Debian with gnome on A101

[katleastudio]

Hi everybody,

I managed to install a version of debian (with gnome) on the A101.
Most of the things works but the wifi is not yet fully operational. I work on it right now.
Edit : Wifi activated, and patch for sound available
Here is the file rootfs.img into two parts. For now, the only version is in French but soon I will upload an English version.
Edit : Supports english, see wiki for instructions

For more informations visit http://www.debian-archos.com
I will check this thread if you have any question about my debian.

Links are here http://www.debian-archos.com/download-debian-for-archos-gen8

Login : debian

password : debian

su password : debian

Enjoy

**Edit**
Added a tutorial on "How to create a rootfs.img" on my website
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[ExploreMN]

That is very cool. I don't speak or read French, so I can't really check it out, but how is the speed compared to Froyo?

 

[katleastudio]

it take time to launch but after it's pretty fast, but the interest is primarily to release all the capabilities of the tablet!
And don't worry, i'm making an english version at this time, but it takes a lot of time, so be patient !

 

[lieckedeeler]

Well... that sounds very interresting.... Did you get the touch-screen working?

 

[katleastudio]

Well... that sounds very interresting.... Did you get the touch-screen working?

Yep As you can see on youtube : watch?v=m0gcIN6Vzo8
And it's not a VNC!

USB master works too, you can connect a keyboard, usb key etc ....

For the wifi I manage to connect via ifup and to ping google, but the internet does not work ... If anyone has an idea it would be with pleasure.

 

[lieckedeeler]

@katleastudio

tried to watch on youtube... did you remove the video? I get an error message when i tried watching it.

 

[katleastudio]

@katleastudio

tried to watch on youtube... did you remove the video? I get an error message when i tried watching it.

No, i just make a link mistake, the link is : watch?v=VC56jtFGB-U
sorry about that

 

[TjaXanK]

this is great! going to test it straight away! so, is the wi-fi the only thing not working?

 

[katleastudio]

this is great! going to test it straight away! so, is the wi-fi the only thing not working?

At this time the orientation Sensor and wifi doesn't work. Some internal devices like the screen are not recognized but works anyway, i have making a drivers package, but i only know the "isnmod" for integrate them

 

[TjaXanK]

ok, let us know when you manage to get these working, almost done downloading it!
EDIT: I'll try and see if i can get them to work and if i do, i'll let you know

 

[TjaXanK]

So, things that currently don't work are wi-fi, bluetooth, orientation sensor, hadware graphics and audio... a part from those issues I'm impressed on how well debian runs on the archos 70

 

[cajl]

see the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC56jtFGB-U&feature=player_embedded

 

[JPBACMAN]

Tu cartonnes !!!

 

[cajl]

it is ok on 7.0 IT

 

[ExploreMN]

No, i just make a link mistake, the link is : watch?v=VC56jtFGB-U
sorry about that

Holy shaky cam! Were you nervous while recording?

Anyway, looks like you are making great progress. I know a number of people who would LOVE a full working Linux OS on this thing. Me being one of them!

 

[cajl]

On my Archos 7.0 IT

 

[ExploreMN]

On my Archos 7.0 IT

Looks awesome.

 

[tazarus]

Debian or Ubuntu on A70 it

Hello,
Really nice work, i hope you get the WIFI 100% and sound so it will be perfect for me !
As someone told you on your website, the coming Ubuntu release named "Natty Narwhal 11.04" will get the UNITY and GNOME interface, and it will be easy to switch from one to another, UNITY is also what looks like the Ubuntu Netbook Edition screen.
Maybe you can try to get UNITY inside Debian ? you will find more here :

//help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuNetbookEdition

Ex :With Ubuntu 10.10 a new desktop called "Unity" was introduced as default for the Ubuntu netbook edition. The new interface should use the small desktop of netbooks more effectively, give a better structured access to the installed application and be more touchscreen-friendly. It is already planned to use Unity as default desktop for Ubuntu 11.04

 

[Techngro]

I am really exited for this. I have always wanted to use Linux as my main OS, but because of certain things I need (i.e. World of Warcraft ) that don't work well on Ubuntu, I always end up uninstalling and going back to Windows.

So I would love to have a nice Ubuntu/Android dual boot system on my A70. Keep up the good work.

And guys, don't forget to thank the OP. It's great when people do things like this to give us non-dev types better products.

 

[399man]

Squeeze on A43it \o/

I did it using the same method.

And my 43it successfully booted Debian Squeeze.
/!\ 5mp shots.
esdeem.ch/trash/HPIM8175.JPG
esdeem.ch/trash/HPIM8176.JPG
esdeem.ch/trash/HPIM8178.JPG
esdeem.ch/trash/HPIM8179.JPG

The main problem is screen calibration. The pointer remains about 5 mm away from the screen borders, which make the menu totally unusable.
But as the center of the screen is usable, I managed to launch some applications.