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diff --git a/markdown/2015_07_rmll-feedback-optimus-black-advancement-and-cccamp.md b/markdown/2015_07_rmll-feedback-optimus-black-advancement-and-cccamp.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..76fdcf2 --- /dev/null +++ b/markdown/2015_07_rmll-feedback-optimus-black-advancement-and-cccamp.md @@ -0,0 +1,73 @@ +tags: Events, Replicant news, Paul Kocialkowski +date: 2015-07-21 01:13 +title: RMLL feedback, Optimus Black advancement and CCCamp +--- +Two weeks ago, I took part in [RMLL][1] as advertised on the Replicant blog +shortly before the event. This year again, it was a really nice event to be a +part of. Lots of people showed interest for Replicant and some even came +specifically to see my talks about the project: what a pleasant surprise! The +videos of my talks are already available on the [RMLL website][2] and they +were also added to the [Conferences][3] page of the Replicant wiki. + +Back from the event, the development effort was focused on cleaning up the +[bits and pieces laying around][4] for Optimus Black support in U-Boot, now +that the [merge window is open][5]. A [patch series][6] was sent for review +earlier today and despite being incomplete as of now, it will serve as a solid +base for future additions. Some more work is indeed required to have all the +necessary features supported, but those patches will be written in a non- +upstreamable way for Replicant at first. The current status of those [dirty +patches][7] allows booting CyanogenMod without too much trouble, except for +the occasional random reboot and other oddities that still have to be sorted +out before it can seriously be used for daily use. + +Thus, with basic bootloader support out of the way, it’s time to start the +Replicant port to the device. Communication with the modem will require some +heavy work on [Hayes-RIL][8], our implementation of the AT protocol radio +interface layer, that is supposed to be more modern and robust than other +implementations. Other fundamental parts required to have Replicant running +with sufficient features to make the device useful should be less trouble. + +In a month or so, the [Chaos Communication Camp][9] will take place in +Germany, organized by the almost mythical [Chaos Computer Club][10]. Replicant +is going to [take part in the event][11], hopefully with a lightning talk +and/or less formal self-organized events. The camp will be a great occasion to +chat a bit about the current state of the art of software freedom on mobile +devices, and more! Various other interesting projects will be there as well: +members of the [Neo900 project][12] will hold the [Neo village][13], where +I’ll be likely to be found. As usual, I’ll also be available to verify the +Replicant release key fingerprint, help newcomers install Replicant on their +device and basically anything else that I can help with! + + [1]: <https://2015.rmll.info/> + + [2]: <https://video.rmll.info/> + + [3]: +<https://redmine.replicant.us/projects/replicant/wiki/Conferences#RMLL-2015> + + [4]: +<http://git.code.paulk.fr/gitweb/?p=u-boot.git;a=shortlog;h=refs/heads/sniper- +wip> + + [5]: <http://www.denx.de/wiki/U-Boot/ReleaseCycle> + + [6]: <http://lists.denx.de/pipermail/u-boot/2015-July/219660.html> + + [7]: +<http://git.code.paulk.fr/gitweb/?p=u-boot.git;a=shortlog;h=refs/heads/sniper- +next> + + [8]: <http://git.replicant.us/gitweb/?p=replicant/hardware/ril/hayes- +ril.git;a=summary> + + [9]: <https://events.ccc.de/camp/2015/> + + [10]: <https://www.ccc.de/> + + [11]: <https://events.ccc.de/camp/2015/wiki/Projects:Replicant> + + [12]: <https://events.ccc.de/camp/2015/wiki/Projects:Neo900> + + [13]: <https://events.ccc.de/camp/2015/wiki/Village:Neo> + + |