[clug-talk] Linux game development

[Kin Wong]

>This probably isn't what you are looking for, but your email reminded
>me of something.
>
>I had heard of a portable, handheld, gaming device that ran Linux that
>was made in Korea around a year ago.  They were coming out with a new
>version in a few months, but I forgot about it until now.  I was
>meaning to buy one (and I just  did right now... I can't wait!) but it
>slipped my mind.  The LCD on my iPAQ just broke (note to self: hard
>shelled case next time...)
>
You should go see Carlos over at VFXWeb -- the last time I was over 
there, they had a number of iPAQ - not for sale, but also not working -- 
you may find the required missing parts.

> and I was looking for something else to
>play the odd game and song on.  At the same time, I wanted something I
>could hack around with (I used to do graphics demos as a kid,) and
>this device looks like it will satisfy my needs.
>
>The link for those who are interested:
>http://gp2x.co.uk/aboutgp2x.html
>  
>
I think I saw this in one of my searches for hardware but at that time 
it was not ready for market.