NetBSD/hpcmips Frequently Asked Questions

Booting

• Is there any way to automatically start an application on a Compact Flashmedium under Windows CE?

PsPc Machine

• How does one give input to a Palm-sized PC with no keyboard?

Others

• Can we use IBM microdrive?
• Can I run NetBSD on Cassiopeia A series?
• Does H/PC hardware has APM hardware?
• Is a test snapshot with the IBM z50 LCD suspend available anywhere?
• Does USB work on the MobilePro 8xx machines?

Booting

Is there any way to automatically start an application on a Compact Flashmedium under Windows CE? (top)

The current status is that we have no idea, but forward to improve suspend/resume codes. If you have any ideas, working code is welcome.

PsPc Machine

How does one give input to a Palm-sized PC with no keyboard? (top)

You can connect vt100 to serial connector.

Others

Can we use IBM microdrive? (top)

Yes. If your machine supports IBM microdrive on WinCE environment, it will work fine. With IBM z50, IBM microdrive and PCMCIA TypeIII hard drive is supported, but it is heavy regarding battery life.

Can I run NetBSD on Cassiopeia A series? (top)

No. The Cassiopeia A series have a SH3 CPU, which is not supported by hpcmips. No SH3 CPU Type NetBSD Ports support Windows CE machines right now.

Does H/PC hardware has APM hardware? (top)

There is no such thing as APM hardware. APM is a bios spec only. The Vr41xx CPUs support a course battery level only (very low, which is really good). There's nothing like a battery percentage in the hardware, unless it is an addon doo-dad.

Is a test snapshot with the IBM z50 LCD suspend available anywhere? (top)

In the -current sources. If you want to use test code, recompile kernel with ITE8181_LCD_CONTROL_ENABLE. Or change ite8181_lcd_control_disable variable to 0 by gdb. More infomation, see arch/hpcmips/dev/ite8181.c.

Does USB work on the MobilePro 8xx machines? (top)

Yes, as of NetBSD 1.6.2 and 2.0 in the GENERIC config file. Some umass devices have strange errors, but most devices work correctly. Note that the USB port on these machines can only supply a max of ~500mA, so an externally powered USB hub is highly recommended.

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