Intimate is a
Linux distribution for the
iPaq handhelds and similar mobile devices equipped with
StrongARM processors. It's explicit aim is to be
Debian for the
iPaq. Consequently, it is rather large. Most of the candidate devices have approximately 32
megabytes of
flash, which is fine. Unfortunately, however,
Intimate is 120
megabytes. This means that in order to install and run Linux, you need some kind of memory expansion, typically accomplished through at 128
megabyte (at least!)
CompactFlash card, or alternatively, an
IBM microdrive.
Its little brother is familiar, and in fact, intimate builds on the basic familiar installation.