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Ive managed to run Ubuntu Netbook Remix on the A101 in SDE.
By run i mean i see GDM, because the driver for the touchscreen seems not to be working.
What ive did was, i took an image from here: http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-netbook/ports/releases/10.10/release/ and copied everything from the data partition to a new .img file. Also ive copied the modules from the angstrom rootfs.img.
Then just copied over my rootfs.img over the angstrom one and booted.
There seems to be lots of issues, mainly, i guess, because the init script in the initrd should do something, the one from angstrom doesnt.
Also the kernel-log says it cant read the /proc/ filesystem.
I uploaded my rootfs img to rapidshare for you to try for yourselfes, maybe someone can pick up from here and build a really working kernel+initramfs.
http://rapidshare.com/users/KVLF41
I know it's not working out of the box but it's still pretty cool! IBy netbook remix you mean the new Unity UI correct>
Yes, but as i could not login,i havent seen if the windowmanager works correctly.
gomork said:
Ive managed to run Ubuntu Netbook Remix on the A101 in SDE.
By run i mean i see GDM, because the driver for the touchscreen seems not to be working.
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Kudos! - You could just try to plug in a usb mouse/keyboard into the usb port - it's usb host (mouse and keyboard work in android)
I'd love to see some more action with this. A mouse+keyboard should at elast get you access to the desktop and thus, terminal. From there, enabling the touch screen should be within arms reach.
To experiment for myself, could you write together a fool proof (noob proof) guide to get to where you're at?
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Kudos! - You could just try to plug in a usb mouse/keyboard into the usb port - it's usb host (mouse and keyboard work in android)
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i tried that, but it did not work. But that might be because the only Device i have here to test is some wireless usb mouse, which might need some other drivers.
Im currently working on an image with the xserver-xorg-input-evtouch driver built-in. I hope that gets the touchscreen working in X11.
To get started:
Get some Ubuntu.
Install rootstock using: sudo apt-get install rootstock.
Run rootstock:
sudo rootstock --fqdn archos-ubuntu --login ubuntu --password ubuntu --keepimage --imagesize 2G --seed ubuntu-netbook
That one generates an .img file you can copy over your existing rootfs.img.
hi,
I'm very interested to get ubuntu working on archos 101
I've tried your instructions to build an image but it stops after:
...
Setting up software-center (3.0.4) ...
No protocol specified
/usr/lib/pymodules/python2.6/gtk-2.0/gtk/__init__.py:57: GtkWarning: could not open display
warnings.warn(str(e), _gtk.Warning)
WARNING:root:Failed to setup dbus (ignoring)
Setting up xul-ext-ubufox (0.9~rc2-0ubuntu5) ...
Setting up ubufox (0.9~rc2-0ubuntu5) ...
Processing triggers for python-central ...
Setting up xserver-xorg-core (2:1.9.0-0ubuntu7) ...
Setting up gamin (0.1.10-1ubuntu3) ...
Setting up firefox-branding (3.6.10+build1+nobinonly-0ubuntu3) ...
Setting up mono-2.0-gac (2.6.7-3ubuntu1) ...
Setting up mono-gac (2.6.7-3ubuntu1) ...
* Installing 3 assemblies from libappindicator0.1-cil into Mono
i had to ctrl+c, because i tas going no where for about an hour.
I guess it needs display ? ..but i don't know how to solve this
Maybe you could try with an imagesize of 3G or another release like karmic.
i did, my first try was with 2Gb, but didn't finish because it went out of space
then I've tried with 3Gb and stoped as i wrote
I had that problem too once.. Just trying again might work rootstock seems to be a bit buggy.
A little update: usb-mice work, when the modules are copied in /lib/modules in the image, but only when no computer is connected on the mini-usb port, that was the problem in the first place.
Wlan driver extracted from stock archos android can be loaded too, but i didnt manage to get the firmware to load yet.
Ps: a happy new year to all of you.
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I've tried this image http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10190468&postcount=38
boots really fast to desktop (10 seconds), but touchscreen don't work, also tried with mouse but nothing
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could be nice if we run Ubuntu on Gen8
Maybe the image from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10486278
will get us a little further?
gomork said:
Im currently working on an image with the xserver-xorg-input-evtouch driver built-in. I hope that gets the touchscreen working in X11.
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Any luck with this?
Would offer to help, but am pretty much a n00b dev at this point >.<
Good God, how awesome it'd be to have a USEABLE distro of linux on the 101 or 70. I love using linux (i have linux mint installed on all 3 computers in my home) and it'd be excellent if i could install an embedded version on my tablet, but alas, i'm a plumber not a programmer! So if someone could post a few links or tutorials to get us started ( as i'm sure there are plenty of gen 8 owners who feel the same as me ) it'd be much appreciated.
Q. Does the 101 it have the same hardware components as the 5 it? The reason i ask is that i think there is a working version of ubuntu nbr for this device and im pretty sure it has the same processor as the gen 8 tablets ( cortex arm a8 ).
Q. Would an amature linux geek like me have any hope of porting it over to our device?
Q. Would it work natively or would we need to modify it?
If anyone else has an interest in having ubuntu on their tablet please post as we have to get this bumped up the list of to do's. BTW, thanks to all you guys in advance and best of luck.
shameless bump for a worthwhile cause!
EDIT:
also, if they can port it to the nook color...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10306407
and, here is a link to a german site where the dev managed to use ubuntu nbr on an a70it using the vpn method:
http://www.android-hilfe.de/archos-70-forum/59607-ubuntu-auf-dem-a70it-es-laeuft.html
pfarrelliv said:
shameless bump for a worthwhile cause!
and, here is a link to a german site where the dev managed to use ubuntu nbr on an a70it using the vpn method:
http://www.android-hilfe.de/archos-70-forum/59607-ubuntu-auf-dem-a70it-es-laeuft.html
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that's only running via vnc - that means no drivers for display and touchscreen and unfortunately won't get us much further
yes it's just a chroot so you can imagine as a ubuntu running with the android kernel. you could try mux the drivers from the angström to the ubuntu kernel and compile the kernel for arm processors this could work, at least integrating ev-touch will help a lot. search for google for ubuntu4arm and you will find some howto.
the reason why i'm outta this is i have not much time at the moment and without a usable on-screen-keyboard (and at the moment there is none) ubuntu is worthless for me on the tablet.
Why o why have there been so few posts on this subject? Are we the only one's interested or is it just too much work to get another version of linux on the gen 8 devices? Really not trying to be rude to any of the developers on xda because i think you guys are awesome, really, but could someone please tell us if this is a worthwhile cause or a pure waste of time and effort.
Does anyone have a current method that actually works. I've gone through so many tutorials that do not work on my surface pro 3.
I have successful loaded from a USB, works amazing but i would really love to dual boot Remix OS on this machine.
I'm sure there are other people out there who would want to know how to do this.
I've even gone to installing Ubuntu to dual and triple boot to Remix OS with no avail...
please someone help.
EDIT:
FOUND IT!!!
https://youtu.be/bcq4ZbzBeUE
works amazing. super fast.
once done with the tutorial when you reset your Surface either hold down the shift button and click restart until it loads to the boot menu. ill post up a more detailed explanation.
How did you get it to start from USB? Man it's frustrating. I do have Bitlocker turned on. Does that need to be off? Also, did you use the EFI install or the legacy? I have 32GB SDHC that I would like to dual boot Remix to. Thanks! (I am on a Surface Pro 3 256GB i5 with Windows 10 Pro)
No just disable secure boot.
Let me find a tutorial for you. It was really easy.
Make sure you're using USB 3.0
At least 8gb
Use EFI
This is posted on the remix os website:
https://youtu.be/xYPKAzfWAik
Start at 5:44 and ignore the mention of install to extend hdd/sdd.
How did you end up doing it, after following the steps how do you boot from the partitioned drive
Hi everyone,
When I use the RemixOS install tool under my Windows-PC to install RemixOS on the hard drive which will go into my Laptop-PC, the tool makes the hard drive bootable from my Windows-PC by adding the RemixOS bootloader with 2 options (Windows or RemixOS) as a dualboot but I don't want this. I just want to install RemixOS on a hard drive which will be the only OS on my Laptop-PC. How can I do this ? I want the hard drive to be bootable by itself because I won't use it on my Windows-PC but on my Laptop-PC. (PS : my Laptop-PC doesn't have any OS, I want it running RemixOS, alone).
Same issue.. someone knows how to fix this?
Someone, back in my days (when we fcked with remix 2 rooting), posted an alternative RemixOS HDD creator. It was a Simply installer, just like what is included and given by default. BUT it could do what you (we) want and you could give as much storage for your RemixOS as much you want. Ill try to fo find that stuff. Ill write here if I find any solution.
Greg Hex said:
Someone, back in my days (when we fcked with remix 2 rooting), posted an alternative RemixOS HDD creator. It was a Simply installer, just like what is included and given by default. BUT it could do what you (we) want and you could give as much storage for your RemixOS as much you want. Ill try to fo find that stuff. Ill write here if I find any solution.
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Thanks
i fixed it for my self didn't worked on my HDD but it worked on a SSD HD but maybe u could still post a solution if u found it because the method i did takes around an hour of work .
Hi all,
I have been given the task of turning 10x 'Fizzbook Spin' laptops into device a preschool could use.
I have windows 10 working but it is slow and have decided to look into the android route, this runs faster but also has many more apps for young children available. I installed Remix OS onto the laptop without issue (1.6Atom + 1Gb RAM) but have a couple of questions.
1. Can I install Remix OS without windows or any other operating system? I would like for them to turn the laptop on and it boots straight in to Remix.
2. As it is for pre-schoolers I would like to use this as a tablet type device, whereas tapping or swiping on the screen would act like an android tablet and not move the mouse cursor.
Is the above possible? If not does anyone have any recommendations for an android type operating system I could put on this device which would work in this manner?
Thank you very much for any advice
Darren
drunken_prozac said:
Hi all,
I have been given the task of turning 10x 'Fizzbook Spin' laptops into device a preschool could use.
I have windows 10 working but it is slow and have decided to look into the android route, this runs faster but also has many more apps for young children available. I installed Remix OS onto the laptop without issue (1.6Atom + 1Gb RAM) but have a couple of questions.
1. Can I install Remix OS without windows or any other operating system? I would like for them to turn the laptop on and it boots straight in to Remix.
2. As it is for pre-schoolers I would like to use this as a tablet type device, whereas tapping or swiping on the screen would act like an android tablet and not move the mouse cursor.
Is the above possible? If not does anyone have any recommendations for an android type operating system I could put on this device which would work in this manner?
Thank you very much for any advice
Darren
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About #1: Yes, you could.
Instead of installing with the official installer, flash Remix OS with it to a flash drive, and from Grub, press tab and replace what is written with "install=1 debug=" (important: "debug=" has nothing following it), and follow the instructions (I recommend creating and installing to an ext4 partition).
About #2: I have no idea, perhaps there is something in build.prop, I remember people talking about a line set to false, with "box" in it.
By the way, don't you want to try Phoenix OS?
It's supposed to be more stable.
And you could always try the original Android-x86.
moriel5 said:
About #1: Yes, you could.
Instead of installing with the official installer, flash Remix OS with it to a flash drive, and from Grub, press tab and replace what is written with "install=1 debug=" (important: "debug=" has nothing following it), and follow the instructions (I recommend creating and installing to an ext4 partition).
About #2: I have no idea, perhaps there is something in build.prop, I remember people talking about a line set to false, with "box" in it.
By the way, don't you want to try Phoenix OS?
It's supposed to be more stable.
And you could always try the original Android-x86.
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Thanks for the reply,
I'm kinda new to this so don't know much linux
Phonenix OS I've seen about but didn't know which was more stable, I will try it tonight.
I've been assigned as the 'dad who knows about computers' at my sons nursery so they offload all the technical stuff off to me and ask if I can "make it work"
Just need to make it simple and easy for a 3yr old to play colouring games and ABC learning games on
drunken_prozac said:
Thanks for the reply,
I'm kinda new to this so don't know much linux
Phonenix OS I've seen about but didn't know which was more stable, I will try it tonight.
I've been assigned as the 'dad who knows about computers' at my sons nursery so they offload all the technical stuff off to me and ask if I can "make it work"
Just need to make it simple and easy for a 3yr old to play colouring games and ABC learning games on
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Don't worry, I know exactly what it feels like, except in my case, it is "the older brother who is an expert in computers" at my sister's school, althoigh I'm no expert, but a computer passionist.
However, I do use Linux on my desktop, since it's much better than Windows in almost every way.
Unfortunately, there are many day-to-day apps on Windows that don't have an up to par Linux equivalent, unless you only use Latin-based languages, and possibly(?) slavic ones as well, no idea about far-east ones, though.
1. Can I install Remix OS without windows or any other operating system? I would like for them to turn the laptop on and it boots straight in to Remix.
Suggestion:
Use Windows to install Remix
Use EasyBCD to modify the boot default to Remix and set timeout to 2 seconds. It appears to boot directly to Remix
2. As it is for pre-schoolers I would like to use this as a tablet type device, whereas tapping or swiping on the screen would act like an android tablet and not move the mouse cursor.
Suggestion:
Use this method to disable the touchpad
http://forum.xda-developers.com/remix/remix-os/root-how-to-deactivate-device-remix-os-t3358963
Worked for me in same situation
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Hi developers,
is any chance, that can i install any alternative OS to my Acer Chromebook 13 CB5-311? Device has a Nvidia Tegra K1 CPU, that is ARM. Chrome OS is not too bad, but i need some apps, which not exist or not work well.
I finding any OS. It may be Android or Ubuntu. But i need working offline apps (storage is not big problem i mean).
*Sorry for my bad english
just an idea
lord.wiccar said:
Hi developers,
is any chance, that can i install any alternative OS to my Acer Chromebook 13 CB5-311? Device has a Nvidia Tegra K1 CPU, that is ARM. Chrome OS is not too bad, but i need some apps, which not exist or not work well.
I finding any OS. It may be Android or Ubuntu. But i need working offline apps (storage is not big problem i mean).
yea im searching for the samething ... maybe somebody can fix the OS from the shield devices on to it
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I have the same model. Great hardware, lousy os. Crouton with ubuntu trusty build runs well if you are a little computer savvy and dont mind typing in terminal commands. It runs parallel to chrome. I have heard you can install linux native on this model, but have never tried.
Hello, If you find a way how to install android apps on Acer CB5-311 chromebook, will be great. Thank you!
Yeah, it is possible.
lord.wiccar said:
Hi developers,
is any chance, that can i install any alternative OS to my Acer Chromebook 13 CB5-311? Device has a Nvidia Tegra K1 CPU, that is ARM. Chrome OS is not too bad, but i need some apps, which not exist or not work well.
I finding any OS. It may be Android or Ubuntu. But i need working offline apps (storage is not big problem i mean).
*Sorry for my bad english
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I know you porobably solve your problem, or change your device, but i want to reply to it, if anyone else are searching for answers.
Because of drop of support for this device a have decided to move to linux.
On internet are some scrips, which can do it by one or two clicks, but they are old today and it's i bit more tricky today.
In general, you can use arch linux, which instalation still work, but graphical session doesn't start (i don't know why, i'm not expert on arch). You can use Clifford script, which don't work for today, because chrome os karnel has been changed and it is more difficult to use it.
So i install arch linux, with working kernel a delete it's rootfs. Into it i installed ubuntu-base 18.04, update, instal basic packages and kubuntu desktop.
Suprisingly it work very well, even graphic acceleration works.
If anyone wan't to know, how did i do it, i can help.
But i think no one is using it today, except few people like me.
Hy! need help cb5-311
Jirka13 said:
I know you porobably solve your problem, or change your device, but i want to reply to it, if anyone else are searching for answers.
Because of drop of support for this device a have decided to move to linux.
On internet are some scrips, which can do it by one or two clicks, but they are old today and it's i bit more tricky today.
In general, you can use arch linux, which instalation still work, but graphical session doesn't start (i don't know why, i'm not expert on arch). You can use Clifford script, which don't work for today, because chrome os karnel has been changed and it is more difficult to use it.
So i install arch linux, with working kernel a delete it's rootfs. Into it i installed ubuntu-base 18.04, update, instal basic packages and kubuntu desktop.
Suprisingly it work very well, even graphic acceleration works.
If anyone wan't to know, how did i do it, i can help.
But i think no one is using it today, except few people like me.
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I need help to change chrome OS with linux on my old acer cb5-311. [email protected] Thank you!
In case no one has known yet, the CB5-311 is running an Nvidia Tegra K1 processer if I'm not mistaken. Therefore, because it is an ARM-based device, using another OS other than ChromeOS is impossible as far as I can tell.
Good to know about the Tegra k1 processor...
Hey, sorry for waiting.
Here is some linux images for this device: https://github.com/hexdump0815/imagebuilder
It is prepared to flash on SD and boot from it. From this awesome develeper can be also found the linux kernel for this chromebook.
It is also posible to did something similar like chrubuntu did earlier, it means flash kernel to KERNEL C partition and boot from internal storage (but my 16 GB internal storage is i bit small)
Good luck, with this.
P. S . only problem is with graphic drivers. Drivers provided from NVIDIA is for ubuntu 14 and they are too old to use. So you you have to regret hardware acceleration (or find another way how to make it work).
Read also the the issues and releases on github.
Second way is to use archlinux. There is and script, which will do anything for you.
https://github.com/RaumZeit/LinuxOnAcerCB5-311 even if this script isn´t for my CB5-311-T23S, it works.
If you don´t know how to resize internal storage and flash working kernel, it is posible to use this script and install arch linux and later back up kernel modules, format partition with root and there install ubuntu base. ArchKernel work fine with it, but latest working version is ubuntu 18. (Snap don´t work on this old kernel). If you want ubuntu 20 (or newer), you will have to use kernel from hexdump0815 mentioned earlier)