Re: How to install Familiar on a Jornada 720

Hello

KE >PMR Hi there, what do I need in order to install familiar linux in my
KE >PMR j720? Where do I get a howto, the familiar images, etc? Is it usable
KE >PMR or experimental?
KE = Familiar linux doesnt have support for the 7xx in their latest release
KE (please correct me if Im wrong).

Familiar 0.8.4 doesn't currently support the 7xx, but 0.8.2 does.

KE >The first thing is to get a 512Mb CompactFlash card. You can get a smaller
KE >one, but you mustn't get a bigger one (I think) or it won't be recognised
KE >(or the excess won't be).
KE = Wrong... Although we cannot be sure about the exact limit, theres no
KE problem what so ever with 2GB cards (and probobly anything up to 8GB will
KE work fine)

That's good to know. I thought the 512Mb limit was from the hardware, but 
it must have been just WinCE that couldn't handle more.

KE >You probably want to follow the instructions for no flashboard, which
KE >means a 2.4.X kernel is the best choice at the moment.
KE = We got a good 2.6 kernel now. Its faster, more dependable and with better
KE support. So lets use is. Michaels 2.4 patches are good though.

Is sound working in 2.6 yet? Then I could play several gigs of MP3s if I 
got a new CF card.

Thanks for the information.

Swithun.