Amazon Kindle: Difference between revisions
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Kindle devices run a Linux distribution, however the bootloader is locked down and hackers have had trouble accessing debug ports on newer hardware. Amazon builds largely on proprietary software and drivers that mean even if the device was unlocked, porting a standard mainline Linux kernel to it is made difficult by inaccessibility of drivers for the integrated screen and touch IC. | Kindle devices run a Linux distribution, however the bootloader is locked down and hackers have had trouble accessing debug ports on newer hardware. Amazon builds largely on proprietary software and drivers that mean even if the device was unlocked, porting a standard mainline Linux kernel to it is made difficult by inaccessibility of drivers for the integrated screen and touch IC. | ||
Removing the ability to download books from February 28th 2025 (https://www.theverge.com/news/612898/amazon-removing-kindle-book-download-transfer-usb) | |||
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