Linux Port of Netpliance's I-Opener? 17
2bfree writes "Netpliance has the I-Opener for $200 and I was wondering if anybody was working on a port for Linux for it. This would be great for controlling other computers on a home network with VNC, Internet access for people that come over and maybe playing MP3s off the network. What do you guys think? " Update: 03/12 12:50 by C :It seems that there is a solution! Check here for the details.
been there done that (Score:1)
Re:been there done that (Score:1)
Razor's cheap, blades'll cost ya (Score:1)
Just thought of something (Score:1)
Re:Update: $99 (Score:1)
Re:Insides of the I-Opener (Score:1)
- Mike
Re:Update: $99 (Score:1)
iopener runs QNX (Score:1)
http://devices.internet.com/other_appliance/Oth
says that the iopener runs qnx, that would be cool, but the lack of drivers would be a problem. The big question would be how to get into it to see what's going on.
It appears to use a 200Mhz processor so you can't expect too much. However as a remote terminal it would be very nice. Now, how to hack it...
Has anyone here found a device that emulates a phone system so I can put one of these in the kitchen and have it talk to my server? (I also have a apple desktop tv system (the pippen) that would also benefit from this. Heck if I could browse using webTV without the service that would be nice.
Telephone line emulators (Score:1)
Update: $99 (Score:2)
It caught my eye also. I've squeezed Linux into about 12K before, so could probably fit it there. 32K RAM is tight for web browsing, of course.
There's no network port. I could talk to another Linux box through the parallel port, or the modem if it's not a proprietary modem (I can make a modem-to-modem interface if I can tell both modems to not expect a dialtone or ring).
The i-opener uses the Trident CyberBLADE i7 graphics chip -- I haven't checked the level of Linux support for it. I also don't know how standard the signals from the mouse on the keyboard is.
Re:Just thought of something (Score:2)
Worst case involves wiring to the bus.. Ewww.. I'm hoping they're forthcoming with specifications, so I can quit playing the guestimate man
I've ordered another one from Netpliance.. $100 bucks isn't bad for a play toy.. I'll crack the case when I get it..
Re:iopener runs QNX (Score:2)
It runs QNX.
200mhz x86 processor. I'm guessing MediaGX
16M FlashROM, 32M RAM. 4M of user filespace.
And to boot, they profess that they may support alternative embedded OS, specifically mentioning Linux.
I'm hot to do this. I've got some experience with kernel internals, but I'm not a guru grade wizard yet. I'd need help, especially from the Embedded Linux camps. Any interested parties should contact me via email. I have also contacted Netpliance with a request for deeper specification.
Re:Razor's cheap, blades'll cost ya (Score:2)
They do offer 'combination' service for both a PC and an iopener for prices cheaper than, say, Compuserve or AOL..