This seems like a reasonable request to me, if a bit idealized.
dwm on xo has a 1-min boot now.
openwrt had a sub-20 sec boot earlier this year.
and didn't etoys have a 6-second boot recently?
with all due respect, 'business applications, youtube, ppt, &c'
doesn't sound like an insurmountable target.
SJ
On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 9:06 AM, Mikus Grinbergs <mikus(a)bga.com> wrote:
From a post that included the following quote:
>>
>> However many G1G1 participants, such as myself, may not be as
>> interested in the plethora of functionality that these builds have to
>> offer, and only want rapid, basic functionality:
>>
>> 1. Quick boot time (Yes, ideally 5-10 seconds)
>> 2. Basic wifi access and webbrowsing.
>> 3. Business applications such as: Spreadsheet, Word Processor, PDF
>> viewer, PPT Presentation viewer would be nice.
>>
>> What do we need to do to make this a reality?
I believe here is a case of unrealistic expectations. There are at least
three things about an XO-1 (i.e., G1G1) that stand out: (1) rugged physical
design (2) reflective display (3) [with latest software] low power draw.
But should the XO-1 be asked to compete with systems that offer business
applications, YouTube, PPT, etc. ?
My suggestion is that someone who wants the described "basic" capabilities
go spend the money to purchase a "netbook" instead.
mikus
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