Re: [ql-users] Cybiko Driver for QDOS
I was talking to Simon again about the Cybiko - apparently some of the retailers mentioned on the web site are currently doing 2 for the price of 1 - which is (according to simon) where the cybiko comes into its own. He has a Cybiko linked to his computer over a TCP/IP connection, with the second cybiko as a wireless internet link to the other that is connected to the computer. Just one question remains - how do we get hold of the driver for the QL to communicate with it.. Would be interesting to get the QL's internet connection working well enough so that the QL could also act as a base station!! I have a Text [EMAIL PROTECTED] stylus touch screen PDA which has a serial link to a PC. I got it from Argos or Index (forget which) last year. It comes with a three conductor serial lead (presumably no handshaking) to communicate with the PC. However, it's a basic PDA (no internet, email, networking etc) with just the usual calendar, names, addresses, telephone lists, scheduler etc. It does have the serial link though, so if anyone can get the data format information and fancies having a go at writing QL software, I'd be quite happy to lend you the PDA and serial cable (9-pin D connector) to have a go at the software. -- Dilwyn Jones
Re: [ql-users] Cybiko Driver for QDOS
In a message dated 05/01/2004 15:19:37 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was talking to Simon again about the Cybiko - apparently some of the retailers mentioned on the web site are currently doing 2 for the price of 1 - which is (according to simon) where the cybiko comes into its own. He has a Cybiko linked to his computer over a TCP/IP connection, with the second cybiko as a wireless internet link to the other that is connected to the computer. Just one question remains - how do we get hold of the driver for the QL to communicate with it.. Would be interesting to get the QL's internet connection working well enough so that the QL could also act as a base station!! -- Rich Mellor RWAP Services 35 Chantry Croft, Kinsley, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 5JH TEL: 01977 610509 Visit our website at URL:http://hometown.aol.co.uk/RWAPSoftware Stuck with ordinary dial up internet connection ?? Read our review of internet accelerators and broadband at: URL:http://hometown.aol.co.uk/RWAPSoftware/reviews.html
Re: [ql-users] Cybiko Driver for QDOS
Hi all, I was talking to Simon again about the Cybiko - apparently some of the retailers mentioned on the web site are currently doing 2 for the price of 1 - which is (according to simon) where the cybiko comes into its own. He has a Cybiko linked to his computer over a TCP/IP connection, with the second cybiko as a wireless internet link to the other that is connected to the computer. to quote from his email :- Follow the link to Dosocery shops and you'll find they're doing two for the price of one ATM. Two Cybikos are better than twice as good as one, because of the radio link, and then you can use one as a base-station plugged into a TCP network and mains power and the other is a wireless/WAP internet terminal, with no connect charges. The programs to do this - on Windoze and Linux - are freely available. this is probably what I'll do - quite useful about the house!! Agreed, the garish colours are very kid orientated, but they certainly are a cheap toy for the long winter nights!! cheers, Darren Branagh, Bank of Ireland - Cards And Loans Business, Nassau House, 33/35 Nassau Street, Dublin 2. Ireland. Tel: 01-6798230 Fax: 01-6706813. BOI Group Data Classification - Tony Firshman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] o.ukcc: Sent by: Subject: Re: [ql-users] Cybiko Driver for QDOS [EMAIL PROTECTED] g.uk 31/12/2003 20:51 Please respond to ql-users On Wed, 31 Dec 2003 at 18:34:12, Malcolm Cadman wrote: (ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tony Firshman [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes On Tue, 30 Dec 2003 at 13:15:52, wrote: (ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) Hi All, Hope you all got over the Cringle.. I got a Email Xmas Card late on X,as Eve from Simon Goodwin. Basically just the usual chat about becoming a dad etc, but he did mention one interesting thing. He has Written a QDOS driver for a Cybiko. What? i hear you all ask.. A Cybiko is a nifty cheap russian PDA - one of the few around that still uses a RS232 serial cable to link to a PC/Mac (and now a QL, thanks to Simon) instead of USB. They are available in 3 colours, and cost just 20 quid sterling each - dirt cheap, considering what you get. see www.cybiko.com Sounds interesting if only one could get on the site: Sorry, this service isn't available now. Please, visit our site later I had no problem ... with a dial-up call ... and you have Broadband :-) They have got the site working now. Looks quite a package and at an amazing price. I assume £20 was not a misprint. I must say though I am very put off by the kid-speak in the pdf manual, and the flashy design. It is clearly aimed at kids - especially for the local wireless link. 'Cybish' language confirms it. Mind you Ben's comment was Nobody likes them - it makes you look like a nerd. Mind you there are lots of nerds about out there (8-)# They have 'business/personal' way way down in the manual, after games etc. RF2915 I do not recognise. It cannot be wifi - pity. RF2915 wireless link I guess is not compatible with anything, and only only 19200bps. That makes for S L O W internet via one of the units connected to a 'real' computer. I wonder if they are limited to pda sites - ie what browser is there. -- QBBS (QL fido BBS 2:252/67) +44(0)1442-828255 tony@surname.co.uk http://www.firshman.co.uk Voice: +44(0)1442-828254 Fax: +44(0)1442-828255 TF Services, 29 Longfield Road, TRING, Herts, HP23 4DG This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity
Re: [ql-users] Cybiko Driver for QDOS
On Tue, 30 Dec 2003 at 13:15:52, wrote: (ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) Hi All, Hope you all got over the Cringle.. I got a Email Xmas Card late on X,as Eve from Simon Goodwin. Basically just the usual chat about becoming a dad etc, but he did mention one interesting thing. He has Written a QDOS driver for a Cybiko. What? i hear you all ask.. A Cybiko is a nifty cheap russian PDA - one of the few around that still uses a RS232 serial cable to link to a PC/Mac (and now a QL, thanks to Simon) instead of USB. They are available in 3 colours, and cost just 20 quid sterling each - dirt cheap, considering what you get. see www.cybiko.com Sounds interesting if only one could get on the site: Sorry, this service isn't available now. Please, visit our site later They can email and internet when connected to a PC/Mac, they can text message other cybikos for free, and they can download and install applications, including a word processor - an application CD costs just a fiver. cheers, Darren Branagh, Bank of Ireland - Cards And Loans Business, Nassau House, 33/35 Nassau Street, Dublin 2. Ireland. Tel: 01-6798230 Fax: 01-6706813. BOI Group Data Classification - This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify us immediately at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and delete this E-mail from your system. Thank you. It is possible for data transmitted by email to be deliberately or accidentally corrupted or intercepted. For this reason, where the communication is by email, the Bank of Ireland Group does not accept any responsibility for any breach of confidence which may arise through the use of this medium. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept for the presence of known computer viruses. -- QBBS (QL fido BBS 2:252/67) +44(0)1442-828255 tony@surname.co.uk http://www.firshman.co.uk Voice: +44(0)1442-828254 Fax: +44(0)1442-828255 TF Services, 29 Longfield Road, TRING, Herts, HP23 4DG
Re: [ql-users] Cybiko Driver for QDOS
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tony Firshman [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes On Tue, 30 Dec 2003 at 13:15:52, wrote: (ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) Hi All, Hope you all got over the Cringle.. I got a Email Xmas Card late on X,as Eve from Simon Goodwin. Basically just the usual chat about becoming a dad etc, but he did mention one interesting thing. He has Written a QDOS driver for a Cybiko. What? i hear you all ask.. A Cybiko is a nifty cheap russian PDA - one of the few around that still uses a RS232 serial cable to link to a PC/Mac (and now a QL, thanks to Simon) instead of USB. They are available in 3 colours, and cost just 20 quid sterling each - dirt cheap, considering what you get. see www.cybiko.com Sounds interesting if only one could get on the site: Sorry, this service isn't available now. Please, visit our site later I had no problem ... with a dial-up call ... and you have Broadband :-) It is definitely an interesting PDA, squarely aimed at the young ... 'youth' market sector. Yet with the price now so low it does make even more interesting. The web site is very well laid out ... just follow the 'flag' for the different languages available, a novel but sensible way of proceeding. The radio link ability is a main feature, too, that Darren forgot to mention. They can email and internet when connected to a PC/Mac, they can text message other cybikos for free, and they can download and install applications, including a word processor - an application CD costs just a fiver. -- Malcolm Cadman
Re: [ql-users] Cybiko Driver for QDOS
On Wed, 31 Dec 2003 at 18:34:12, Malcolm Cadman wrote: (ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tony Firshman [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes On Tue, 30 Dec 2003 at 13:15:52, wrote: (ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) Hi All, Hope you all got over the Cringle.. I got a Email Xmas Card late on X,as Eve from Simon Goodwin. Basically just the usual chat about becoming a dad etc, but he did mention one interesting thing. He has Written a QDOS driver for a Cybiko. What? i hear you all ask.. A Cybiko is a nifty cheap russian PDA - one of the few around that still uses a RS232 serial cable to link to a PC/Mac (and now a QL, thanks to Simon) instead of USB. They are available in 3 colours, and cost just 20 quid sterling each - dirt cheap, considering what you get. see www.cybiko.com Sounds interesting if only one could get on the site: Sorry, this service isn't available now. Please, visit our site later I had no problem ... with a dial-up call ... and you have Broadband :-) They have got the site working now. Looks quite a package and at an amazing price. I assume £20 was not a misprint. I must say though I am very put off by the kid-speak in the pdf manual, and the flashy design. It is clearly aimed at kids - especially for the local wireless link. 'Cybish' language confirms it. Mind you Ben's comment was Nobody likes them - it makes you look like a nerd. Mind you there are lots of nerds about out there (8-)# They have 'business/personal' way way down in the manual, after games etc. RF2915 I do not recognise. It cannot be wifi - pity. RF2915 wireless link I guess is not compatible with anything, and only only 19200bps. That makes for S L O W internet via one of the units connected to a 'real' computer. I wonder if they are limited to pda sites - ie what browser is there. -- QBBS (QL fido BBS 2:252/67) +44(0)1442-828255 tony@surname.co.uk http://www.firshman.co.uk Voice: +44(0)1442-828254 Fax: +44(0)1442-828255 TF Services, 29 Longfield Road, TRING, Herts, HP23 4DG
[ql-users] Cybiko Driver for QDOS
Hi All, Hope you all got over the Cringle.. I got a Email Xmas Card late on X,as Eve from Simon Goodwin. Basically just the usual chat about becoming a dad etc, but he did mention one interesting thing. He has Written a QDOS driver for a Cybiko. What? i hear you all ask.. A Cybiko is a nifty cheap russian PDA - one of the few around that still uses a RS232 serial cable to link to a PC/Mac (and now a QL, thanks to Simon) instead of USB. They are available in 3 colours, and cost just 20 quid sterling each - dirt cheap, considering what you get. see www.cybiko.com They can email and internet when connected to a PC/Mac, they can text message other cybikos for free, and they can download and install applications, including a word processor - an application CD costs just a fiver. cheers, Darren Branagh, Bank of Ireland - Cards And Loans Business, Nassau House, 33/35 Nassau Street, Dublin 2. Ireland. Tel: 01-6798230 Fax: 01-6706813. BOI Group Data Classification - This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify us immediately at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and delete this E-mail from your system. Thank you. It is possible for data transmitted by email to be deliberately or accidentally corrupted or intercepted. For this reason, where the communication is by email, the Bank of Ireland Group does not accept any responsibility for any breach of confidence which may arise through the use of this medium. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept for the presence of known computer viruses.
Re: [ql-users] Cybiko Driver for QDOS
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, Hope you all got over the Cringle.. I got a Email Xmas Card late on X,as Eve from Simon Goodwin. Basically just the usual chat about becoming a dad etc, but he did mention one interesting thing. He has Written a QDOS driver for a Cybiko. What? i hear you all ask.. A Cybiko is a nifty cheap russian PDA - one of the few around that still uses a RS232 serial cable to link to a PC/Mac (and now a QL, thanks to Simon) instead of USB. They are available in 3 colours, and cost just 20 quid sterling each - dirt cheap, considering what you get. see www.cybiko.com Cool but I have 3 psions. Is there any qdos drivers for psion series 5 ? /Michael
Re: [ql-users] Cybiko Driver for QDOS
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Hi All, Hope you all got over the Cringle.. New year to come ... I got a Email Xmas Card late on X,as Eve from Simon Goodwin. Basically just the usual chat about becoming a dad etc, but he did mention one interesting thing. He has Written a QDOS driver for a Cybiko. What? i hear you all ask.. A Cybiko is a nifty cheap russian PDA - one of the few around that still uses a RS232 serial cable to link to a PC/Mac (and now a QL, thanks to Simon) instead of USB. They are available in 3 colours, and cost just 20 quid sterling each - dirt cheap, considering what you get. see www.cybiko.com They can email and internet when connected to a PC/Mac, they can text message other cybikos for free, and they can download and install applications, including a word processor - an application CD costs just a fiver. Interesting, will look it up :-) It reminds me of the long discussion, some time ago, about a 'toy portable' based around QDOS/SMSQ, to promote the wider use of the system in the market place. I think that it was Gerome Gimbert who was advocating this ... ? This sort of device goes to prove that small PDA devices can be interesting and viable. -- Malcolm Cadman
