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Re: [LUG] GP2X offer

 

Peter Lloyd-Jones wrote:
>  http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
> 
> As some of you have gathered I am into model railroading, and I can control my 
> railroad from my computer using a programme called JMRI.  (You will recall 
> that the author is involved in a legal battle at the moment).  However I can 
> see some use for this device as JMRI can run under LINUX (it is doing so on 
> my home layout).
> 
> My question is has anyone any experience of the machine?  It appears that with 
> the £30 expansion port, you can add mouse and keyboard, and as it can output 
> to TV, you have what amounts to  Linux box.  
> 
> Or have you?

I haven't got a breakout board myself but as far as I can tell with it a 
GP2X is just like a Linux PC.

Mine had an intermittent hardware fault and stopped working recently (I 
attribute this to it being a first edition) but my boyfriend's one has 
been working happily and the later firmware comes with other goodies too 
like a web server.

I like it enough that I'm thinking about getting a later edition one.


Gem

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