Dell X30 High and Ubuntu mobile

[malbert76]

Anyone knows if our device will be supported by this new OS (? The OS is focused on Intel chipset :)
I think it would give a new life to our PDA.

[oldx5advanced]

Ubuntu mobile is focused on the Intel UMPC x86 chipset--not an ARM platform.

[malbert76]

Ubuntu mobile is focused on the Intel UMPC x86 chipset--not an ARM platform.

so is there any hope for it?

[Pocketbrain]

There are Linux distros that are aimed at Intel/Marvell PXA series processors, but I'm not sure a proper desktop would work in the relatively low 64MB of RAM the Dells have, so a major distro like ubuntu may not work well if at all on the current crop of PDA processors. There is a current project (on the back burner) to get Linux on the Dell line, but that has been underway for awhile.


X5/X3: Handhelds.org - Linux on Dell Axim X5
X30: Handhelds.org - Linux on Dell Axim X30
X50: DellAximX50 - Handhelds.org MoinMoin Wiki

Other sources/articles:
Dell Axim X50 embraces Linux - MobileRead Forums
Slashdot | Dell Axim X50 Running Linux

Familiar Linux (Ipaq) project: the Familiar Project


p.s. I do have Ubuntu on my dekstop, and I'm trying to get it running on my new laptab. Got a dual-boot with SUSE and Vista(blech) home ultimate now. Okay, I actually broke the SUSE... gonna reinstall once I get Ubu working.


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[malbert76]

I think that our old Dell will not be useful in the future.....until someone will take out some great news. I was hoping in Ubuntu mobile........but i am freezing now lol