Linux already on HP Prime G2!

[Claudio L.]

(07-19-2019 01:20 AM)mfleming Wrote:  

(07-18-2019 09:23 PM)cdmackay Wrote:  I would buy another G2 just for that purpose, just like I did a second 50g for newRPL, for which many thanks.

It's much more likely that someone would buy a pre-modded G2 with newRPL installed that could be easily updated with new code releases. Compare the price of a new G2 to that of a DM42, and have a look at Eric's ready-built WP34 for some ideas of feasibility.

~Mark

Yes, assuming somebody would put the effort to buy, mod and re-sell a G2.
But that same person buying a modded G2 could:
a) Just buy a used (or new) G1 and never need a mod (and G1s price will come down, since the G2 is essentially identical but faster, there's no advantage whatsoever to the G1 vs G2). And I bet if the G2 marketing machine catches on, many people that already own a Prime would buy a G2 and sell their used G1's, bringing the price even further down.
b) For people that already have a G1, perhaps buy a G2 to be used as a Prime, then use their old G1s to flash newRPL.

I agree the price of DM42 is high, so is the 50g hardware nowadays. The G1 on the other hand, I can't think of any reason for the price to go up post-mortem. A quick historic review shows the calcs that became very expensive post-mortem had something unique or special, I don't see it on the Prime G1, since the G2 looks and works exactly the same save for the extra memory and speed (enlighten me if I'm wrong!).