Some really basic info for newbie developers :)

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Some really basic info for newbie developers :)

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Q. How do I write disk image files to USB?
Use "dd for windows".
http://www.chrysocome.net/dd
Take care that you use correct USB volume listed if you have more than one USB devices attached.

Q. I do not have a spare Linux/Windows box to spare for development/experiments.
Ans: You can use vituallization solutions like VirtualBox. I recommend Virtual box because its damn easy to start with, support capture of USB port as virtual USB drive, supports virtual CDROMs (can mount local ISO files), decent in terms of performance. You can now boot linux into these VMs and then do experiments to create ur USB image for WebDT.

Q. Where do I get puppy linux? How do I install it on USB for my WebDT ?
Ans: Puppylinux homepage is here: http://www.puppylinux.org/
You can see puppy official releases here: http://www.puppylinux.org/downloads/official-releases
As of now, I see puppy thoughts 4.2 as the lastest release
How to create a USB installation? See here: http://www.pcmech.com/article/puppy-lin ... ck-how-to/
Dont forget that we can do all that using a VM mentioned above. So dont go on rebooting your real machine :)

Q. I dont have touch drivers, then how do I use my keyboard and mouse?
Ans: Go to Walmart/Target/neighbourhood liquidation store and buy a cheap 4-port USB hub (not necessaryly powered one, u can use ordinary ones too!). It should be relatively cheap, just 5-10$. You will find more expensive ones too, but dont use those.. Those are essentially same as their cheaper buddies! Also, buy only whose which provide you a cable to link the hub with ur webdt, else you will have to shell out another dollar on that stupid little cable!
Now attach that USB hub to your webdt,  plug in a USB keyboard, a USB mouse and you are all set. You still have 2 USB ports left. One for booting USB stick and another still free for whatever you want :) Aah... If you want more ports, I suggest you get one of those 7-port USB hubs.
If you have a bit of patience, then you can order one of the powered 7-port USB hubs from ebay for abt 12-16 USD from the chinese sellers including an AC adapter, connecting cable and shipping costs.. But it may take a good long 10-15 days to arrive into your inbox.

Q. Where do I get more info on WebDT internals.
Ans: Foxx/AngryMeat/Quataholic, please post the data sheets you have somewhere... It would really help the community. Also, Quotaholic, what do you think of setting up a wiki on this site? Lets not let all the info get lost in these forum threads.

More to come, will post slowly as more info compiles.
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