So, will this tiny linux run (well) on my aging Samsung NP-Q1?

I still use "the first tablet" for GPS moving map applications (Garmin Maps) in the car or (APIC Glass) the airplane. Sadly, the low screen resolution will not be fixed by a new OS. Web browsing will always suffer on this device because the main stream web content providers assume at least a 1024x768 display, which was beyond reach when these devices came to market.