General questions about linux-armv7 package

[mhf]

Hi all,
i've seen the linux-armv7 package in the repos. What's the purpose of this package? A generic kernel which runs on every supported amrv7 device? Is it safe to install it on my Odroid-C1 and power it up?

Best regards

[WarheadsSE]

It's is mainline vanilla kernel, which means no patches or sources from any manufacturer.

[mhf]

Thanks for your reply and clarification! I'm running an headless odroid-c1 server. As far as i know there's some propietary code included in the current c1-kernel. Does the device itself work with the linux-armv7 kernel (except video for example)?

[WarheadsSE]

I would have to look for the AMLogic S805 SoC in the mainline kernel support. I don't know off the top of my head the status. Go look for the linux-amlogic group/mailing list.

[andre]

There is a device tree for the odroid c1 in the mainline kernel, therefore I assume there is enough support in the mainline kernel to boot the odroid c1.