> Subject: [Arm-netbook] MNT Reform DIY portable computer Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2017 15:33:35 +0100 > http://mntmn.com/reform/ Can the i mx8 work on entirely libre software? Libre software gpu? > > _______________________________________________ > arm-netbook mailing list arm-netbook(a)lists.phcomp.co.uk > http://lists.phcomp.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/arm-netbook > Send large attachments to arm-netbook(a)files.phcomp.co.uk

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DIY laptop part 2: camera
by David Niklas 28 Oct '17

28 Oct '17

Hello, I wanted to add a camera onto my laptop. I located two suppliers: blisscomputers.net e-consystems.com My problem is a lack of experience. I know how many MP and where the camera should start focusing at (focal length at 30CM). I don't know how long a reasonable MIPI-CSI cable can be and I found out from one of the people that a length of 50CM (my original plan). Was too long so now I have to devise a solution... My other problem is that I don't know what the f-number aught to be. My original idea for using the camera is this: lid | Lens Camera | lid | screen screen screen ~~~~~~ screen screen screen Hinge-casing-casing~~~~~~casing Then I would simple flip the camera over the top and then I could have it face me and do video conferencing or whatever. Anyone have experience with this? Thanks, David

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preview of latest update
by Luke Kenneth Casson Leighton 25 Oct '17

25 Oct '17

https://www.crowdsupply.com/eoma68/micro-desktop/updates/shenzhen-maker-fai…

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"NonDesktop" Proposed For RandR: Useful For VR & Apple Touch Bar Like Devices
by mike.valk＠gmail.com 20 Oct '17

20 Oct '17

https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=NonDesktop-RandR Handy extension for the LCD touchpad.

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MNT Reform DIY portable computer
by Pen-Yuan Hsing 19 Oct '17

19 Oct '17

Hi all, Just FYI, I just stumbled upon the MNT Reform project: http://mntmn.com/reform/ Is there anything here that's of use to the project? What do folks think of it? Constructive criticisms?

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Hack GPD Pocket Into EOMA68 Computer?
by Alexander Ross 17 Oct '17

17 Oct '17

Looking at the tear down: https://www.reddit.com/r/GPDPocket/comments/6j1jfo/gpd_pocket_full_teardown… I can’t help myself from wondering how hard would it be to mod it into a eoma68 handheld computer? not many port holes to line upto. lcd ? lvds? i guess the inner base is mostly flat. to make a mod easier i was thinking one could use the lipo cell space for pcb instead and have a replacement back panel or 3d printed case width extender which the base lid goes on top of? kinda like this case extension for the openmoko phones [1]. To make extra room for new typical lipo or standard 18650 cells battery and some extra goodies :). Like usb ports for more storage, gps, mob modem, usb audio DAC choice or just a really big usb hub for Do What Ya Want? Maybe 3dprinted case extension or replacement back panel even would help with getting better wifi reception? put the anteriors in the plastic edging? [1] https://image.slidesharecdn.com/jmbouffardopenmokast-1233718845598943-2/95/… https://image.slidesharecdn.com/jmbouffardopenmokast-1233718845598943-2/95/… https://image.slidesharecdn.com/jmbouffardopenmokast-1233718845598943-2/95/… pics are from the end of this presentation slides: https://www.slideshare.net/jmbouffard/openmokast-the-open-broadcasting-soft…

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