Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Checking For Any Modifications To The Linux Kernel

I downloaded the source for the 2.6.29 kernel from  www.kernel.org .  I am running an ascii comparison of it with the one included in the Nook source downloaded from B&N.  I will report on the results today or tomorrow as time allows.

Update 9/5/2013:  The kernal has hundreds of differences.  I am guessing they started with one from the Android tool chain.  I will follow up on that.

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  1. It'll be awesome if you're able to accomplish this! I have a NST (no glowlight) that I got specifically so that I could root it and run Android. I don't expect it to do EVERYTHING, but I know that it would be capable of so much more if only somebody could bump it's Android version up a notch. (And ditch some of the weird BN modifications that cause it to work poorly.) I'd help if I knew more about android development, but unfortunately all I can do is keep a hopeful eye on your blog's RSS feed. Good luck!

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    1. Thanks, Cralex! I am still looking for confirmation of a couple of chips on the motherboard. If you are comfortable opening your NST, I could use help with that. See the Hardware page if you are.

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