11-09-2021, 10:31 AM
(11-08-2021, 11:05 PM)KiteX3 Wrote: I was under the impression that Armbian didn't even officially support their Pinebook Pro Ubuntu images; they don't even seem to build Debian images any more for the Pinebook Pro. I can't speak of the current stability of Armbian but I'm skeptical that they're pouring much attention on ensuring their distribution works well with the PBP.
The main reason I started looking at PINE64 products in the first place was because one of the main Armbian devs was raving about how well his PBP was working on the (at that time new) desktop images. And that was probably a year or more ago by now.
Armbian are very conservative with what they declare as "Supported" and that term also has some particular meaning (as well as requirements) within the Armbian project. But as I said, I have heard from very reliable sources that it works well. And I have read a number of similar comments on these very forums in addition. To the point that I am getting ready to purchase one myself.
If you have a spare sd card laying around, how about just give it a try? What have you got to lose other than a few minutes of your time?
Cheers,
TRS-80
What is Free Software and why is it so important for society?
Protocols, not Platforms
For the most Linux-y experience on your Linux phone, try SXMO!
I am (nominally) the Armbian Maintainer for PineBook Pro (although severely lacking in time these days).
TRS-80
What is Free Software and why is it so important for society?
Protocols, not Platforms
For the most Linux-y experience on your Linux phone, try SXMO!
I am (nominally) the Armbian Maintainer for PineBook Pro (although severely lacking in time these days).
