Just wanted to add (since we're on the subject) - the latest version of Open Zaurus was just released http://openzaurus.org/wordpress/2006/03/18/openzaurus-354-released/
I'm going to give it a shot on my SL-5500 and see how many improvements there are over the 3.53 release. Jason > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ben Barrett > Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 12:45 PM > To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group > Subject: Re: [Eug-lug] Comments on handhelds i.e. Sharp > Zaurus SL-6000LHandheld > > The zauruses I've seen around burning man have been > appreciated -- that was where I've seen the most of them. > > The type of screen which uses ambient light to brighten its > own image, which the zaurus and many other newer portable > devices have, is high on my own spec-list for such a device. > If you'll only use it indoors this may not matter. I think > this is called transflective TFT, not sure tho. > > For an SSH terminal, are you going to be satisfied with > 320x240, or do you need more pixels? -or will less suffice? > > Unless you're stuck on a handheld, I would suggest also > considering an older subnotebook -- there have been a > smattering of micro devices spanning PDA and notebook over > the years, something like an HP Journada (8xx?) maybe? > > cheerio, > > Ben > > > > On 3/17/06, Jason LaPier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I've got a 5500 and use Outlook to sync to it. My > Zaurus is running the > Zaurus OS v3. I tried out OpenZaurus, which was fun, > but a bit frustrating > at times. I put the Sharp-provided OS back on because > I needed consistant > syncing with Outlook on my Thinkpad and I didn't want > to spend too many more > hours toying with it. It works great now, except after > syncing finishes, the > Intellisync software crashes - but it's only after all > the data has been > synced (shrug). > > I picked my 5500 up refurbished BTW - on geeks.com last > summer - cost about > $200. I also have a Dell Axim X5, which I bought new at > about $250 a couple > years ago. The Axim has a nicer screen and a little > more power, but the > Zaurus has a built-in keyboard, and Opera instead of > PocketIE (man if you > thought IE was bad...) > > > Jason LaPier > Network Manager > TACS / WRRC > University of Oregon > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Miller > > Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 12:45 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group > > Subject: Re: [Eug-lug] Comments on handhelds i.e. Sharp > > Zaurus SL-6000LHandheld > > > > I have a Sharp Zaurus 5500 and I like it a lot. The one > > thing I have always had a problem with was the Outlook Sync. > > I'm sure some one has a solution to do iCal exports imports > > by now. Since I am not currently using outlook for anything > > I have not looked into it. I am hoping that the online > > calender software that google is developing allows you to > > export iCal appointments or even your hole calender and or > > sync with other iCal calender software. The one thing I > > would be careful of is Wifi and not letting other connect to > > any tying on their that might be venerable. bluetooth is > > another worry with PDA devices and not letting other devices > > connect and where info with bluetooth. > > > > Mike Miller > > > > On 3/17/06, Matthew Jarvis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I'm looking at getting a very portable Linux based > handheld. > > > > > > Requirements are pretty much the usual stuff, like > terminal SSH, > > > browser, wireless (hardwire option would be good too)... > > > > > > Looking at the Sharp Zaurus SL-6000L Handheld, but > was wondering if > > > there are equally capable yet less expensive units > out there? > > > > > > _______________________________________________ EUGLUG mailing list [email protected] http://www.euglug.org/mailman/listinfo/euglug
