Community Updates/2008-10-03 - Revision history

Phobie: new date format

2009-10-09T14:43:42Z

new date format

Phobie: Community Updates/October 3rd, 2008 moved to Community Updates/2008-10-03: new date format

2009-10-09T14:30:57Z

Community Updates/October 3rd, 2008 moved to Community Updates/2008-10-03: new date format

Phobie: linkfix

2009-10-09T13:26:26Z

linkfix

Phobie: /* Distributions */ linkfix

2008-10-22T02:16:00Z

‎Distributions: linkfix

Kbjorgensen: /* From the stars */ Linked to the relevant article

2008-10-08T10:42:28Z

‎From the stars: Linked to the relevant article

Richlv: /* From the stars */ - fix minor typo

2008-10-07T13:03:29Z

‎From the stars: - fix minor typo

Richlv: /* Wiki and community */ - fix few more minor typos

2008-10-07T13:01:10Z

‎Wiki and community: - fix few more minor typos

Richlv: /* Wiki and community */ - fix minor typo

2008-10-07T12:59:36Z

‎Wiki and community: - fix minor typo

Richlv: /* Hardware */ - fix minor typo

2008-10-07T12:16:09Z

‎Hardware: - fix minor typo

MinhHaDuong: /* Distributions */ Clarify use of Qtopia string

2008-10-07T08:35:08Z

‎Distributions: Clarify use of Qtopia string

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 = Distributions =
 * The big affair was the release of [[Om 2008.9 Update]] on September 19th, the dot one ASU. Or was it a big non-event, because those who updated daily were already ahead when it was released ? Some users were surprised that the ''stable'' feeds do not update almost everything everyday anymore, but this is what ''stable'' is supposed to mean. You don't get the nice fixes in the latest kernel, but you don't get the nasty new bugs either.

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 = Distributions =
 * The big affair was the release of [[Om 2008.9 Update]] on September 19th, the dot one ASU. Or was it a big non-event, because those who updated daily were already ahead when it was released ? Some users were surprised that the ''stable'' feeds do not update almost everything everyday anymore, but this is what ''stable'' is supposed to mean. You don't get the nice fixes in the latest kernel, but you don't get the nasty new bugs either.
-* Another big point release: [[Qtopia]] 4.4. It's now called Qt Extended. Many wiki pages will need updating, but we should still use the Qtopia name to refer to versions up to 4.3.x.
+* Another big point release: [[Qtopia / Qt Extended on FreeRunner|Qtopia]] 4.4. It's now called Qt Extended. Many wiki pages will need updating, but we should still use the Qtopia name to refer to versions up to 4.3.x.
 * FSO repositories moved to http://downloads.freesmartphone.org. Thanks Beartech for the interim hosting.
 * A startup announced [http://www.neopwn.com/index.php NeoPwn], a distribution geared towards ''penetration testing''. I am not sure if they are shipping yet. Their hat color is unclear to me, their slogan is ''Own it.. before it owns you.''

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 {{Languages|Community Updates/October 3rd, 2008}}
 = Distributions =
-* The big affair was the release of [[Om2008.9 Update]] on September 19th, the dot one ASU. Or was it a big non-event, because those who updated daily were already ahead when it was released ? Some users were surprised that the ''stable'' feeds do not update almost everything everyday anymore, but this is what ''stable'' is supposed to mean. You don't get the nice fixes in the latest kernel, but you don't get the nasty new bugs either.
+* The big affair was the release of [[Om 2008.9 Update]] on September 19th, the dot one ASU. Or was it a big non-event, because those who updated daily were already ahead when it was released ? Some users were surprised that the ''stable'' feeds do not update almost everything everyday anymore, but this is what ''stable'' is supposed to mean. You don't get the nice fixes in the latest kernel, but you don't get the nasty new bugs either.
 * Another big point release: [[Qtopia]] 4.4. It's now called Qt Extended. Many wiki pages will need updating, but we should still use the Qtopia name to refer to versions up to 4.3.x.
 * FSO repositories moved to http://downloads.freesmartphone.org. Thanks Beartech for the interim hosting.

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 * There were many kernel patches about SD cards and bus speed. Confusion about which kernel version goes into which branch and about packaging strategies led to some module mismatch issues.
 * There are still ''interesting'' discussions on the kernel mailing list on the [http://lists.openmoko.org/pipermail/openmoko-kernel/2008-September/005073.html state of the wlan driver]. For the rest of us, it means that the Wifi driver is still being actively developed. In plain English: likely to be full of bugs.
-* The alsa sound configuration still puzzles most users. I think that as long as alsa-mixer is based on a linear list of cryptic acronyms, we are in the dark. Internship idea: redo the mixer as a clickable image map based on the [[Neo 1973 audio subsystem#ALSA Channels| sound chip circuits]]. Make that work for all Linux distros.
+* The [[Neo alsamixer|alsa sound configuration]] still puzzles most users. I think that as long as alsa-mixer is based on a linear list of cryptic acronyms, we are in the dark. Internship idea: redo the mixer as a clickable image map based on the [[Neo 1973 audio subsystem#ALSA Channels| sound chip circuits]]. Make that work for all Linux distros.
 * Developers should be aware that the [http://lists.openmoko.org/pipermail/devel/2008-September/002030.html Meta-toolchain] was refreshed.
 * The kernel guys have banged their heads together about how to send all their changes upstream. Conclusion: good luck, that is a tough job.

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 * There were many kernel patches about SD cards and bus speed. Confusion about which kernel version goes into which branch and about packaging strategies led to some module mismatch issues.
 * There are still ''interesting'' discussions on the kernel mailing list on the [http://lists.openmoko.org/pipermail/openmoko-kernel/2008-September/005073.html state of the wlan driver]. For the rest of us, it means that the Wifi driver is still being actively developed. In plain English: likely to be full of bugs.
-* The alsa sound configuration still puzzle most users. I think that as long as alsa-mixer is based on a linear list of cryptic acronyms, we are in the dark. Internship idea: redo the mixer as a clickable image map based on the [[Neo 1973 audio subsystem#ALSA Channels| sound chip circuits]]. Make that work for all Linux distros.
+* The alsa sound configuration still puzzles most users. I think that as long as alsa-mixer is based on a linear list of cryptic acronyms, we are in the dark. Internship idea: redo the mixer as a clickable image map based on the [[Neo 1973 audio subsystem#ALSA Channels| sound chip circuits]]. Make that work for all Linux distros.
 * Developers should be aware that the [http://lists.openmoko.org/pipermail/devel/2008-September/002030.html Meta-toolchain] was refreshed.
 * The kernel guys have banged their heads together about how to send all their changes upstream. Conclusion: good luck, that is a tough job.

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 * The Documentation Team recategorized everything using a two-levels scheme. Browsing should be easier now, [[:Category:Categories| try it]]! Of course we now need to clean up the pages inside each subcategory, but at least the big POS is not many small pos. Divide-and-conquer.
 * We also organized the list of applications. Now there is a [[Applications|master directory]], then detailed lists by topic, and then application pages.
-* The search box now uses google engine instead of the mediawiki build-in. More goodness coming soon: "Add page in this category" and "Site directory" extensions.
+* The search box now uses google engine instead of the mediawiki built-in. More goodness coming soon: "Add page in this category" and "Site directory" extensions.
 * Some nice artwork flew by on the community list. Raster is still with us. Following some advertisement, the [[Desktop wallpaper gallery]] grew from 1 to 4 images. Keep them coming !
 * We are having a defining hearts-to-hearts discussion on the community list in Risto's initiated thread [http://lists.openmoko.org/pipermail/community/2008-October/032465.html The Lost Openmoko community]. See also the [http://lists.openmoko.org/nabble.html#nabble-tt1102493 Weeky Engineering News 38] for Om's plans to involve the community more in the release process.
-* Good things are the pipeline for the Community Repository, including a submit by web interface (tickets [http://admin-trac.openmoko.org/trac/ticket/1518 1518],  [http://admin-trac.openmoko.org/trac/ticket/1543 1543])
+* Good things are in the pipeline for the Community Repository, including a submit by web interface (tickets [http://admin-trac.openmoko.org/trac/ticket/1518 1518],  [http://admin-trac.openmoko.org/trac/ticket/1543 1543])
 = From the stars =

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 * [[Battery#DIY external battery pack from a Minty case]], or how to run the Neo from batteries (NB: a pair of AA cells will not provide as much as 1 amp of current.)
 * Thanks to Claus and Lothar, [http://lists.openmoko.org/pipermail/community/2008-September/031444.html the CAD files] are now available in other formats (BRLCAD, IGES, STEP)
-* Michael negociated with a custom-case making company, they could build something more rugged/waterproof if the demand was high enough.
+* Michael negotiated with a custom-case making company, they could build something more rugged/waterproof if the demand was high enough.
 = Wiki and community =