12-22-2015, 05:37 PM
(12-21-2015, 03:35 PM)jl_678 Wrote: Hi,
I am a backer and pre-purchased a Pine A64+; my interest is primarily in Linux and I am currently and avid Raspberry Pi user. However, as I have done further research, I am getting concerned about the Allwinner SoC used on the Pine64. Specifically, it sounds like Allwinner does a very poor job supporting the open source community and so I am concerned about the quality of the Linux implementation.
Here are some threads talking about it:
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[url= http://forum.armbian.com/index.php/topic/491-need-help-on-pine-a64-15-64bit-quad-core-12ghz-single-board-computer/]http://forum.armbian.com/index.php/topic/491-need-help-on-pine-a64-15-64bit-quad-core-12ghz-single-board-computer/ <- Started by the folks from Pine
https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/...ard_super/
These threads make me question whether this is the right platform for Linux, and I am hoping to get the perspectives of other backers and/or Pine employees. Am I wrong in thinking of this as a Linux platform and instead should I focus on it as an Android platform?
Thank you!
I have visited Allwinner HQ yesterday and have lunch with CEO, I have expressed on the open community concern and they have interest to improve the situation. At least this is a good start, lets works toward on the positive direction.