IRC log for #neo900 on 20150904

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11:26.14raveloJust tried to identify to tmo. I'd like to buy a voucher...
11:26.32DocScrutinizer05:-D
11:26.45raveloIt looks like it's not possible to register because of an error on the site.
11:27.10DocScrutinizer05yes, there are quite a few available, which I strongly suggest you make use of when you're interested in Neo900
11:27.41DocScrutinizer05ravelo: tmo registering is sort of flaky.
11:28.09DocScrutinizer05/join #maemo , try to contact chem|st
11:28.20ravelook
11:28.57DocScrutinizer05anyway sometimes it helps to just try another browser
11:29.45ravelook
11:32.33DocScrutinizer05if you can't register a new account, please provide the text of the post and I can send it on behalf of you
11:32.58DocScrutinizer05(provide) in pastebin or whatever
11:35.19ravelodid work in a different browser, thanks
11:35.28DocScrutinizer05yw :-)
11:36.24EndZanother question: until when the payment have to be succeeded?
11:36.47DocScrutinizer05please everybody: if you have a choice between PP and wire transfer (i.e. when you're living in EU where SEPA/SWIFT works) then please use the latter. PP is still trouble for us
11:37.02raveloI could try paypal, but would like to buy a voucher before
11:37.09DocScrutinizer05EndZ: well, that doesn't really matter that much, don't worry
11:37.23EndZokay.
11:37.37raveloah ok, so you don't want anyone to try paypal.
11:37.52ravelo-> will use bank transfer then.
11:38.21DocScrutinizer05I received a note from them today that they will freeze your money on our account for up to 6 months before we can use it
11:39.05DocScrutinizer05"just in case, if it was a CC payment and needs to get rolled back after 6 months"
11:40.56EndZwhat's a CC payment?
11:41.03DocScrutinizer05Credit Card
11:41.17EndZah
11:41.27DocScrutinizer05but note they don't limit that to CC payments, they apply that policy to *all* payments
11:45.12raveloDocScrutinizer05: Is it OK to use more than one voucher?
11:45.22raveloI could by more of them and apply them ;)
11:45.49DocScrutinizer05I hope to negotiate a better deal with them, after all it's highly unlikely that ALL our customers are fraudulent CC payments
11:46.44DocScrutinizer05ravelo: sorry,, no. each voucher stands for one device preordered, so we don't appreciate accumulation of multiple vouchers on one device order
11:48.17DocScrutinizer05we already  ordered some parts for each of the vouchers resp customers, and we based our calculations on each voucher resulting in one device getting built for it
11:49.51DocScrutinizer05R&D also been paid by an equal fraction of each donation aka preorder so far
11:50.27Arch-TKDocScrutinizer05: so why do you nead all these beagleboards?
11:51.38DocScrutinizer05Arch-TK: in proto_v2 we attach the core system (CPU, power, storage, memory) via at flat cable to the prototype board. That external CPU board is a BeagleBoard-xM
11:52.45DocScrutinizer05we do this to have simpler (only 4 layers instead of 8) cheaper PCBs and less effort in layout etc
11:53.43Arch-TKso wait, I'm confused, the NeoN will be a beagleboard-xm taped to some components?
11:53.59Arch-TKOr is this purely for prototyping purposes?
11:54.13Arch-TKIn which case, why do you need so many, surely one or two would suffice right?
11:54.17DocScrutinizer05though... if this whole situation doesn't improve, we might consider reverting to 'classical' prototype concept and integrate CPU and RAM and uSD to the proto already
11:54.36DocScrutinizer05this is purely for prototyping
11:54.58DocScrutinizer05we like to have at least 6 "brainboards"
11:55.29Arch-TKOh... It sounded like you were ordering 100 beagleboards, you're ordering 6.
11:55.33Arch-TK:P
11:55.34DocScrutinizer05we also would send out some of them to our developers
11:56.19Arch-TKare they seriously that hard to get?
11:56.23Arch-TK(the beagleboards)
11:56.30DocScrutinizer05e.g freemangordon and pali, for FPTF
11:56.38DocScrutinizer05Arch-TK: alas yes
11:57.01DocScrutinizer05Arch-TK: NB: BeagleBoard-xM (SIC)
11:57.31Arch-TKthe $150 one (on the bb website)
11:57.40DocScrutinizer05yep
11:57.46DocScrutinizer05sounds about right
11:58.13Arch-TKwell the tigal.com website (selected from the distributors dropdown) doesn't want to load
11:58.31Arch-TKand the german site has 0 in stock
11:58.41Arch-TKI see the problem...
12:00.45DocScrutinizer05http://paste.opensuse.org/69469743
12:02.09DocScrutinizer05http://paste.opensuse.org/84915258
12:02.17Arch-TKtranslates much better into polish than it does into english
12:03.21Arch-TKso there is hope
12:03.54DocScrutinizer05note that I ordered a year ago :-/
12:03.55Arch-TKIf Archlinux-ARM has an image which works with the BeagleBoard-xM, would it work more or less out of the box with the Neo900?
12:04.07DocScrutinizer05yes, of course
12:04.32DocScrutinizer05:-)
12:04.43Arch-TKThat's great. If there's news of BeagleBoard-xM on the horizon, I will probably buy one.
12:05.09Arch-TKI want to see Archlinux-ARM running on a working phone
12:06.05Arch-TKI was thinking of how an ncurses interface would work with the N900 screen and keyboard...
12:06.53Arch-TKI have some ideas for how I could put together a modified / rewritten i3wm and some simple ncurses programs to try to get a working phone interface.
12:07.11Arch-TK(That sounds crazy, of course, this is what I do.)
12:07.28EndZsounds nice.
12:07.47Arch-TKThe only question is do I have the brains and the time to get it working.
12:07.52EndZalthough the touchscreen would be useless.
12:08.06edwincan it emulate a mouse press?
12:08.09Arch-TKNot necessarily... Terminal emulators and ncurses itself supports mouse input.
12:08.18EndZArch-TK: well, if you already have an i3 running
12:08.34EndZwhy not a fullscreen SDL window
12:08.57Arch-TKEndZ: With actual graphics?
12:09.07EndZdunno.
12:09.14EndZa SDL window allows ~ everything
12:09.19Arch-TKOf course.
12:09.30EndZi would use some simple OpenGL foo
12:09.45Arch-TKWell the idea is to make it work off of primarily terminal emulators, and a window manager which has multiple workspaces.
12:10.03EndZi3 and any running terminal?
12:10.03Arch-TKThen any other applications would also work.
12:10.17Arch-TKEndZ: a touch oriented i3, basically.
12:10.19Arch-TKyes
12:10.36EndZi wouldn't fork i3 but dwm instead
12:10.40DocScrutinizer05sounds like PaulFertser's EMACS GTA02
12:10.59Arch-TKheh... sounds interesting... but emacs would take ages to load... surely?
12:11.25DocScrutinizer05I don't know what exactly he did
12:11.41Arch-TKIt already takes a full second to load on my laptop with an Samsung 850 EVO, on my desktop with a plain HDD it takes maybe 5 seconds, maybe more.
12:11.59DocScrutinizer05anyway he's using the Freerunner GTA02 with his own terminal-based UI
12:12.01Arch-TKI guess it depends on configuration and packages.
12:12.09Arch-TKsounds cool.
12:12.27edwincould you run it in daemon mode?
12:12.45edwinemacsclient starts so much faster than full emacs
12:12.49Arch-TKwell yes
12:12.59Arch-TKbut you still need to start the daemon first :P
12:13.02edwinalthough ocasinally things are broken with daemon mode
12:13.26edwinyou start it on boot :)
12:14.05Arch-TKAnyway, we can always dream, but to get things done we first need an Neo900
12:14.35Arch-TKI think I will pay the downpayment some time around the end of this month.
12:14.51Arch-TK(NeoN bare board only)
12:16.19DocScrutinizer05Arch-TK: that's highly welcome (though unrelated to N900 sourcing) :-))
12:16.51Arch-TKI know, I bought my own N900 first to make sure I liked the design and the keyboard, and I have to say, they are both great.
12:17.21Arch-TKThe fact I managed to complete asciiportal on it is a testament to how much better it is compared to a phone without a keyboard.
12:17.35DocScrutinizer05if a bare NeoN board is what you need (since you got a N900 to upgrade) then you're one of our major target group
12:18.17DocScrutinizer05((I have to say, they are both great)) \o/ :-)) yes, aren't they? :-)
12:18.57Arch-TKI wonder if I can pull off FDE on the thing while I'm at it.
12:19.08DocScrutinizer05what's FDE?
12:19.13Arch-TKFull Disk Encryption
12:19.32DocScrutinizer05I think this already got implemented and working on some N900s
12:19.37Arch-TKcool
12:20.27DocScrutinizer05you might want to /join #maemo and ask
12:20.29edwindidn't know asciiportal existed, looking forward to playing it on my Neo900 :)
12:20.58DocScrutinizer05YAY! NINETY chan members
12:21.08DocScrutinizer05:-)
12:24.15DocScrutinizer05((FDK, ask #maemo) or simply search on talk.maemo.org
12:24.28DocScrutinizer05FDE*
12:25.32DocScrutinizer05since maemo fremantle basically is a plain debian system, stuff like FDE should be pretty easy to 'port' to arbitrary other debian-alike linux, and even RPM based distros shouldn't be much different
12:26.52DocScrutinizer05in the end you could say that there's a close relationship (almost twins) between Beagle-xM, GolDeliCo GTA04, Nokia N900 and Neo900
12:27.12DocScrutinizer05from a OS point of view at least
12:27.20DocScrutinizer05obviously not by formfactor
12:27.23DocScrutinizer05:-)
12:28.34dos1Arch-TK, edwin: https://github.com/paulfertser/fso-el/wiki/Screenshots
12:28.48DocScrutinizer05we (Neo900) sort of guarantee that basically all GTA04 and all Maemo apps stuff should run flawlessly on Neo900
12:29.31DocScrutinizer05dos1:  :-D hi friend!
12:29.50DocScrutinizer05and thanks for the link :-))
12:30.32FIQDocScrutinizer05, there are places still that sell N900s in bulk?
12:30.47dos1hello hello :)
12:30.56DocScrutinizer05well, yeah, in some places in China you can get them, refurbished
12:31.13DocScrutinizer05when you got boots on the ground there
12:31.53DocScrutinizer05if you don't, you're likely getting fake or rubbish
12:32.53FIQ<Arch-TK> If Archlinux-ARM has an image which works with the BeagleBoard-xM, would it work more or less out of the box with the Neo900?
12:33.21FIQit worked fine on my N900 when I tested it, getting it up and running on Neo900 should be even easier
12:33.31DocScrutinizer05yep
12:35.26DocScrutinizer05you need drivers for the different kbd matrix scanner and the different (dualtouch) touchscreen digitizer, both already existing
12:36.02FIQspeaking of which, I should try get alarm up and running on my OP...
12:36.08FIQsee how well it works
12:36.12FIQoh well
12:37.20DocScrutinizer05FIQ: I'm feeling sad about you not getting a Neo900
12:38.43DocScrutinizer05FIQ: maybe you'd be interested in one of the "broken" boards we doubtlessly will have a few of, after production run. Something with dunno, WLAN module defect, or whatever. Those might be available for relatively cheap money
12:39.18FIQ<DocScrutinizer05> FIQ: I'm feeling sad about you not getting a Neo900
12:39.38FIQit seems like a really nice device, just happens to be too expensive for me
12:39.55DocScrutinizer05that's why I'm pondering a way to get you one
12:40.01FIQah
12:40.55FIQhm, I don't know, maybe? depends on how broken :p
12:41.01DocScrutinizer05we might have some maybe 5 or so boards like that, which we can't sell for a 'normal' device at a 'normal' price
12:41.11FIQwe'll see sooner or later I suppose
12:41.17DocScrutinizer05of course it depends on 'how broken' :-)
12:41.39DocScrutinizer05yes. Just mentioning it so you could ponder if you're maybe interested
12:42.08FIQmaybe, ty for the heads up anyway
12:42.15DocScrutinizer05yw :-)
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12:52.03raveloI applied the voucher. Now cannot save my account data (error: 1. other is invalid). Browser: Firefox
12:52.28raveloit looks I cannot solve this issue in the webshop
12:53.03DocScrutinizer05duh! sorry to hear that, sounds weird
12:53.30raveloI try to register first, then do the order
12:53.35ravelomaybe this helps
12:53.37DocScrutinizer05yes, please do
12:54.10ravelomaybe better not do everything in one step
12:56.58DocScrutinizer05it once worked, but that shop thing is a nightmare for us Electric Engineers to maintain
12:57.01DocScrutinizer05:-)
12:57.03ravelook, now waiting for the registration link.
12:57.44DocScrutinizer05should arrive instantly
12:57.50ravelothis could be a problem for new customers as this is the proposed way to buy
12:58.16raveloif they are not able to complete the steps they might not buy in the end
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13:00.21ravelook, was in my spam folder
13:05.03DocScrutinizer05yeah, you created 2 new accounts, according to my controlling emails
13:05.16DocScrutinizer05nevermind, no problem
13:06.00DocScrutinizer05ponders to lock the shop feature to have shopping cart for anonymous visitors
13:06.22DocScrutinizer05this might actually simplify the procedure
13:06.32ravelohad to copy the link (not clickable)
13:06.38DocScrutinizer05dang!
13:06.46ravelodone :)
13:07.01DocScrutinizer05you're Martin?
13:07.04raveloyes, maybe lead those to first create the account
13:07.04raveloyes
13:07.07DocScrutinizer05good
13:07.17ravelotransaction done also :)
13:07.22DocScrutinizer05:-)
13:08.48DocScrutinizer05sidenote: I just called mouser, very friendly folks there who promised to bump the query at BB-xM manuf
13:09.46ravelomaybe I can help out again a bit, at the moment no time
13:10.05raveloit looks like you are stuck a bit waiting for Nikolaus
13:10.10ravelowho is busy for pyra
13:34.32DocScrutinizer05hmm, he left. anyway no, Nikolaus is supposed to be available 100% for Neo900 from this very week on, and so next week we (re-)start with building proto_v2 (or was it 3? that counting scheme confuses me completely)
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13:51.10lpglHi ! I would like to proceed to my paiment for a NEO900 board but I can't manage to have a voucher id for the 100€ I've paid when the project start... Anyone can help ?
13:54.15DocScrutinizer05lpgl: hi! the voucher code got sent to you by email
13:54.26DocScrutinizer05several weeks ago
13:55.16edwinmy voucher code got sent in an email with subject 'Neo900 - your voucher code'
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14:27.33DocScrutinizer05he sorted it :-D
14:39.16DocScrutinizer05tiny "updates" on neo900.org: µBlog
14:48.56DocScrutinizer05btw to whom it may concern: we are still looking for private VC to build a few "excess" devices
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15:32.33edwinhttp://www.startupbootcamp.org/accelerator/hightechxl-eindhoven.html http://www.techfounders.com/application/ would applying to one of these make sense?
15:36.34DocScrutinizer05edwin: those are not really 'private'
15:37.12DocScrutinizer05we eventually might look into this stuff, but not now. we're not prepared for it
15:38.28DocScrutinizer05and odds are those entities won't consider Neo900 a really rewarding investment either. Our perspective is sort of 'too limited' for them
15:39.54DocScrutinizer05Neo900 is a one-shot basically, without a perspective for 'eternal growth'  - unless we come up with STEP2 which is still pretty much vaporware
15:42.05edwinwell you have what some people who do get an investment don't even have: you have (ok a limited number of) customers who pre-ordered your device, you have various working prototypes, and previous experience on building a similar product
15:42.11edwinits not just a bunch of slides and an idea
15:42.33DocScrutinizer05yep, that's true
15:42.53edwinmight be interesting to pitch your idea (either of neo900 or step2) to some investors just to see what their reaction is
15:43.02edwinso when you are ready you know what they're looking for
15:43.09DocScrutinizer05but commercial VC looks for ROI in the 1000% range, we can't offer that
15:43.28edwinhmm I guess a hardware business is harder than a pure software one :)
15:43.40DocScrutinizer05yes
15:44.27DocScrutinizer05in software you basically make money out of nothing, after initially developing some 'seed'
15:44.43DocScrutinizer05in hw you are just value-adding
15:44.57DocScrutinizer05IOW you have expense per sold unit
15:45.39edwinsure, and the customer pays for it, that initial investment would help you acquiring the components in the needed amount and not having to look for batches of 100-200, but could instead go for the higher batches
15:47.01edwingiven enough (millions?) of devices sold they would get their investment back
15:47.16edwinmultiple times, the question is if there is such a market for neo900-like devices
15:47.54DocScrutinizer05surely not
15:48.22edwinthe (failed) ubuntu edge got pledge for $12m https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ubuntu-edge#/story they aimed too high
15:48.38DocScrutinizer05also we simply cannot do that right away - would need producing our own cases, displays, digitizers, antennas etc pp
15:49.23DocScrutinizer05(edge) I know :-D, that's where Neo900 started (well around that point in time)
15:50.37edwinalso I don't know if I mentioned these before: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/keyboardio/the-model-01-an-heirloom-grade-keyboard-for-seriou
15:50.50edwinsure its just a keyboard, and in fact they worked on it for quite a while before getting that funding
15:50.58edwinthey also got some investment from bloomberg beta
15:51.19edwinmaybe you could have a chat with them (theirs is open hardware too) to get some tips
15:51.40edwinalthough being in the US has some advantage when it comes to investments :)
16:00.36EndZis it possible getting the payment information resend?
16:06.27DocScrutinizer05EndZ: please see your account, any invoice should be available for download there (if you completed the order) or just /query me and pass me your account ID
16:06.56DocScrutinizer05EndZ: you also should have received an email with payment details
16:07.20DocScrutinizer05in case you chosen bank transfer
16:09.03EndZmh, is the bank transfer account the same for all orders?
16:09.13DocScrutinizer05yes
16:09.53DocScrutinizer05see /query
16:10.02EndZnah, hacked it.
16:10.08DocScrutinizer05ok
16:10.13EndZsimply buyed 20 Euro extra.
16:10.20DocScrutinizer05o.O
16:10.22DocScrutinizer05ooh
16:10.25DocScrutinizer05:-)
16:10.27DocScrutinizer05hehe
16:10.58DocScrutinizer05please include both order ids in your payment :-)
16:11.54DocScrutinizer05though I'll sort it out anyway when I see the payment exceeds a single order. But easier to find the seciond order then, when you provide the ID
16:12.12EndZyeah, i will do it.
16:13.08DocScrutinizer05we're quite happy about bank transfer, PayPal giving us serious headaches right at the moment
16:14.07EndZ:)
16:14.24DocScrutinizer05they installed a security deposit (money we can't access for 180 days) that's quite in excess of the amount of money we expect to ever see on that PP account
16:16.07DocScrutinizer05we hope to correct that by negotiating better conditions with them
16:18.06DocScrutinizer05you (our customers) could expedite the release of that payment to us when you "give a positive feedback on eBay" - WTF?!
16:18.45DocScrutinizer05maybe give a 'positive feedback' in direct mail to PayPal?
16:31.47Keroyou are sure convincing me to stop using paypal. what a l**d of cr*p.
16:34.16DocScrutinizer05speak German? http://www.123recht.net/forum_topic.asp?topic_id=251810&ccheck=1
16:36.51DocScrutinizer05a mail to PP pointing out "I've read and accepted the TOS http://www.123recht.net/forum_topic.asp?topic_id=251810&ccheck=1 when I ordered" may help
16:37.06DocScrutinizer05oops, sorry
16:37.26DocScrutinizer05a mail to PP pointing out "I've read and accepted the TOS https://my.neo900.org/index.php?id_cms=3&controller=cms&id_lang=1&content_only=1 when I ordered" may help
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