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There are many Linux distributions
continually improving the kernel and X
system to optimize graphic function and
compatibility. And this is helping a lot
the touch system applications to be designed
into the Linux system. And PenMount is
doing its part by continually working on its
driver and utilities to fulfill the various
Linux systems requirements.
PenMount had just released this month,
April, the driver for the latest Linux
Kernel 2.6.29. The Kernel is not only able
to manage input devices systematically but
also has hot-plug features for USB devices
and SATA hard disk. In some of the Linux
distributions, it can even install and
remove Microsoft Windows platform, allowing
Microsoft Windows’ user to easily get used
to Linux operating system.
The latest released driver of PenMount
provides automatic screen rotation detection
to meet these features of Intel, ATI, and
Nvidia graphic chipset under X RandR
Extension; and makes touch system operation
more integrated. In case your system doesn’t
work appropriately with X RandR function
after booting, you will need to modify the
settings of PenMount’s RandR in the
direction /etc/X11/xorg.conf. The driver of
PenMount also provides a lot of 3D desktop
functions by “Compiz Fusion” of Linux
plug-in, such as 3D Windows, Animations,
Blur Windows, Cube Gears, Windows
Decoration, and more pre-set functions.
PenMount is doing necessary modifications on
the xorg.conf; moreover, in different Linux
systems, the parameters will not be the
same. The latest released PenMount driver
will automatically back-up the original
xorg.conf file to ensure normal start up.
If you have other X window system settings,
you can go to /etc/X11 to modify xorg.conf
and start up these other functions.
In USB interface, starting from X.Org
X11R7.3 Version (X Server 1.4), plug and
play is supported. When system detects new
device, it will load HID driver, “evdev”,
which helps user not to have to change or
modify input device settings. Since touch
screen controller has not been standardized
yet, PenMount USB needs to be driven first
by the HID driver in Linux kernel then
course through PenMount driver processing.
As to the RS 232 interface PenMount
installation in Linux system, unlike in
Microsoft windows, the IRQ and I/O address
settings of the COM port must be manually
installed. This is the reason why the same
device works well with Microsoft Windows but
not with Linux. When working under Linux
system, you need to check whether the COM
port has been initialized or not, especially
COM1 and COM2. If you should still have
problems after checking out the FAQ from the
driver readme file, please contact us via
email and furnished us data such as Linux
distribution version, kernel version, X
system version, PenMount device part number
and interface, PenMount Linux driver version
and any other details that you can provide.
The complete information you provide would
help in the quick resolve of your problem.
And when working with embedded Linux system
please also advise the hardware and software
information details.
PenMount’s hardware and software are
designed to meet the needs of the market. If
there is any particular demand, please let
us know, we will fully assist in the
developmental process. For PenMount’s
standard software and hardware information,
please refer to the relevant product
specifications, and data; all standard
drivers can be downloaded from the web site,
www.salt.com.tw or
www.penmount.com. If you have any
suggestions or comments please feel free to
email us at
salt@salt.com.tw or
penmount@seed.net.tw. |
