But can your calculator run Linux?
The HP Prime G2 is a graphing calculator released in 2013, with a hardware revision in 2018. It features a touch screen and has been praised for its speed and capabilities. The calculator is powered by an i.MX 6 Ultralite ARM Cortex A7 CPU, 256 MB DDR3 RAM, and 512 MB of internal storage. This makes it more comparable to a small embedded Linux machine rather than a traditional calculator.
The Prime G2 runs on FreeRTOS, while its predecessor, the G1, runs on a custom RTOS called Besta OS. Despite its high specifications, there are no reports of Linux support for the HP Prime G2 or its predecessor, the HP Prime. However, running Linux on older HP devices is not uncommon for the author, who has a history of doing so.
The author emphasizes the importance of having full control over the devices they own, as they believe devices should allow root or administrative actions. This principle extends to the HP Prime G2, as the author finds it an overpowered device for a calculator, with specifications that rival those of small embedded Linux machines.
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