Episode 215: Ben Heck's DIY Novena Laptop Part 1 Episode

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In this episode Ben and Felix set out to create the ultimate Hackbook Pro using the Novena laptop (A new open-hardware computing platform, flexible and powerful, designed for use as a desktop, laptop, or standalone board). The build will be broken up into three parts, lets get started!

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bodhi_94 over 5 years ago

Nice episode.. But personally not much like debian linux... I think Arch or Kali should be installed on novena...
That does not matter.. I told my opinon...
I think they better use a graphical partition tools like gparted than using a CLI tools..

SUDO BANG BANG !!
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Former Member over 6 years ago in reply to DAB

There are literally thousands of resources for this. Talking about filesystem layout for the entire operating system (plus the stuff Debian and packages need) is just WAY to much for TBHS.

Start here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filesystem_Hierarchy_Standard
https://www.debian.org/doc/user-manuals
General overview of the Linux file system
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Former Member over 6 years ago

Just a quick question,

The Programs for running code looks simple enough ,although the programs you run the code for is basic the applications is what I'm stuck on. So what Programs do you use for running the code to your projects?
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Former Member over 6 years ago

I know the video was mainly you guys messing around with the options, But if you weren't to do that who else would?
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programmathew over 6 years ago

ben you should add a icsp to the laptop
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Former Member over 6 years ago

how about a led keyboard and a night light so you dont wake anyone
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sjames1958 over 6 years ago in reply to kingrahl

Possibly something like that - I always set my laptop on a pillow - not great for cooling, but it raises it up to make typing easier and is easier on my neck.
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kingrahl over 6 years ago in reply to sjames1958

Like fold down legs? Kind of like a breakfast in bed tv tray?
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Former Member over 6 years ago in reply to makerkaren

Yep!
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makerkaren over 6 years ago in reply to DAB

That sounds like a job for Felix! I'll see what I can do.
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