@clyde i followed this guide for the updated kernel: https://www.reddit.com/r/ChipCommunity/comments/qnc53k/updated_mainline_debian_11_image/
it makes it a little more useful in 2024, but you have to figure a lot out for yourself. i installed jwm since it's what i had on the stock 4.4 image
zep is still faithfully building pico8 for it: https://www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=34009