Because i dont know linux and i want a machine that will work out of the box, not one i have to tinker with to. The model number is not on the front of the unit, but can be found on a sticker on either the bottom or rear of your product. Every model 02 is configured with oqos breakthrough software that provides one touch access to many of the computers settings and functions. All that money makes oqo very attractive, but i confess, i was in love with oqo even before it was rich, because it makes an intriguingly beautiful tiny pc. Its systems possess the functionality of a tablet pc in a size slightly larger than a personal digital assistant pda.
Placed in the desktop stand it is a desktop computer, allowing you to connect easily to a variety of peripherals, including fullsize keyboards, printers, scanners, and highresolution monitors. After looking at this picture of the oqo model 02 internals from the fcc documents, ive concluded a couple of things. An ultramobile pc ultramobile personal computer or umpc is a miniature version of a pen computer, a class of laptop whose specifications were launched by microsoft and intel in spring 2006. Dont expect much in the gaming department however from. For software provided on a cd or dvd, install the software either by using the optical drive in the optional docking station or by connecting to an. Adventures with a suse linuxpowered oqo palmtop tux. Because i dont know linux and i want a machine that will work out of the box, not one i have to tinker with to get to work. Increasing reliance on software will increase exposure, and countries will have increased risk from trusting a single vendor. Discussion in umpc ultra mobile pc started by latinvixen, mar 17.
Sony had already made a first attempt in this direction in 2004 with its vaio u series. This is a tarball archive that contains files and instructions for getting puppy linux to work on the oqo. In september 2006, raon digital launched the vega running an amd geode lx800, 256 mb of ram, and a 30 gb hard drive. Oqo model 02 ultra personal computer the gadgeteer. I think its also being aimed at evil international terrorists who want to release chemical weapons. Of the current crop of umpcs, to our eyes the model e2 has by far the. I have an external dvd writer that can connect to usb or firewire as the oqo doesnt have an internal optical drive. With that being said does anyone know of a tutorial on how to take the computer apart. If youre not used to an ergonomic keyboard or plan to use the model 01 on your lap, the flat configuration will feel most natural to you. The location of the label as well as letter and number sequences will vary by model and product type. It was used in the compaq tc, toshiba libretto lseries, and oqo model 01, among others. Yes, you can run your favorite windows applications on the oqo. The difference here is that dualcor technologies not only runs windows xp, but its also a smart phone.
The most standard configuration of the model 01 places the two halves of the keyboard flat on your desk. One of their programmers is a linux fan, and made sure all the devices have linux drivers. Review theres no denying that the oqo model 01 is one of the coolest devices that ive ever got my paws on. According to guinness world records, the oqo was the smallest fullpowered, fullfeatured personal computer in 2005. Recently, it has been compared with the ultra mobile pc platform, although it was introduced before the umpc took flight. Crusoe was notable for its method of achieving x86 compatibility.
The crusoe is a family of x86compatible microprocessors developed by transmeta and introduced in 2000. The oqo model 03 doesnt appear to be a budget device. The case of oqo model 01 is made of metal, its quite sturdy. Contribute to torvaldslinux development by creating an account on github.
This machine contains both the windows xp and windows vista operating systems. Its systems possess the functionality of a tablet pc in a formfactor slightly larger than a pda. Reading pdf files on a small screen many of the pdf files i read are twocolumn conference proceeding papers. Contemplating vista as a mobile os, and the oqo model 2. Should be easier on miniaturized pc x86 devices like the oqo and sony ux series and any future x86 devices. The software allows you to import, scale, rotate and repair your 3d model until it is just right. With the oqo docking cable, it can easily connect to projectors and ethernet. Will the oqo actually see the light of day on october 14th. Oqo has sent an email saying it expects to launch its model 01 ultra personal computer upc on october 14 in san fransisco. Ubuntu on oqo model 2 installation help ubuntu forums.
How to boot oqo model 2 from a disk know about life. How to boot oqo model 2 from a disk oqo no longer makes portable computers. Submitted by srlinuxx on friday 28th of april 2006 09. If you need a fully functional pc at the absolute extreme end. The 128bit crusoe was replaced with the efficeon in 2004, though the company pivoted away from. A fullfeatured pda computer that can serve as your primary pc. Portable wireless routers, first 100 gb laptop drive, 8. The core challenges with any computer in this form factor are screen size and keyboard size. Its not for people who just want to use firefoxthats what a linux mid is for. Sony had already made a first attempt in this direction in 2004 with its vaio u. Oqo created a fullfledged windows xp computer awhile ago, called oqo model 01, that is about the same size and shape as a pocket pc and runs on 1ghz transmeta processors, which consume less power than regular pc processors. Used dsln damn small linux not aug06 iso download, with installed ndiswrapper version utils version 1. Every model 02 is configured with oqos breakthrough software that provides one touch access to many of the computers settings and functions including the ability to change screen resolution on thefly with dedicated zoom keys, and origami functionality.
The model 01 will be a relatively small device that wont run the palm os, pocket pc, or even linux. Yeah, theres lots of good information over at about the upcoming oqo handtop pc. I can install and upload more information if you know of any programs that can. Hope some of you have parts for me to survive the corona quarantine without boredom. However, the antenna covers are made of transparent plastic, which is prone to cracking.
As a consequence, im not giving up my fairly small notebooks any time soon. Gentoo forums view topic installing gentoo on a oqo. The oqo model 01 is also the most versatile computer to date. Commentary content posted in november 2005 informationweek. Sony jumped in on the umpc craze with the vaio ux line, a family of pcs you could. The oqo model 01 was launched before the ultramobile pc craze began, but its specifications were very similar to those of most umpc models. If your model isnt on the list, its relatively easy to add a profile on your own. Founded in 2000, the company started out with something of a bad footing and a vaporware reputation even after announcing their first product years earlier, oqo didnt actually ship their model. It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality. Oqo model 02 is built on rugged magnesium alloy chassis, and covered with removable screen protector.
The tented center bar angles the two halves of the model 01 slightly up in the middle. It supports nearly all available 3d printers you can download and import over 100 3d printer profiles. Oqo and puppy linux the oqo model 01 is small and slow. Hey guys im searching for some spare parts, batteries and accessories for my oqo model 01 and model 02 devices.
Oqo model 02 ultramobile pc the world smallest windows vista. One of the machines that a number of computer users may still own goes by the name of the oqo model 02. Since this is pretty much the only oqo site left, ive archived a bunch of stuff found in my old work directoies here. When judie and i first saw the oqo advertised in late 2004, we were both pretty. Install your own software on the model 02 or transfer files between the model 02 and another computer. Many linux distributions already run unmodified on the oqo and sony ux as these are just standard x86 computers in pocketsized form factor.
If want a little dose of computer lust or maybe a christmas gift suggestion go to. I received my oqo in the mail today and the first thing i want to do is take winxp off and put gentoo on. Maybe one of you have some working batteries or psus or anything else but im also interested in defectivedead batteries. Instead of the instruction set architecture being implemented in hardware, or translated by specialized hardware, the crusoe runs a software abstraction layer, or a virtual machine, known as the code morphing software. Free stuff by hector levesque university of toronto.
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