Converting a x86 WinCE ThinClient to a Linux-Box

From: Dany0016 (dany0016_at_gmx.at)
Date: 09/14/04

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    Hello!

    I have a NCD - ThinStar 450 Box and i wanted to kick the WinCE stuff
    from the flash and set up a small Linuxsetup.

    The hardware is a x86 266Mhz processor, a SiS 5595 chip for graphic
    (and lan, usb, sound i think) and a 16MB DOC (DiskOnChip) from
    M-Systems (MD2200 D16).

    I wanted to know if anyone ever tried this befor or if not, what would
    be the best way to experiment with the box.

    For now, i just can imagine to desolder the Flash-DOC, build a
    programmer (i am more a electronic engeneer than a software/os
    specialist ;) and setup a testenviroment via a normal linux desktop.
    But thedesoldering of the chip is very risky. Has anyone a better
    idea?

    If i flash the DOC via the network, i guess, that i only have one try.
    If i fail to setup a working linux with the first try, i guess i want
    be able to reflash the DOC anymore (because WinCE is kicked and linux
    stucked...)

    Any recomends?
    Thank you in advance
    Daniel
    (pls excuse my bad english)

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