Hi Dave,
With regard to uploading files, I used ftp. I installed a free FTP
server on my laptop and then retrieved the files from the 7300
console over ethernet. I found this better than using zmodem as the
previous executable didn't need to be removed and the new file
chmod'ed prior to execution. A lot of people use and NFS mount from a
Linux machine on the 7300 to allow the compiled program to stay on
the development PC...
With regard to the graphics/text choice, I would recommend doing like
I did - which is to treat the screen buffer as a large array with
each pixel a 16-bit value and just manipulate the buffer via direct
access and the available bitblt functions. The satisfaction from
seeing colored images on the display is quite a bit greater than
bouncing ascii...
At some point I'm going to get more time to investigate some of the
GUIs such as Nano-X, but with the development deadline I was given I
found it easier to do direct screen access via my application as it
is not intended to be portable.
Regards,
PJE
--- In "dsdenu" <> wrote:
>
> Peter;
>
> Thanks for the solid info. The more I learn about Linux the more I
> like. I spent a lot of time looking for an flexible, scalable
> embedded platform and it looks like I made the right choice.
>
> Some quick Googling for framebuffer info as you suggested was
informative.
>
> Would love to get a small GUI up on the 7300 to play with. However I
> think my initial efforts will be text based.
>
> Still working on getting a development environment setup on a Linux
> box. Any one have a favorite way to transfer executables to the 7300
> target ?
>
> Thanks
>
> Dave
>
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