Finally, after several failed attempts I have now succeeded in running predict on the eeepc. As you might remember, my very first attempt consisting of simply taking a binary built on Ubuntu host failed due to the ancient version og glibc available on the eeepc.
Month: June 2008
Thanks for the tip. I have added YFKLog
Thanks for the tip. I have added YFKLog to the list. I am still trying to get the Xandros development environment up and running.
Predict for the eeepc using Ubuntu host
My first attempt to port Predict to the eeepc using my Ubunutu 7.10 desktop as host did not work out. First, I created a custom version of predict-2.2.1jh6, i.e. the version containing the rather cool mods by John Heaton G1YYH. My own mods of the jh6 version include getting rid of the silly build system and tweaking the vocalizer.
Predict for the eeepc status
Just a quick note… I have started hacking predict to make it run on the eeepc. Tonight I manage to build the vocalizer on its own, i.e. without that silly installer that comes with predict. I have also modified it to use aplay (available on the eeepc) instead of the built-in DSP routine, which is … Read more
eeeham: Hamradio Applications on the eeepc
I have now created a web space on my site dedicated to ham radio applications on the eeepc. You can access it by clicking on eeeham in the subject field of this post. At this point only a WIP, but I will update is as I make progress.
Multimedia on the eeepc
Ok, so the eeepc seems to be intended as an entertainment computer with which you can have fun, listen to music, watch movies, and so on. But does it work?
Xterm on the eeepc
I forgot to mention one of the most important things in the eeepc: Simply press CTRL+ALT+T and you get a nice xterm up.