On Thu, 2002-09-12 at 14:41, maitre@ccs.neu.edu wrote:
For the last few months I've been hoping to save up some money and get a Zaurus, I don't think that it's going to happen any time soon. So, I've got an iPAQ that I can't sync, or even connect, with my linux laptop and it's beginning to get on my nerves. So, even though I've got some software on my iPAQ that I'll miss (a Bible Reader with the Greek Text and SimCity 2000), I'm thinking that it's time to take the plunge and get Linux and Qtopia on my 3835. I would recommend OPIE over Qtopia. Its the fork of Qtopia. It seems to making very good process. Qtopia has been quiet lately. (lately - meaning
On Thu, Sep 12, 2002 at 01:31:27PM -0400, Wesley Allen wrote: the last 6 months or so)
Bible Reader - i'm not sure there is an alternate app for that, yet SimCity 2000 - There's always xbill!
I know of an alternative app for a BibleReader, it's the modules I'll miss. What's xbill?
Three Questions, 1. Has anyone on the list done this, especially with this model?
i haven't. Mine is a 36xx. But i have gone through the install before.
I know the process is the same, so...
2. Has anyone who has done this used any of theKompany's embedded apps? i have not used theKompany's apps. Which ones were you thinking of using?
Their ogg player for one, and a couple of other things that Shawn Gordon says SHOULD run on an iPAQ. I want tKc to stay in business, so I don't mind paying some money, for stuff like that. I like their Calendar better than Qtopia's or Opie's for example. Though Opie's got the "today" screen, great touch! Will qtopia apps run in Opie, how "forked" is it?
3. Is there anyone willing to help me do this face to face? I could do this on my own, but the idea of potentially owning a $599 paperweight dims my enthusiasm when I think of going it alone. (I'll buy the coffee) Perhaps, i don't know if i can make it to the next meeting or not. I will be in boston that day. It's hard to say at this point whether i can be back in time.
Actually, I was thinking of just setting up shop in a local coffee house with laptop, iPAQ, and mug. How long does the install take? It might make a good meeting topic though, an "embedded linux installfest!" (Imagine trying THAT outside a bestbuy! Wes
Are there other people that want to try this? Or watch this?
--brad
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