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Dec 04 19:57:53 <kjsa> what is the cheapest TI omap processor that can run ubuntu-server?
Dec 04 20:23:56 <suihkulokki> kjsa, probably the one in beaglebone black
Dec 04 20:25:44 <kjsa> thank you
Dec 04 20:30:04 <kjsa> suihkulokki, I read that it uses AM3358 and I search its price on mouser and the cheapest one is this one http://se.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Texas-Instruments/AM3358ZCZD72/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMtMbLhITnKwtwIIYllslySK which is 31.6 euro and begleboard black is almost about that price :) of course beagleboard is produced in a large volume
Dec 04 20:30:45 <kjsa> above 500 unit is 25.55 euro, it is still expensive
Dec 04 20:31:11 <kjsa> am I checking the wrong processor or how it is possible to produce beagleboard black that cheap
Dec 04 20:31:22 <kjsa> and the producer also adds profit margin
Dec 04 20:35:02 <suihkulokki> kjsa, you will have to ask someone else, i'm not privy to exect pricing details
Dec 04 20:35:45 <suihkulokki> you can try asking on #beagle , i think the bom is available
Dec 04 20:36:27 <kjsa> I will do that, thank you. I have one more question that I am curious about. I would be glad if you can reply that one as well
Dec 04 20:36:51 <kjsa> I see some open source hardwares that uses arm processors and run linux
Dec 04 20:37:09 <kjsa> if I produce such board by myself, do I need to program the CPU
Dec 04 20:37:13 <kjsa> to run linux?
Dec 04 20:40:11 <suihkulokki> these cpus are already supported by linux, so you would only need to programm support for your own hardware on the board
Dec 04 20:40:39 <kjsa> thank you
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