[Xastir-dev] Anyone working on patches: Consider merging "master" before continuing

KF4LVZ kf4lvz at acarver.net
Sun Jun 16 15:06:15 PDT 2019


On 2019-06-16 14:07, Bill Vodall wrote:
> Hey Curt,
> 
> You mentioned that it's now possible to run Xastir on Android - how
> about firing up one of these sweet little Android TV boxes.  The $60
> ones have 4 GB RAM.  For $30 they come with 2 GB RAM -  would that
> work if we don't load Klingon?
> 
>   https://amzn.to/2MPjR6N
> 
> The tech just keeps getting better and better.
> 
> Bill
> 
> PS.  I think this is the info about running on Android:
> 
>   http://xastir.org/index.php/Android_via_GNUroot_and_XSDL

The AllWinner chip in that box (an H6) isn't the best thing to use for
Linux or Android (being derived from Linux).  Support for the USB and
PCIExpress is flaky.  You're probably better off with a Raspberry Pi or
a BeagleBone even if they do have less RAM.


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