console in A1200

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I'm trying to figure out the Ming's file system, but the file manager won't let me do it, is there a linux console in A1200? packages in A1200, how does it work? If I wanna write something for A1200, is there a compiler? what kind of X server does it have?

[scotty1024]

The File Manager is highly protective of the Ming and keeps you away from stuff that would just confuse your typical user. In any case, the root file system is a CRAMFS and is thus inherently read-only.

There is no console on a consumer Ming.

There is a native code compiler available, if you can convince Motorola to let you have it. People are trying to cobble together a compiler but until someone snags the headers from a Motorola kit it will be less than perfect.

The Ming doesn't do X Windows, it has no X server.

The supported way for your average joe developer to write apps for the Ming is via Java. Motorola just released a Java Developer Kit that specifically supports the Ming and can be downloaded from http://www.motocoder.com (you do need to register and have a credible "I'm a developer" story to tell them.)