I have an Efika Smartbook MX that I bought for a particular purpose. It requires Java and none of the Java Knockoffs seem to work. This is true of NX client too. The "compatible" version does not fit the application I need.

I think that the chip set of the Smartbook is using a leaner ubuntu version for speed reasons, which I understand. However, I simply need the Smartbook where I have a web connection and will run a cloud desktop when I use it almost exclusively. Slower would actually be OK as my use gets the speed from the server/network end.

I have seen on the forums that I might update the ubuntu and I would lose some speed and some device controls (I think).

What are my options to get the Sun Java and NX Clients to work. I am not aware of any substitute software that actually works the way my application seems to require.

Hi.

Java should be available through the standard package repository on your system.

I don't think the official NX client supports ARM. I have used OpenNX before together with the official NX server software (see "NX client for Efika MX" entry here):
http://projects.powerdeveloper.org/project/imx515/731 with very good results. You did not specify what your exact requirements were for your specific application, and why this would not work.


Johan.

Hi Johan,

Open NX looks promising. I will try that. I had issues with the Java working from any repository. I wonder if I hosed something up in hacking around.

What is the best route to a fresh install and starting over before I do the OpenNX. Then I can try Java again.

Thanks a lot,

Love the lean and mean Smartbook.

Hi.

To re-install with a clean Ubuntu, Debian, or other, look here:

http://www.powerdeveloper.org/platforms/efikamx/linux

These are SD card images which will automatically boot when written to SD card and inserted into the SD slot before powering on. They the allow you to re-install the system.


Johan.