Re: Merging Familiar Linux, OpenZaurus and OpenSimpad

> After the move to the new linux-eabi OpenZaurus, OpenSimpad and Familiar
> will be binary compatible with each other and debian-arm. All 3 distros
> are already being built from the same source, namely OpenEmbedded.
>
> The release managers of those projects would like the three projects to
> merge and create a small, fast, stable and professional Linux distribution
> for all kinds of devices (handhelds, webpads, settop-boxes, POS systems).
>
> Back in the days when we unified as part of the OpenEmbedded team, we
> found it
> would be better to keep the known "brand names" for while we are in the
> transition
> from the non-OE releases to the OE-based releases. After a couple
> of successful OE-based releases, we now think it's the time to do the
> next step and complete the merger.
>
> What are your opinions on this subject?

My opinion, FWIW, is yes, go ahead.

Cheers
Tim 


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