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Test Ubuntu 16.04 LTS ISO for Intel Atom Compute Sticks
Also available for testing is my latest development ISO for Atom based Intel Compute Sticks. Booting from either 32-bit or 64-bit this Ubuntu 16.04 LTS includes my development kernel providing audio,...
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Ubuntu 16.04 ISO for Intel Atom Compute Sticks
Installing the standard Ubuntu 16.04 ISO on an Intel Compute stick with an Atom CPU results in lack of HDMI audio and wifi.I've combined some recent patches and source code and ported them with...
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A Buyer's Guide to Intel Cherry Trail Mini PC Sticks
With the recent multitude of Cherry Trail mini PC sticks appearing in the market place I take a look at what is on offer and what to consider when buying one.Currently advertised: (click on links for...
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Ubuntu flavoured 16.04 ISOs for Atom based Intel Compute Sticks
When Intel released its Ubuntu Compute Stick it was heavily criticized as being under-spec'd. Also criticized was the choice of Ubuntu with Unity as it was deemed to be too demanding. With this in mind...
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Running Ubuntu on the Intel Compute Stick
The Intel Compute Stick has formalised a new standard for computing devices. Plugged into any HDMI TV or monitor and with a keyboard and mouse connected either wirelessly, via Bluetooth or by USB it...
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Docking Station for Mini PC Sticks
Dosupara have released an interesting docking station for their brand of mini PC sticks.The mini PC stick simply plugs into the docking station and is then connected by the two integrated USB...
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Making the most from the Intel Compute Stick Roadmap
When Intel's first Compute Stick loaded with Ubuntu (STCK1A8LFC) was released in late April 2015 the RRP was around $110. Recently it has been advertised at less than half that and even as low as...
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Dual booting Ubuntu and Windows on the CS125 Intel Compute Stick (STK1AW32SC)
Currently dual booting Ubuntu and Windows relies on using the BIOS's 32-bit bootloader. However booting sometimes results in a blank coloured (typicaly purple) screen so switching the OS requires a...
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Running the latest Ubuntu on the Intel Compute Stick
The Intel Compute Stick has formalised a new standard for computing devices. Plugged into any HDMI TV or monitor and with a keyboard and mouse connected either wirelessly, via Bluetooth or by USB it...
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Is Fuchsia the new orange?
Google's new operating system Fuchsia (https://fuchsia.googlesource.com/fuchsia/) has been widely reported in the last few days. But how much fun would it be to stand round the water cooler and impress...
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Micro SD card support on Intel Compute Cherry Trail Sticks
The latest stable 4.7.2 Ubuntu kernel for Intel Compute Cherry Trail Sticks (STK1AW32SC/STK1A32SC) now supports micro SD cards albeit with limitations.It seems most Class 10 and below cards from any...
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Lubuntu 16.10 Beta 1 Released for Intel Compute Sticks
There is not too much to see as it only contains a small selection of bug fixes and core application updates but there is a brand new default wallpaper.My ISO can be downloaded from...
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Yocto for Intel Compute Sticks
Most 'end-users' of 'consumer' products like the Intel Compute Stick who want to either use or at least try a Linux OS will often pick Ubuntu. However given the limited hardware configurations of...
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Chromium OS for Intel Compute Sticks
Google's Chromium projects include Chromium and Chromium OS which are the open-source projects behind the Google Chrome browser and Google Chrome OS. Â Chromium OS aims to provide a fast, simple and...
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Second Beta for Ubuntu 16.10 (Yakkety Yak) on Intel Compute Sticks Released
The Ubuntu team has just announced the final beta release of Ubuntu 16.10 Desktop, Server, and Cloud products. Codenamed "Yakkety Yak" 16.10 the beta release also includes images for the Kubuntu,...
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Ubuntu 16.10 Beta 2 for Intel Baytrail and Cherrytrail Devices
I've decided to re-spin my Ubuntu 16.10 Beta 2 ISO with a kernel that supports HDMI audio and wifi on any Intel Baytrail or Cherrytrail device. The kernel and ISO were developed for Intel Compute...
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Running Ubuntu on the Intel Compute Stick
Update: This page refers to earlier work and my latest ISOs can be downloaded fromhttp://linuxiumcomau.blogspot.com.au/2016/08/running-latest-ubuntu-on-intel-compute.htmlThe Intel Compute Stick has...
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Lubuntu 16.10 Beta 1 Released for Intel Compute Sticks
Update: This page refers to earlier work and my latest ISOs can be downloaded fromhttp://linuxiumcomau.blogspot.com.au/2016/10/running-ubuntu-on-intel-bay-trail-and.htmlThere is not too much to see as...
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Running Ubuntu on Intel Bay Trail and Cherry Trail Devices
Intel Atom based mini PCs currently use Bay Trail and Cherry Trail SOCs. Whilst they perform satisfactorily under Windows attempts to use Linux based operating systems have resulted in the loss of HDMI...
View ArticleA new look for 2017
When I started my blog my intention was for it to be the 'dynamic' update content partner to my 'static' core content pages on my website. Then some posts started to be linked from external sites so to...
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