Check if you can get one of the Linux-capable Psion models here. The Psion PDAs have one of the best PDA keyboards - if not the best. Since there are so many tty-based applications for Linux it is really worthwhile having a decent keyboard built into the device. You should check which Psion models handle Linux all right, look for the PsiLinux project. I think the thing recently given away for free on this list might have done the job.
http://linux-7110.sourceforge.net/ (cryptic name from the ARM CPU) There are binaries including a compact X, window manager, and some X-based apps as well. Text-based apps should not be much of a problem anyway. The principle is simple with the Psion: Since its operating system (original is Symbian EPOC) and all the apps come on a CF card anyway, you just have to copy a bootable Linux onto the card, or any other CF card, of course, if you want to keep the EPOC. Re availability you might consider mail-ordering from the US - with the currently high-flying Kiwi and the low USD it could be quite worthwhile. Kind regards, Helmut. +----------------+ | Helmut Walle | | [EMAIL PROTECTED] | | 03 - 388 39 54 | +----------------+
