Developer Joshua Stein shares detailed notes and pre-built images for installing OpenBSD-current on Japanese Pomera DM250 models, highlighting hardware-specific challenges and recovery procedures. The installation requires custom kernel/U-Boot components and carries risks like potential boot failures if the battery drains completely. This represents niche but practical work porting OpenBSD to specialized hardware.
Background
OpenBSD is a security-focused Unix-like operating system often ported to specialized hardware by enthusiasts. The Pomera DM250 is a Japanese minimalist writing device originally running Linux.
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- Lobsters
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- Apr 10, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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