04-01-2022, 03:16 PM
PINE64 is certainly not unique in not financially (or otherwise) supporting Armbian. But this is something we (me especially) have been trying to raise awareness about.
All the work (and costs) really are in the software development. Hardware manufacturers know this. And it never 'ends.' Kernel is always moving forward, things break, etc...
OTOH, I actually like PINE64 products, I own several (and plan on buying more). I really do think they make some interesting hardware. So I find myself somehow in the middle of this, as one of few PINE64 advocates within the Armbian project.
All the work (and costs) really are in the software development. Hardware manufacturers know this. And it never 'ends.' Kernel is always moving forward, things break, etc...
OTOH, I actually like PINE64 products, I own several (and plan on buying more). I really do think they make some interesting hardware. So I find myself somehow in the middle of this, as one of few PINE64 advocates within the Armbian project.
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).