[LinuxBIOS] OLPC Keyboard/System Controller ENE KB3920
Bari Ari
bari at onelabs.com
Wed Mar 15 06:09:48 CET 2006
Jim Gettys wrote:
> Actually, I suspect we may end up with a separate keyboard controller to
> save on wires. The spec current calls for the keyboard to be
> electrically PS/2. That implies a separate keyboard scanner, or many
> wires have to go through the hinge.
>
If the code to whatever system controller ends up being used for the
OLPC is free and open it will help that device get into and enable more
fully open laptops, tablets and handhelds to be produced.
There is usually is not much to the code, a few of KB's of routines to
handle the indicator LED's, power & lid switches, temperature
management, and battery charging.
-Bari
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