Alternative to BeagleBoard where Trisquel can be installed?
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If somebody has installed Trisquel on some similar device (but with CPU architecture suitable to install Trisquel) which only has free software (BIOS and other firmwares included), without micro-code and at least 1 GB of RAM or more (or possibility to increase RAM memory), publish it here.
PS: I’ve found computer called Linutop 5 (where I think which could be possible installing Trisquel without compatibility problems), link to specs:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linutop
Linutop looks derived from ThinCan_DBE61C-USB:
https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:Hardware/Freest#ThinCan_DBE61C-USB
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ThinCan
Unfortunately I don’t find where purchase one of these computers, their production seems as if was finished (but I think which that company is a good option to allow which somebody with idea or hardware design can order they to manufacture it):
http://www.artecdesign.ee/
http://www.artecdesign.ee/products/
Regards and thanks.
->Same forum topic in Spanish:
https://trisquel.info/es/forum/%C2%BFalternativa-beagleboard-en-la-que-se-pueda-instalar-trisquel
You're looking for an x86 SBC. I don't know if they exists, most SBC use ARM, and Trisquel still doesn't support it, but Parabola does.
Yes, or x86_64 / amd64. There are some similar devices but BIOS, firmware and drivers on them are privative, for example Intel Edison personal computer.
The linutop 5 can be bought here, but when looking in their "quick user guide" found here, I find this: Linutop can boot on other PCs
BOOTING on an external USB Key
It should boot automatically on USB key if not:
1 insert the USB key
2 Power On and enter
BIOS settings
(Del or F2 key...)
3 Go to Boot menu and Select Hard Disk Drives
4 As a First Boot Drive Select USB: Generic Flash D
isk
5 Press F10 to save
That doesn't sound like a free BIOS to me. If you could specify what kind of device you are looking for, maybe I could make some more recommendations.
Anyway, good luck!
If I’m not wrong, Linutop 5 computer uses coreboot + privative blobs and privative drivers, because of that I’m looking for other devices.
Thanks.
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