06-01-2017, 01:11 PM
The concept of the project is to create a machine that can run and display web-based calendar and tasks and local contact lists for me in my office, may be even social media notifications too. The device will be secured on my desk. It has been an interesting project so far and I have learned quite a bit about Linux. I was very pleased that Linux Lite 3.4 detected the WACOM tablet built into the screen of the laptop (this is a first, no other OS has!). Linux Lite also gave me all the options I needed to get started and get it up to date.
I first had to work out how screen and pointing device rotation worked and manually add my desired changes to the startup applications list. I then couldn't install any software so I had to get around the issue that the Pentium M doesn't announce it has PAE and to then install the linux-image-4.4.0-79-generic before any other software could be loaded. I added forcepae in the GRUB options.
Then the brightness went peculiar so I added another entry to the GRUB conf file with "acpi_brightness=vendor" and got it back, I'm still looking for a way to change the brightness within the OS using a slider or something similar.
I then was able to get OnBoard virtual keyboard working and disable a few system services that I don't need. Now, apart from the lid switch issue, I have a fully operational machine which runs better than it has ever done before - even videos play (a little choppy but still watchable). I would also like to program all the WACOM hardware buttons. I'll post a couple of photos of the device and in operation :-)
Cheers
Peter.
I first had to work out how screen and pointing device rotation worked and manually add my desired changes to the startup applications list. I then couldn't install any software so I had to get around the issue that the Pentium M doesn't announce it has PAE and to then install the linux-image-4.4.0-79-generic before any other software could be loaded. I added forcepae in the GRUB options.
Then the brightness went peculiar so I added another entry to the GRUB conf file with "acpi_brightness=vendor" and got it back, I'm still looking for a way to change the brightness within the OS using a slider or something similar.
I then was able to get OnBoard virtual keyboard working and disable a few system services that I don't need. Now, apart from the lid switch issue, I have a fully operational machine which runs better than it has ever done before - even videos play (a little choppy but still watchable). I would also like to program all the WACOM hardware buttons. I'll post a couple of photos of the device and in operation :-)
Cheers
Peter.