====== NanoNote Ben ======

[[http://sharism.cc/products/ben-nanonote/]]

{{:nanonote.jpg|NanoNote}}

===== Software =====
Quelle((http://www.linux.com/news/embedded-mobile/netbooks/296251:a-review-ben-nanonote-gets-small-with-embedded-linux))
 
The software is based on the [[http://openwrt.org|OpenWrt]] Linux distribution popular on many consumer WiFi routers. According to developer Wolfgang Spraul, the project examined several other embedded Linux platforms -- including OpenEmbedded, buildroot, and Debian -- but he wanted to start with OpenWrt based on his prior experiences at Openmoko. Nevertheless, OpenWrt is not the only option: both OpenEmbedded- and Debian-based distros for the NanoNote are works-in-progress within the community.
 
The latest builds run the 2.6.32 Linux kernel, the uboot bootloader, Busybox, and a suite of text-mode applications already built for OpenWrt. There is no closed, binary-only firmware on the system, and detailed specifications (including, data sheets, pin-outs, and circuit diagrams) are available on the wiki for the entire device.
 
The Ben is perfectly capable of running graphical applications -- including the GTK+ and Qt toolkits -- through the DirectFB framebuffer interface, which provides a less resource-intensive GUI layer than a full X Window server.  A wide variety of user applications are under development by the community, including some that lean towards embedded device usage (such as the Rockbox digital music player and Vido offline-Wikipedia reader) and some flashier options, such as Quake and Doom.


[[http://en.qi-hardware.com/wiki/Ben_NanoNote_Software_Status|Software-Status]]



[[http://www.tuxbrain.com/en/content/my-first-port-ben-nanonote-gnuchess-howto|Port of Gnu-Chess]]


{{tag> NanoNote Qi-Hardware OpenWrt Linux Notebook Netbook Spraul}}