Hi all,

Anyone know how I can get a copy of Red Flag’s MIDINUX? This seems to be the “Linux distro of choice” for the Q1U, yet it not widely available.

Thanks!

@sitecharts

You might want to try the gOS for some simple internet only laptop
http://linux.softpedia.com/progDownload/gOS-Download-32027.html
or even Linpus Lite
http://www.linpus.com/xampp/webmaster/Products/Linux9.4Lite.htm

I have been trying out the Remix and UME builds on a Samsung Q1U and they are not ready for primetime, but your mileage may vary.
I have gone back to Hardy Heron for now

There is a version designed to work on the Samsung Q1U, which uses the Intel A100/110 chip… i.e.; x86. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MobileAndEmbedded

@PJ

I have installed many versions of ubuntu.
But if you look at the information for ubuntu mobile it says the current version is compiled for the Atom (and some other MID CPU).

I do not believe that it is possible to install it on just any x86

-SiteChart:

Try this website

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation

As I understand it this only works with special MID CPUs for the moment? No support for x86?

Would love to install this on some older laptops as “internet only” laptops.

@PJ No problem.

@kevin sorry, I should have posted to PJ, not you. :)

I should have done some research before I jumped to installing Ubuntu. I didn’t know Ubuntu was a type of OS. I thought it was a program like Origami Experience 2.0. I guess it’s a good thing the installation didn’t work for me since I could have lost everything on my hard drive if I succeeded in installing Ubuntu. Still, thanks, Browncoatz, for the installation information.

Can anyone confirm if the cameras work after installing on a Q1U? I have the image, but do not want to install if they don’t work.

@kevin
You have to have the Moblin Image Creator and the .img (above in the post) and a blank USB stick to install to from a linux PC. Then you insert the USB stick in your Q1U and it will totally erase your hard drive and install the new image in a few minutes. google around for it. Not too hard to find. Good Luck!

I’m sorry in advance if my question sounds little stupid. I downloaded and installed Ubuntu but I don’t know how to start this program. It’s not in my program menu and there’s not icon to start the program anywhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

lemme know when it works on my PepperPad3.

I have been loosely following this, does anyone know if it will work on a Q1 or only Q1U?

I’m downloading it now to find out, i was just wondering if i should expect failure :)

I would agree with Nate. The RSS shows the picture first and I thought canola got an update.

It looks very promising.

Looks-wise, it reminds me of Canola player.