Debian with lxde desktop on archos gen8

Search This thread
By:
Advanced…
LeoNg628

LeoNg628

Senior Member
Dec 2, 2009
306
35
from here:
http://www.openaos.org/archives/732

With thanks to the post from katleastudio on xda to get me started, I created a debian lxde rootfs.img that works with the angstrom kernel from SDE. I documented the steps which can be found in the wiki entry Debian gen8 . There is also a download available for the rootfs.

Note: I tested this on an A101IT , but it should also work on other gen8 devices. For devices with resistive touchscreen it will need an additional calibration tool.

Things that work on Debian:

- Wifi

- Sound

- Video playback (no acceleration yet)

- Battery monitor

- Package manager

There is however still a lot to do like getting dsp, sgx , usb ports, bluetooth etc. It is just a nice image to play around with and get to know more about linux and your archos.

Below are some screenshots.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse


lxde3.png

lxde2.png
 
  • Like
Reactions: Lenn
T

TjaXanK

Senior Member
Mar 14, 2010
199
34
you should be able to get the Video drivers by doing this :
In The Terminal:
sudo apt-get install xserver-xorg-video-omap3

and then to activate it:
gksudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.cong

and add these lines to the document that you get
Section "Module"
Load "extmod"
Load "dbe"
Load "glx"
Load "freetype"
Load "type1"
Load "record"
Load "dri"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Builtin Default Monitor"
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "Builtin Default fbdev Device 0"
Driver "omapfb"
Option "fb" "/dev/fb0"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Builtin Default fbdev Screen 0"
Device "Builtin Default fbdev Device 0"
Monitor "Builtin Default Monitor"
EndSection

Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "Builtin Default Layout"
Screen "Builtin Default fbdev Screen 0"

EndSection


THEN, for the usb, I think that to get the drivers going you have to have a usb peripherial connected when the device boots, try that... I might give it a try sooner or later, just I'm concentrating on my own right now
 
  • Like
Reactions: Lenn
LeoNg628

LeoNg628

Senior Member
Dec 2, 2009
306
35
Lennb said:
Yeah, i know this site:)
they have do the froyo roms for generation 7 (the A5IT):D
i had this rom, but it works not good, but this looks great!:)
but i dojt kjow how to install it with the sde agstrom kernel.
Where do i get them? I flashed the kernel for UD:);)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

I'm rather concern the bug of this release:confused:
 
LeoNg628

LeoNg628

Senior Member
Dec 2, 2009
306
35
If the video playback is okay, and there are few bug is acceptable.
I will try this Linux rather than any Android...
 
Lenn

Lenn

Senior Member
Jan 14, 2011
1,129
174
Lippstadt
TjaXanK said:
you should be able to get the Video drivers by doing this :
In The Terminal:
sudo apt-get install xserver-xorg-video-omap3

and then to activate it:
gksudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.cong

and add these lines to the document that you get
Section "Module"
Load "extmod"
Load "dbe"
Load "glx"
Load "freetype"
Load "type1"
Load "record"
Load "dri"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Builtin Default Monitor"
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "Builtin Default fbdev Device 0"
Driver "omapfb"
Option "fb" "/dev/fb0"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Builtin Default fbdev Screen 0"
Device "Builtin Default fbdev Device 0"
Monitor "Builtin Default Monitor"
EndSection

Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "Builtin Default Layout"
Screen "Builtin Default fbdev Screen 0"

EndSection


THEN, for the usb, I think that to get the drivers going you have to have a usb peripherial connected when the device boots, try that... I might give it a try sooner or later, just I'm concentrating on my own right now
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

You should send this to the openaos community;)
 
D

divx118

Senior Member
Dec 20, 2009
343
198
The omap video driver is already installed on the rootfs.img So no need to install it again.
Videoplayback works for a simple divx, but don't expect miracles without hardware acceleration. cpu will be working overtime to play it.
If you want excelent videoplayback use the original android.

If you want to try it, you have to install SDE from www.archos.com and install it. As stated on the site this will void your warranty.
Donwload the debianlxdefinal.img.tar.gz untar it rename it to rootfs.img and replace the rootfs.img in the root of your archos.

If you want to play around with linux, then this can be something for you.

If you are looking for something better working then the original android then you want to skip this.

Maurice :cool:
 
Infinity123

Infinity123

Senior Member
Feb 8, 2011
92
24
Tallinn
which version of debian you use, I want to install on it win2-7 pack (file that makes allmost any linux soft look like windows 7)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

C
[ROOT] Howto root easily your Gen8 device [fw 2.0.71 - 2.4.83] + R/W FILESYSTEM
Replies
815
Views
489K
S
shanreecodr
L
Honeycomb on Archos gen8 [development thread] [early stage]
Replies
106
Views
98K
P
pen25
A
Archos 101 one-click-root for firmware 2.0.71 using Archangel
Replies
391
Views
261K
B
Boonjour666
L
[Gen8] ICS on Gen8 (A70S) preview
Replies
55
Views
46K
G
GPHENOM
K
Debian with gnome on A101
Replies
96
Views
43K
O
OminousE

Top Liked Posts

24 Hours All time
  • There are no posts matching your filters.
  • 1
    LeoNg628
    LeoNg628
    from here:
    http://www.openaos.org/archives/732

    With thanks to the post from katleastudio on xda to get me started, I created a debian lxde rootfs.img that works with the angstrom kernel from SDE. I documented the steps which can be found in the wiki entry Debian gen8 . There is also a download available for the rootfs.

    Note: I tested this on an A101IT , but it should also work on other gen8 devices. For devices with resistive touchscreen it will need an additional calibration tool.

    Things that work on Debian:

    - Wifi

    - Sound

    - Video playback (no acceleration yet)

    - Battery monitor

    - Package manager

    There is however still a lot to do like getting dsp, sgx , usb ports, bluetooth etc. It is just a nice image to play around with and get to know more about linux and your archos.

    Below are some screenshots.
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse


    lxde3.png

    lxde2.png
    View
    1
    T
    TjaXanK
    you should be able to get the Video drivers by doing this :
    In The Terminal:
    sudo apt-get install xserver-xorg-video-omap3

    and then to activate it:
    gksudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.cong

    and add these lines to the document that you get
    Section "Module"
    Load "extmod"
    Load "dbe"
    Load "glx"
    Load "freetype"
    Load "type1"
    Load "record"
    Load "dri"
    EndSection

    Section "Monitor"
    Identifier "Builtin Default Monitor"
    EndSection

    Section "Device"
    Identifier "Builtin Default fbdev Device 0"
    Driver "omapfb"
    Option "fb" "/dev/fb0"
    EndSection

    Section "Screen"
    Identifier "Builtin Default fbdev Screen 0"
    Device "Builtin Default fbdev Device 0"
    Monitor "Builtin Default Monitor"
    EndSection

    Section "ServerLayout"
    Identifier "Builtin Default Layout"
    Screen "Builtin Default fbdev Screen 0"

    EndSection


    THEN, for the usb, I think that to get the drivers going you have to have a usb peripherial connected when the device boots, try that... I might give it a try sooner or later, just I'm concentrating on my own right now
    View

New posts