Debian on the FreeRunner -- now official

[Marcel]

Am Samstag 16 August 2008 12:38:59 schrieb Dariusz Łuksza:
> On Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:31:22 +0300
>
> "Risto H. Kurppa" <risto at kurppa.fi> wrote:
> > On Sat, Aug 16, 2008 at 12:22 PM, arne anka <openmoko at ginguppin.de>
> >
> > wrote:
> > >> So now people, let's write a page that lists some cool (read:
> > >> recommended or so..) apps that you can run on debian here :)
> > >
> > > i am far more intersted to switch to a useful desktop manager and
> > > still to be able to use the phone part.
> > > at least i'd like to know how i do access installed applications,
> > > zhone only presents that four predefined buttons.
> >
> > .. let me know if you find it out. Installing gdm and xfce4 would take
> > approx 85 megs, I only have 70 left after the installation on my
> > kit-512MB card (didn't wanto to empty 8GB one - especially when
> > there's been some sdhc io-reports..) so can't try it yet.
>
> i actually runs on my 8GB sdhdc card and have no problems (excluding
> problem with missing partition table after some time ...)
>
> > Any smaller alternatives that would make sense. General window manager
> > and a menu would be a good start and yes, being able to use phone apps
> > as well.
>
> XFCE4 would be nice alternative ... but using it by hands (without
> stylus) would be IMHO pain full ...

What about Illume? Has it already been packaged for Debian? (Can't look it up 
now, my installation just boots atm) I agree that using real desktop window 
managers on the neo isn't a good idea... f.e. the taskbar wouldn't work well 
on the portrait-oriented screen.

-Marcel