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[Asus Transformer TF700] workdowg:
My guess is that the installer is looking in sdcard/ for the rootfs-...tar.lzma. This was probably just easier when [MENTION=4972873]rabits[/MENTION] built it. I can't seem to find where the installer looks for the rootfs-....tar.lzma file. Also when I modified the init.sh script he wrote to point to /storage/sdcard/linux for the rootfs.img file I put there, it doesn't find it to boot into... I'm setting it aside for today. Really got to go get some sleep before work... :eek:
[Asus Transformer TF700] Keshukas:
I heave make link from /data/media/0/linux to /data/media/linux with command ln -s /data/media/0/linux /data/media/linux sims you can install and boot roofs.img . To found installer roofs****.tar.lzma you need to copy rootfs****.tar.lzma to microsd or to USB card or to /data/media/

P.S. I use rabit installer-0.8.0 blob to boot Linux on tf300 4.2 boot loader
[Asus Transformer TF700] workdowg:
That was the first thing I tried. I missed the /0... Will try in the morning. Thanks!
[Asus Transformer TF700] Snepscheut:
Could you dev's make this also work on the tf201?

It is great to see this work picked up!

I hope you will make it happen and if possible please include the tf201 (prime)

Thanks.

Jos.
[Asus Transformer TF700] JoinTheRealms:
It isn't impossible, but your device most likely requires different drivers to ours, along with different bugs that need to be worked around. You could try this rootfs on the tf201(it works fine on my tf300t, but the tf300t is a closer sibling to the tf700) and see if it boots with your ubuntu kernel, but in the long run you need a developer with a tf201 to do the dirty work.
[Asus Transformer TF700] paul_zm:
hi , how are you , I have the same error when I compile the ROM for my phone(LG-LU6200) , and I didn't find the solution , can you shear your experiment , thanks first .
[Asus Transformer TF700] rabits:
Thanx, I'll try to use it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] gautier56:
User test report

Firstly, thank you for your work and congratulations, as an early beta, a lot of thing are well functionning !

I made some tests of your distro, as I were disapointed by the small work efficiency of android on tablet.

Please find (as joined part) my report as user point of view, with sysadmin skills.

Again, THANK YOU, and your roadmap is quite impressive !

Gautier.
[Asus Transformer TF700] rabits:
Thanx for report.

As I see - you test that without unity? Now I try to support only unity (I work on awesome with some tweaks) - this allows me to focus on the essentials.

Wifi is buggy, but if you use nm with disabled p2p0 (in /etc/network/interfaces) - is ok. Also mistake with cleaning network configs in last releases... 0.7.0 is coming)))

Sound is ok with pulseaudio, alsa also should work properly - I need more detailed report about sound system. I have no problems with watching video and listening music...

I'm not tested sleep mode, but I write it in plan.

Totem player has some problems, but I have no time to fix it now.

apt-get clean - already done. Maybe I forgot it in last release...

I need to mount system & data partition, because in system we have firmwares for wifi and in data we have userplace for files. Also in plan - running android programs from ubuntu.

less sensitivity of trackpad - is customization, do it from system configuration

version in distro - maybe after stabilizing

changelog of distro - I thought about it, but eventually decided to use the repository.

Yes, after installing img in main rom.

With current (0.6.2) multitouch driver - with 2,3-finger tap

? Already in configuration of xorg.conf (Option "XkbKeycodes" "evdev-tf700") or by xmodmap

sudo stop lightdm)) Now vt is working creepy...

This is point to point wifi connection. NM is hate it, but android wifi not working without it...
[Asus Transformer TF700] gautier56:
thread error...

Ok... I feel like a dumb because I tested the linux distro of an other thread. I didn't thought there could be two ports of linux :o

The thread of the distro I tested is there : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=35655142#post35655142

I can stress a big point which differs between those two linux ports : root file system.

In your port you use SDCard. In the other port, the /data partition is used. To do tests, I greatly preafer the second solution. Here is a quick comparative of the two solutions :

On SDCard :

pros :

- independant filesystem and media

- no need to be root on android

- no risk to brick

cons :

- always need the keyboard

- slow

On /data :

pros :

- fast

- simple

- no risk to brick

cons :

- if you erase/upgrade android, you loose your linux install

- need root on android

Anyway, the /data/ubuntu is a good compromise, because changing partition table is a bit risky and tricky...

As I have no way anymore to get nvflash (updated to .30 bootloader), /data/ubuntu is good for me ;)

Do you think that extracting your root filesystem, putting it to /data/ubuntu and using the kernel of the other linux port could allow me to test your port ?

Thank you for your efforts,

Gautier.
[Asus Transformer TF700] rabits:
These problems disappear if we use /data/media directory (user /sdcard).

I'm currently working on this problem. Please, wait for version 0.7.

You do not need nvflash for replace your boot image by boot.blob. Also, you can access to first sectors of your mmcblk0? Please, give me output of these command:

hexdump -C | head -n3
[Asus Transformer TF700] tpmullan:
it would be nice if you also made a dual boot kernel based on the cyanogenmod kernel
[Asus Transformer TF700] HotBlack77:
Yes, I too would like that, and would be happy to test once that's in place.
[Asus Transformer TF700] gautier56:
User report - the good one :)

Ok, I finished testing your port. And it is working very well ! Congratulation !

I join my test report.

Thank you,

Gautier.
[Asus Transformer TF700] MPW:
Flash

Great project.

Just because use asked for ideas in the first page: Have you thought about using gnash instead of flash? Should be capable of playing most games and videos.
[Asus Transformer TF700] TitanUranus:
Gnash must have come a long way from the rancid turd it was when I tried it a few years back.
[Asus Transformer TF700] MPW:
Well, it's still not really nice. In fact, I'd never use it, where I can use the original flash. But I think in this case it could be useful. Especially as it can use hardware acceleration, if the gpu drivers support that already.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Malkaridae:
I don't have this installed to try, however just an information that might work for Adobe Flash on ARM, not sure if you already tried it. "libflashplayer.so" might work.

sudo wget -O /usr/lib/mozilla/plugins/libflashplayer.so http://kotelett.no/ac100/phh/Android2.2/libflashplayer.so
[Asus Transformer TF700] In3rDm0RetHeNu:
Amazing project so far, will donate $15 soon for your hard work and will try to help with dev stuff even though I am new at this.

EDIT: Post paypal email?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Solarusj:
Updates?

Guys

Do we have any news on the next release?

o far so good. I now have both Linux and Android Clean ROM running Stable and shutting down properly etc. I worked out the the reason that I could not shutdown linux properly is because I had an external mouse plugged in :)

A reliable package manager would be great in the next release if possible as Software Center is still not working for me and the 2 times I have tried to get it updated or Purged and rebuilt it has resulted in me losing my entire X desktop on reboot to a random set of blurs..

Thanks again.

I'm in the same boat with the donation. Can you please let us have some paypal details for you.

---------- Post added at 02:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:23 PM ----------

Yep gave it a shot and failed miserably....... Firefox just keeps crashig out when trying to load the file at startup.

Thanks for the heads up though. Has anyone else managed to get Flash working?
[Asus Transformer TF700] rabits:
Hey, guys!)) Happy NY!

I prepare new release with installer to main memory 8-10 Jan.

Thanks, guys, for your desire to support development - I added the paypal button, but I do not really need the money. I do this porting mostly for myself))

Once again, Happy New Year and Merry Christmas! I left my computer for a small vacation))
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
Happy new year mate, hope it's a good one for you keep up the good work.
[Asus Transformer TF700] singoutout:
I am SO LOOKING FORWARD to it !!! I can't wait to finally have a stable Ubuntu/CROMI dualboot. I hope to see a fast, smooth and stable release inorder to be able to use the cube desktop. I have followed this project since the very beginning and I am so glad to see it is getting better and better.

Thanks for the project and keep up the good work ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] Solarusj:
A New Challenge

Guys

Can we please try and get Software Center working for the next release. I have been trying everything to get this up and running but haven't been able to nail it.

I addition to this today I have noticed that the ability to add VPN connections is greyed out. I have double checked that the Network Manager pptp modules etc are setup and they appear to be there by default but I can get the config manager to allow me to spec a connection.

Any Ideas?

Thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] senko.exe:
Your SW Center doesn't work?
[Asus Transformer TF700] GrimSage:
I have not yet tried ubuntu on my tab, though I am tempted. The Ubuntu announcement ( http://www.ubuntu.com/devices/phone ) today by Ubuntu makes me how this will be easier though :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] rikusuicide:
is this portable to the transformer prime ?
[Asus Transformer TF700] reft4u:
Can this be flashed on another Tablet...?? I have a Motorola Xyboard LTE 10.1

Please let me know
[Asus Transformer TF700] quicknik:
This will not work because the kernel and rootfs was designed only for the infinity.
[Asus Transformer TF700] x3maniac:
to get flash working

try lightspark.

this is off the top of my head

apt-get install lightspark browser-plugin-lightspark

drool :p

edit: i don't own a tf700 but i did port a fully working linux to tf101 still in development. i'll see if i can try to lend a hand. i'm interested in anything linux =)
[Asus Transformer TF700] Solarusj:
VPN

For those that are interested I have managed to get VPN to initialise using the following commands. It would appear that on first view pptp is installed however, your ability to Add a new connection is greyed out until you clean it up.

Clean PPTP settings

apt-get purge netwrok-manager-pptp

apt-get install netwrok-manager-pptp

add openvpn support

apt-get purge netwrok-manager-openvpn

add cisco vpn support

apt-get purge netwrok-manager-vpnc
[Asus Transformer TF700] cheloreyes:
tf300t

and doesnt work on tf300t?
[Asus Transformer TF700] rabits:
Hi, Guys! I'm back.

I'm completely loose my data on my encrypted notebook by replacing luks headers :o , but this is not big problem (praise github! :laugh:)

Current plans till 13 Jan:

prepare installer into rootfs

switch from img to tar rootfs

simplify install process.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Solarusj:
HI mate

Tried this but the flash player just keeps crashing.

Thanks for trying
[Asus Transformer TF700] snakerock:
I figured out that xrdb doesn`t load ~/.Xresources - that is why X server sets Xft.dpi to ~115 by default (although X starts with -dpi 220 option, but xdpyinfo | grep resolution says that 220 dpi is set and xrdb -query | grep dpi says ~115 dpi).

Also xmodmap doesn`t load ~/.Xmodmap on startup and this is the cause of not working F-keys (for example, I cant switch to console using Ctrl+Alt+F1).

Tried to create ~/.xinitrc with needed script, but seems like even .xinitrc is not run on X start. Or maybe it is run, but then X reassignes its Xft. values (but where exactly?)

Ok, DPI can wait, but how to make F-keys work?

EDIT: Ok, I`ve made F-keys work by calling xmodmap ~/.Xmodmap, but I still cant switch to the console session by Ctrl+Alt+F1-6
[Asus Transformer TF700] rabits:
Thanx, that's interesting info - I'll try to research in this direction. I really have Xft.dpi = 120, but X is set to -dpi 130... To my regret, setting these DPI to different and the same values ​​- has absolutely no gains for unity and other programs...

For now I set X dpi by lightdm config - please, see inside /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf or `ps aux | grep dpi`.

You is not actually right. You can't switch to VT because X11 is running on vt1. You can press f1 and see help, or press Back - and get Esc. `xev | grep keycode` should help you in this question.

As I see - you not using Unity? I do not understand - what are you doing?

All keys is working ok under Xorg (on "us" map) - you can see evdev-tf700 keymap (/usr/share/X11/xkb/keycodes/evdev-tf700) is loaded by /etc/X11/xorg.conf - tf700 keyboard InputClass.

For now only VT1 is working ok - if you try to switch to VT2 - device is freezes. You can `stop lightdm` service to see the vt1 console.
[Asus Transformer TF700] snakerock:
Oh, thanks, I`ve got it :)

Yes, i use xserver-commnd=X -dpi 220 but it changes nothing: although ps aux | grep dpi and xdpyinfo | grep resolution tells about 220 dpi set, Xft.dpi is always 115.19921875 after lightdm start :confused:

I do use Unity :) And remaping the keys is not a problem anymore; I just can`t get why Xft.dpi: 220.0 stored in ~/.Xresources is not applying on startup...
[Asus Transformer TF700] rabits:
Good question. Google answer: http://askubuntu.com/questions/1504...og-me-in-and-start-up-the-unity-graphics-user
[Asus Transformer TF700] gautier56:
rabits ubuntu 7.1 user report 20130117

Hello,

I Join my test report.

Thank you for your work rabits !
[Asus Transformer TF700] rabits:
After each release, I look forward to your report, thank you.

Hmm, this is a problem in /etc/init/tf700.conf service (is present in 7.0 release). It loads bcmdhd driver after /mnt/android/* is mounted ok (firmwares is placed in /system). In release 7.1 I fix it, but, maybe missed some problems. I'll try research it.

This is also a problem in /etc/init/tf700.conf ... Also in next release I will use ssh.override: manual to prevent problems with ssh.

Linaro basic packages is changes MOTD message... This is not good, yeah.

Hmm.. WiFi driver or NM problem. Ok, I got it.

Yeah, no changes from past release. Totem still can't use nv gstreamer plugin.

Yeah, this is keymap problem. I'll try to fix it in next release.

That's interesting - if I change displaysize - it freezes... Ok. DPI problem is so huge))

Autologin by default is good feature.

Maybe, we need custom theme...

For now it's not ok, because we need logs after reboot for debug. Also - rsyslog is configured to disable sync logs in real time. After stabilizing - this is good idea.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Heiboe:
Workaround for the missing dmidecode in arm devices? Im trying to make lshw work, but i cant find any sources on how to get hardware info on arm :( Thanks :D
[Asus Transformer TF700] transformador:
How did you install paralleldroid? cant find anything on google -.-

Would be awsome to use android apps on my nexus 7 and ubuntu laptop while beeing in linux :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] rabits:
I've not install it - I just found the solution and added it to the plan. This problem needs a lot of work before it will work properly.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Hundsbuah:
AW: [DEV] Native Ubuntu Linux on Infinity tf700

is there a zImage kernel file or a flashable zip file without dualboot? just the kernel for linux?

the dualboot installer doesnt offer an android kernel i want to use, so i switch between android boot and linux boot with restoring the boot partition with twrp restore.

Gesendet von meinem ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T mit Tapatalk 2
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
What's your problem with the dualboot option? It runs Linux fine, so what would you gain by making a kernel without Android options? You can always remove the dualboot option from the ramdisk, or compile your own kernel.

But IMHO the final goal should be running Android and "GNU" Linux side by side on the same kernel, with some fast way to switch without needing to reboot or even flash a different kernel.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Hundsbuah:
AW: [DEV] Native Ubuntu Linux on Infinity tf700

thx for the info _that. looking into it

Gesendet von meinem ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T mit Tapatalk 2
[Asus Transformer TF700] vicdavery:
Muting speaker

Hi,

I've just installed this on my TF700 and wanted to say thanks for a great piece of work. Very slick

One question though: is there any way to mute the speaker? Even when I plug in headphones the speaker keeps playing. I think this might prove annoying to my fellow commuters on the train. :) For some reason not everyone likes Autechre. Strange.

Thanks,

Vic.

Sorry, meant to post this to users thread. I'll add there as well, sorry for duplication.
[Asus Transformer TF700] rtfpessoa:
@rabits, have you found the problem that leads to missing wifi when booting ubuntu without dock?
[Asus Transformer TF700] snakerock:
+1 the problem exists
[Asus Transformer TF700] singoutout:
Re: [DEV] Native Ubuntu Linux on Infinity tf700

+1 Same here.
[Asus Transformer TF700] rabits:
For now (with preparation 0.8.0 rootfs) I don't have this problem... WiFi module can crash at the boot time - you can reboot to solve this problem. Please, wait for 0.8.0 release and try again. If problem is still here - please, give me detailed information (like dmesg, screenshots, lsmod and other).
[Asus Transformer TF700] rabits:
Linux Install 0.8.0 BETA

Hi, Guys! Great news - this is new cool installer!

So, I need your help:

Linux Install 0.8.0 BETA - guys, could you test this beta? Warning: I changed virtual disk place to /data/media/linux/rootfs.img

Features:

Pretty simple touch interface

Possible to install and use Linux without a keyboard or dock

Install root filesystem archive (or skip it and install only bootimage)

Data2sd support

Any device to install (usb media, sdcards or internal virtual disk file)

Use android /data partition as /home directory for users

Possible to autobackup old virtual rootfs image file

Test process:

Download installer

Download 0.7.1 rootfs

Rename tf700-rootfs-0.7.1.tar.lzma to rootfs-ubuntu-12.10-0.7.1.tar.lzma

Move this 2 files to internal (/sdcard) or external SD card

Reboot tf700 device and go to recovery

Start zip installer

After installation please, save log

Write here problems and your suggestions:

Attach saved installation log

Give me verbose information about your device (tf700 or tf700t, versions of recovery and android rom, locked/unlocked, rooted, data2sd, any other info)

Steps to reproduce

Screenshots or changed data information (present rootfs.img or changed sdcard etc...)

Thank you!))
[Asus Transformer TF700] snakerock:
What do you mean by that? Saving user data, configuration and installed applications from 0.7 build?

Upd: Oh, sorry, thought it is a new full Ubuntu build)
[Asus Transformer TF700] djmulder:
I just found this site: https://developer.nvidia.com/linux-tegra

not sure if you used it already :P just trying to help :)

I really want this project to hit the status where it's useful (ok not saying it's not useful already, but well there's a difference between "works, but" and "fully functional" :P )
[Asus Transformer TF700] rabits:
Tegra4linux drivers 16.2 already in.

Hmm, probably you would be interested, that the release of 0.8.0 is fully prepared (building the kernel, busybox, installer and writing scripts) on tf700t ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] djmulder:
heh :) well yeh I know, but reading through the "not working" part, is kinda holding me back.. namely the hdmi out part and some of the things that still crash (at least how I interpret it :P ) or otherwise need a work around to work.. I'm not well known with linux/ubuntu, I know it a bit, but not enough to debug it myself, so I really just want a "install and done" version ;) I'd even prefer a win rt install..but I know the why it won't ever come to the tf700t (tho I'm pretty sure ppl would find a "less than legal" way :P )

so well yeh second best would be 7 or ubuntu.. sure I don't know alot of ubuntu but I know enough to make it workable for me :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] rabits:
Unfortunately, you right. Most of people can't do anything and `just want a "install and done" version`. So, what are you doing here? It's DEV thread, if you can't help - please go to this thread or here.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Slammin:
Re: [DEV] Native Ubuntu Linux on Infinity tf700

I installed ubuntu last night and was totally surprised at how easy it was. I then got brave and installed it again with the data2sd flag checked since I'm using that with CR3.3 and wow, works like a champ! Awesome stuff rabits! !

Have you considered using _that's kernels with ROW scheduler?
[Asus Transformer TF700] rabits:
Already in. Check your `zcat /proc/config.gz | grep ROW`
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
According to the readme, it's already included - in fact, it's exactly "my" kernel source with the additional UKSM patch and rabits' config changes for Ubuntu.
[Asus Transformer TF700] djmulder:
no need to be a jerk ya know.. I tried to help with the knowledge I have..
[Asus Transformer TF700] rtfpessoa:
I completly agree with rabits. This is a DEV thread no beginers questions in here. Thats what the other thread is for.
[Asus Transformer TF700] djmulder:
I never said I disagree, but still no need to be a jerk.

And well I tried to help as much as I can, I may be a newbie, but even a newbie can give some input. No need to burn it down with some self righteous bs.
[Asus Transformer TF700] rtfpessoa:
Do as i do and give your input in the newbies thread.
[Asus Transformer TF700] LEGOracer69:
If you may port ubuntu, may you port Angstrom OS (like from Pandora Handheld) to our device? This distro is much better supported than our ubuntu.
[Asus Transformer TF700] rabits:
No, I did this port of Ubuntu - mostly to myself. I do not need any other OS. Also tomorrow we can see img with "Ubuntu for Tablet" (for nexus devices). The next steps in the development of the port will depend on this.
[Asus Transformer TF700] kali113:
What do you mean?
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
What he means is on Thursday Canonical is releasing Ubuntu 12.10 for the Nexus 7 & Nexus 10 tablets and for the Glaxy Nexus phones.

Which I am looking forward as I have a Nexus phone.
[Asus Transformer TF700] kali113:
what chance do you think we got to see it on our tf700?

It would be nice to have it ported.
[Asus Transformer TF700] rabits:
Yes, it seems that this is the right way :D
[Asus Transformer TF700] xFaultx:
Love to see this too
[Asus Transformer TF700] LEGOracer69:
I get it, but is it possible, because it does not seem to be supported.
[Asus Transformer TF700] singoutout:
Re: [DEV] Native Ubuntu Linux on Infinity tf700

No img was released. It was just the announcement of ubuntu tablet, which is basically the same as Ubuntu mobile but optimized for tablets (different cpu speed, screen resolution ...).

For now, only Rabit's port is avaivle for you to have a fully working Ubuntu. I am done setting it up and was thinking about posting a video for those who still hesitate.

Mine is fully working with xubuntu, running with compiz and all the programs I need are fully working (libre office, ubuntu one, internet browsing ...).

;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] Delforo:
The video idea sounds really good and helpfull, go for it.

Thanks in advance!!!
[Asus Transformer TF700] xFaultx:
Tomorrow is when the image is supposed to be released, I believe.

A video would be helpful. Im tech savy, but a linux virgin. Its not as smooth as some other OSs, especially trying to lear what an i363 and a armhf program are
[Asus Transformer TF700] rabits:
Ubuntu Tablet

So, I got zip with rootfs quantal-preinstalled-phablet-armhf.zip)) This is interesting img - 12.10-based, has many new and removed packages (lists attached - diff with daily 13.04 13.02.18).

Today I'll try to run it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Terolex:
Hi!

I'm happy to see this type of project for my TF700.

Now, the project concern the new version of ubuntu for tablet (Nexus release) or you work on the desktop version?

In every case, good luck!