Hi Maziar,
The ultimate purpose is to get myself introduced to basic graphics
operation/coding on embedded Linux.
Up to now, I've been using an Olimex SAM9-L9260, currently running
2.6.31.6 built with Buildroot 2010.08. Use external toolchain, CT-NG
1.8.1 (CrossTool).
So I'm somehwat familiar with coding & customising bootstrap, U-boot,
kernel & rootfs on SAM9260.
Which is the reason I thought 9261 might be a good entry-level start.
It's been the same for getting started on Linux.
Using Ubuntu 10.04 on PC, it would take forever to figure out the
practical side of things like start-up scripts, basic workings of a
Rootfs skeleton etc. etc.
Booting problems you refer to I don't think are an issue, although I
have noticed posts about errata wrt booting on Nand etc.
I'll probably still stick for a while with the standard procedure
booting from DataFlash, holding AT91 bootstrap & U-boot....
Does that clarify it better ?
B rgds
Kris
On Mon, 2010-10-11 at 16:43 +0000, Maziar wrote:
>
> Hi Kris,
> You have not mentioned the purpose of your purchase, if it is 9261 or
> the beagle. I understood that you want something to play around with.
> I would suggest that you first consider that do you just need speed
> and processing, or do you need more down to the bits programming and a
> particular application in mind. The 9261 might do somethings as fast
> as the beagle. I have not worked with the 9261 to be honest, but is is
> definitely a capable chip, but this also means my comment is
> superficial, because I have no idea about the 9261 behavior in various
> instances, I have see a lot of posts about the programming and booting
> problems existing with the 9261 chips. Just because something is
> really cheap I would't take that route, because in some instances, the
> cheap is not necessarily also better, but this is not all cases,
> because for example ARM7 is also cheap and is also very good chip, but
> I would't say that the 9261 is the best amongst ARM9 series.
> What do you say to that? Anyone ?
> Best regards.
>
> --- In A..., Microbit_Ubuntu wrote:
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I've been sitting on the fence wrt getting an embedded linux board
> with
> > VGA output for a while now.
> > To avoid too much HW transparency, I'd rather not take the Beagle
> board
> > route just yet. (for transparency, I might as well use my PC :-)
> >
> > I've noticed the Embest SBC9261-I board, seems like a good deal.
> > Are there any users here, or anyone familiar with this board ?
> >
> > I'm wondering if it's worthwhile getting, or if there are any
cons
> on
> > that particular board. It's almost *too* inexpensive :-)
> >
> > Support isn't/shouldn't be too big an issue I guess, but I'm
curious
> why
> > the board still only offers a "turnkey" 2.6.24 kernel. Too little
> > uptake ? Or ?
> > I came across this board on youtiyou.com a year ago, hence the
> query.
> >
> > I plan to use an LCD-less version, I think.
> >
> > TIA !
> >
> > --
> > Best regards,
> > Kris
>
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Best regards,
Kris