presumably any sa1110 cross-compiler would work, but there could be some reason it woulden't. in fact, any of the standard distributions of linux should run on it as long as you can get the bootloader specs and how it does it's boot process. of course, the braille models might need to know how to understand a brl keyboard, but the qwerty model should resemble stock arm boards and connectors other then the lack of visual display... it should make no difference for the compiler of course. I woulden't want to build on the machine itself, just as you don't compile stuff on your ipaq. you generate cross-code or multi-platform code and the strip it or whatever. the beauty will be in adding a later kernel and seeing it take more recent cf cards ... like the support for gps and cellular cards whch would add instant functionallity without any intervention from the manufacturer... this is in particular contrast to the humanware model where you cant really do anything with the underlying operating system... to me, the brlnote is like selling software that is accessible, but not being able to use windows itself... kinda like the early days of arkenstone or something... -----Original Message----- From: blinux-list-admin@redhat.com [mailto:blinux-list-admin@redhat.com]On Behalf Of Tommy Craig Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 1:30 PM To: blinux-list@redhat.com Subject: Re: the Papenmeir device that was supposed to be coming out the ELBA will have a compiler available for it. It will not come as standard with the unit though. Also obviously, it is a palm top and not a full blown laptop. This restricts the amount of memory that is available. However, you will be able to use off the shelf products such as microdrives for storage. The latest one that I've seen is by Toshiba, it has 5gb of storage and sells for around $399. Of course they also have smaller and less expensive models. Tommy _______________________________________________ Blinux-list@redhat.com https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list