Arch Linux?

[GullyFoyle]

I just purchased a Pogoplug because Arch Linux can be installed on it. It looks to be a cheap server when duly modified.
I was wondering if Arch Linux could be installed on the A500?
http://archlinuxarm.org/platforms/armv6/pogoplug-provideov3

Pogoplug Pro is the first of a new variety of hardware from Pogoplug. They are based on the PLX/Oxford Semiconductor NAS7820 SoC, which provides two ARMv6 cores clocked at 700MHz.

Debian can also be installed on the Pogoplug so I assume it can be on the A500.
I know nothing about Linux and this will be my first trial and error install.
But hey for A $16 MEDIA SERVER WHAT IS THERE TO LOSE?
Thank You

 

[jliedeka]

You would, of course, have to build an image of the OS as a ROM. I think there are other Linux on Iconia projects. Not sure about driver support.

I'm a big fan of Arch on my net book and desktop. It wouldn't be my choice for a tablet. I think of Arch in terms of its rolling release cycle. You would probably need to pick a point in time and build a ROM. If you could automate the ROM build from some sort of Arch virtual machine, it might be feasable.

Jim