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Actually runs! Linux Tablet - I got one !
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theonelaw
2013-09-05 , 07:51
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Advertised as a ubuntu tablet
having an intel n2600 and a 10inch capacitive
screen
~420usd plus a bit for shipping etc.
has Simcard (GSM) + wifi + rj45
and 3 usb 2.0 ports SDcard reader
and came with a paltry 1gb ram
and a 5400rpm wd scorpio blue 320gb
Out of the box it barely worked,
but I pumped up the ddr3 to 2gb,
and I slapped in an old SSD (256gb)
(abandoning the ubuntu cruft) and
installed Sabayon 64bit KDE
--- and off we go !
Everything works = drivers are all packaged in Sabayon
Touchscreen,
GSM (3g), wifi, LAN, VGA (Yes it has a normal dsub)
every single bit works no kludging around
looking for NDISwrappers or any stray firmwares.
(I did try the XFCE version and it seems quite a bit faster,
but I am anticipating a KDE mobile breakthrough soon)
All I need now is to crack the telepathy-ring
how-to so I can use the GSM as a telephone.
Anyone know how to make phone calls through the GSM ?
The GSM module is a HUAwei em770w,
(it even allegedly has GPS but I haven't had time to check yet)
Libre-office, GIMP and just about anything else
you could ever want on a linux desktop tablet
I even installed it using the UEFI mode,
not a hitch
And it boots very quickly considering I am running KDE,
that part is impressive
[disclaimer - I still use both of my n900s,
they remain my only telefony
]
__________________
Three n900s: One for
stable working platform
,
One for
development testing
Chopping Onions
One for
saltwater immersion power testing
resurrected !
parts scavenging
My Mods for
Wonko
's
Advanced Clock Plugin
:
ISO8601 clock mod
and
Momental_IST clock mod
Printing your Email with the N900
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