I was reading over the weekend about how you could install "scratchbox" and use it to build software for use on your Zipit Z2. I do not own one of these yet, but when I get one (and I will) I will probably want to go right to work on developing new applications or compiling existing ones to experiment with.
If you don't all ready have a Linux box set up, it could be quite a bit of work to prepare a development platform to use. I opted to create a VirtualBox for this purpose. Assuming that other folks are going to be building Linux boxes just to compile applications, it only makes sense to share my VirtualBox creation.
I have created a Torrent which includes a Debian 5 VirtualBox image which had scratchbox installed and configured out of the box. Unpack it, boot it, and get to compiling! Note that this is a compilation of entirely *free* software. No funny business or illegalities here.
The torrent can be found here: http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/5103140 and because TPB has been having "issues" lately you can also get it here: http://isohunt.com/torrent_details/133678149/?tab=summary
Seeding this first day is going to be slow. Tomorrow I will bring the Torrent into the office with me and kick up the bandwidth a bit.
If you haven't seen the Z2 in action yet, check out this site.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
You need a Zipit
I just signed up to be a Zipit Wireless Affiliate.
The Zipit is a little wireless gadget that looks like a hand-held laptop and provides you a method of texting your friends (through cellular networks), Instant Messaging your 'buddies' through various IM protocols, listening to your music (it has a Micro SD card slot), playing Internet Radio ... and more.
The creators of the device built it around an open source Linux kernel, and encourage application development. It's a pretty brilliant idea.
Also, the things are only $50. So you need one, right?
I plan on putting together a page dedicated to these hot little gadgets once I get my "affiliate kit" and such.
** EDIT : The affiliate program appears to be done and over so I have removed my links to the now defunct web site. There is talk of a new program starting up and I have asked to be involved. If it ever develops, I will Blog about it. **
The Zipit is a little wireless gadget that looks like a hand-held laptop and provides you a method of texting your friends (through cellular networks), Instant Messaging your 'buddies' through various IM protocols, listening to your music (it has a Micro SD card slot), playing Internet Radio ... and more.
The creators of the device built it around an open source Linux kernel, and encourage application development. It's a pretty brilliant idea.
Also, the things are only $50. So you need one, right?
I plan on putting together a page dedicated to these hot little gadgets once I get my "affiliate kit" and such.
** EDIT : The affiliate program appears to be done and over so I have removed my links to the now defunct web site. There is talk of a new program starting up and I have asked to be involved. If it ever develops, I will Blog about it. **
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