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This digital picture frame runs Linux better than you might think

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“Their goal of the hack was to get their own Linux kernel
running. It is possible to reprogram the processor using its JTAG
interface. And if you really want to drill down to the good stuff,
there’s access to all of the BGA pins on the bottom of the board
thanks to a grid of micro vias. But the device can be tricked into
flashing your own firmware just by altering a stock upgrade
image.


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