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Hi Neil et al

On 27/03/07, Neil Williams <linux@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > an aversion to XP/Vista and will continue to do so. I'm working now
> > > on a replacement for WinCE on embedded devices so that we can take
> > > Debian around in our hands.
> > >
> > I have a XDA II (O2) that I would love to shoehorn Debian onto. Is
> > that possible yet please? I have gone to various forums and it seems
> > that it is on the way. Just thought you might know more.
>
> It is coming, honest, but it is not easy. If openembedded don't support
> your device, then it is going to take a while. I can't say how long,
> I'm hoping to make signficant progress this year but who can say what
> kind of hurdles lay ahead. So far, I have about ten packages, an
> untested installer and no kernel.
> ;-)
Would it help if I gave you this device to play with?
>
> > I applaud Matt's passion and I actively encourage it. We need it
> > because with passion like that things will change. I don't personally
> > believe that he will chase folks away. They might have questions but
> > great, let's generate the discussion.
>
> I'm sure you agree that such discussions need to remain civil - it got
> a bit ugly recently and nobody wants that kind of discussion.

Totally agree!
-- 
Rich
http://www.cregy.co.uk
Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him.
Romans 12 v 1

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