Anybody put Linux on a T665?

[qwert231]

Basically, that is all I would like to know, and where to find info on doing it.

[tsuribito]

It should be technically possible but I have not seen a port yet.
There is a Linux for Palm III clones www.linuxda.com

Don't expect to see a port because no one would need it.

[qwert231]

It's not a question of need, it's a question of can. Am I man enough to be able to do it...

[tsuribito]

Seems that you have to do it for yourself then.
As there is an 68k Linux Kernel you should not face many problems.

[Jonavin]

Seems like a waste of time. They're working on Linux for XScale, so if you have a NX/NZ, there's a possibility in the future.

But WHY? Yeah, I know.. "because you can".

[tsuribito]

Working on?
I thought there was a Debian for Strongarm so the Xscale should handle it ?!
But hell you need drivers for the Digitizer, the Screen, the MS Slot. Sounds like a lot of reverse engineering.

[qwert231]

Seems like there are no Linux fans here. I was just wondering. Thought it would be cool to see.

[tsuribito]

That has got nothing to do with being a fan.
I like Linux and I am using it just as i write this but I also know that it is a stupid idea to wreck a 400€ Device only to get a new OS.
Second I think that It should be very difficult to write drivers for the Sony Hardware because the specifications are not 100% known.
Linux for Strongarm Type Processors is another thing and more advanced as you can see on the Ipaq Linux Project and on the Sharp Zaurus.

If you can port Linux and some of the GNU stuff: Awesome!
I was just trying to tell you that porting Linux is very hard. I suggest you get yourself an old 68k Mac and use this hardware as a basis to port the 68k Linux to Palm Hardware if you want to try it.

[Jonavin]

I've used Linux since about 1992/93 when kernel wasn't even version 1 yet. I've been using it in various application throughout the years. WEB server, cheap firewall, DNS server, etc.. I just think it's silly to put Linux in your toaster.

Actually, to be honest I've dumped Linux in several places and just used OpenBSD and FreeBSD instead.

The GNU utilities are great with a keyboard and console.... but GUI and handwritten stuff ... well, at the end of the day I just need to look at my appointments and go.

[Yatt]

yeh, why do you want to do that?

[qwert231]

So you're going with if it ain't broke, don't fix it? That's reasonable. I just think it would be cool to try. I don't think I would have the time to do it before I need to get a new one anyways...