Re: GTA02 for sale on ebay, currently going for $20

2013-01-08 Thread Gerald A
on to it? Thanks, Gerald ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community

Re: Discussion: what are your dreams for the Openmoko Community

2012-04-29 Thread Gerald A
Hi all, On Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 6:30 AM, Neil Jerram n...@ossau.homelinux.netwrote: My impression is that most people are impressed only by flashy whole systems, or by ideas associated with extreme(-ish) outdoor activities; and not much by - dreams/ideas that haven't been implemented at all

Re: [Gta04-owner] Keyboard for GTA04

2012-03-15 Thread Gerald A
for some but wouldn't help me. Thanks, Gerald ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community

Re: How to bring forward the community?

2012-03-03 Thread Gerald A
point is to get to 40% of your goal, and that means that 60% remains. Don't get me wrong, I do hope your device gets built, and I intend to order when budget allows me ... but without some major donation, I'm not sure your timeline is feasible. Thanks, Gerald

Re: How to bring forward the community?

2012-03-01 Thread Gerald A
Hi, On Thu, Mar 1, 2012 at 5:45 AM, Al Johnson openm...@mazikeen.demon.co.ukwrote: On Wednesday 29 February 2012 11:55:46 Gerald A wrote: I've had a few bluetooth keyboards and a bluetooth mouse paired and function with my Neo. I can't remember what software rev it was, but if it works

Re: How to bring forward the community?

2012-02-29 Thread Gerald A
, there have been some successes. I might dig my device out of hibernation and try to give it a bit of love -- if I do, be assured I'll look at the BT stuff. Thanks, Gerald ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org

Re: How to bring forward the community?

2012-02-29 Thread Gerald A
something to consider. If it's only going to be a feature that will bring subscriptions along 10%, then it should be something considered for a future model. Thanks, Gerald ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http

Re: [Marketing] Ideas / Plan

2011-12-30 Thread Gerald A
On Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 9:12 AM, Dr. H. Nikolaus Schaller h...@goldelico.com wrote: The other strategy is the one taken by Apple. They have a very low marketing budget compared to other companies. And the media are still happy to report every small move at no cost... ... which is because

Re: [Marketing] Ideas / Plan

2011-12-30 Thread Gerald A
Hi Nikolaus, On Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 2:48 PM, Dr. H. Nikolaus Schaller h...@goldelico.com wrote: Am 30.12.2011 um 19:22 schrieb Ed Kapitein: On 12/30/2011 06:59 PM, Gerald A wrote: What I think is lost in all of this is the question: Who is the intended customer? Currently: those who own

Re: [SHR] X forwarding: export DISPLAY?

2010-08-17 Thread Gerald A
, and if it doesn't, please answer some of the other questions above. Hope this helps, Gerald ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community

Re: [SHR] X forwarding: export DISPLAY?

2010-08-17 Thread Gerald A
a factor in this case). One thing, which you've already done, is to explain what the underlying issue and solution was. This way, people who are looking through the archives can see what worked for you. Thanks, Gerald ___ Openmoko community mailing list

Re: When is the next and more powerful openmoko releasing

2010-08-14 Thread Gerald A
hoping to see this sooner, but we'll have to see how many intermediate steps there are, from mostly closed to fully open. I'm willing to accept Android as a stepping stone, but it won't warm anyone to open or push suppliers in that direction. Gerald

Re: When is the next and more powerful openmoko releasing

2010-08-14 Thread Gerald A
already. True true. If Android is used as a stepping stone, I think that is fine. But Android isnn't the end, it's only something along the path. Gerald ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman

Selling my Freerunner

2010-05-31 Thread Gerald Mwangi
Hi guys, I'd like to sell my Freerunner for 150€. It's just 8 Months old, no scratches, with leather case and buzzfix. Interested? Regards, Gerald ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: OM future

2010-02-24 Thread Gerald A
sustainable. If the stuff under the hood is good, we'll attract case mods, and they can put cool cases around our good hardware. I also think gta-core is on the right track. It just needs to keep moving forward, and we'll eventually be successful. Thanks, Gerald

Re: OM future

2010-02-24 Thread Gerald A
, the 3G (I'm guessing that is what you meant by g3) is probably far and away the most expensive piece, as it involves patents and licences and so forth, if I recall the discussion correctly. If you can do without the 3G, the gta-core project may be able to accommodate you. Hope that helps, Gerald

Re: QtMoko webkit related crash in v16 and multiplexing

2010-02-01 Thread gerald mwangi
Hi radek, thanx for the reply. Is there an easy way to substitute Qt 4.6 with 4.5.3 in the current version? Gerald On Mon, 2010-02-01 at 10:37 +0100, Radek Polak wrote: On Sunday 31 January 2010 16:20:55 gerald mwangi wrote: Hi guys, have those of you using QtMoko on FR experienced crashes

Re: Replacement battery for GTA01/Neo

2009-08-19 Thread Gerald A
/stock the FIC replacements? Would a battery from a Freerunner/GTA02 work in my neo? I do know the Nokia batteries work, but I was hoping for the higher capacity Neo ones. And they look cooler. :P Thanks, Gerald. ___ Openmoko community mailing list

Replacement battery for GTA01/Neo

2009-08-18 Thread Gerald A
. I'm wondering if there are any approved replacement batteries, or if Openmoko sells the originals. From what I understand, the GTA02 (freerunner) batteries are different. Would they work? Where would I buy a GTA01/02 battery? Thanks, Gerald ___ Openmoko

Re: [OM2009] airplane mode

2009-06-20 Thread Gerald A
it to the wiki now - but if no one has done it in the next day or two, I'll add it there somewhere... Stub added: http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Airplane_Mode I'm not sure which distro/rev this would work for, and this type of info should be added. Thanks, Gerald

Re: YOUR action is needed to get the Community Updates up running again

2009-06-19 Thread Gerald A
a TODO list somewhere on the Wiki? I'm sure lots of people could help, but they need a clue about what needs to be done. I'd even post a list to the wiki, if I knew what needed to be done. Gerald. ___ Openmoko community mailing list community

Dash bought by RIM

2009-06-13 Thread Gerald A
Here's a bit of news from a one-time collaborator of Openmoko: http://www.itworldcanada.com/a/Daily-News/647d02c5-15ce-4d87-9654-0b9a026771a9.html Dash bought by RIM I'm not sure if there is any communication between OM and Dash anymore, so can't really say if there is any impact to OM

Re: Slashdotted

2009-04-06 Thread Gerald A
or not? While it might not lead to a design that translates 100% into something mass-produceable, could that inspire something that is, or it it too far away? (I apologize for the quoting -- something seems a bit off there) Gerald ___ Openmoko community

Re: device only powers up on its own

2008-07-26 Thread Gerald A
to power it on. I've seen the USB connection powerup too, but that isn't the normal method needed for powering on. Hope that helps, Gerald ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: Freerunner on a Mac ...

2008-05-16 Thread Gerald A
on FreeBSD. (It does see the neo advertising a device at boot time too, I've just never tried it). , Gerald. ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community

Re: Freerunner on a Mac ...

2008-05-16 Thread Gerald A
. I've been using the instructions here: http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/MacOS_X#Flashing_to_your_device up until I got a Debian install to work. It's GUI and I believe it's now Universal (was Intel only for a time). Thanks, Gerald ___ Openmoko community

Re: what process for EASILY updating non-developer Freerunners

2008-05-15 Thread Gerald A
what a real end user would prefer to do, and work towards that. In the meantime, we can all use CLI tools. My 2cents. Gerald ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community

Group Sales in Canada

2008-04-22 Thread Gerald A
are interested in joining our group. Thanks, Gerald ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community

Re: Neo Freerunner Quickstart Guide

2008-04-19 Thread Gerald A
a feeling that as a toy, people will get to the ready to use and then play with it a while, in any case. Thanks, Gerald. ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community

Re: Freerunner will be GTA02v5 or GTA02v6? (was: Fwd: Future Button and LED software spec)

2008-04-18 Thread Gerald A
aren't a showstopper in most people's books. Personally, I'm much more anxious to play with the WLAN stuff, and would be cool with no LEDs at all. My 2cents. Gerald. ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http

Re: Openmoko strives for openness (smedia glamo)

2008-04-02 Thread Gerald A
seemed to indicate that the product of such an effort would be an open-source driver, and documentation to assist in writing of other drivers. I'm not sure if this would be close enough to the spirit, though. Could this be a way through it too? Gerald

Re: Coolest thing at ETech (other than Openmoko :-) ): Fireeagle

2008-03-05 Thread Gerald A
Hi Michael, If you have a minute, I wouldn't mind checking this out. Thanks, Gerald. On 3/5/08, Michael Shiloh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Take a look at this and think about what we can do on Openmoko with this: www.fireeagle.com Still in beta. Drop me a line if you want an invitation

Re: GTA02 preorder please?

2008-01-21 Thread Gerald A
of these, but right now we'll have to be patient. Thanks, Gerald ___ OpenMoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community

Trolltech drops greenphone for OpenMoko (Neo)

2007-10-23 Thread Gerald A
Link to story: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1035_22-6214641.html I'm actually sad to hear this. While it's great to have a number of options running on the Neo, it would be nice to have OpenMoko run on a variety of devices, but the greenphone won't be in the running.

More press -- Wired refs open phones for weary iPhone hackers

2007-10-12 Thread Gerald A
It's pretty fluffy, but it has nice pictures: http://www.wired.com/gadgets/wireless/multimedia/2007/10/gallery_linux_phones Nice to see that some are talking about why the iPhone isn't the greatest thing since sliced bread, at least. Maybe someone will even say that applications matter for a

GUI idea

2007-07-24 Thread Gerald A
of unique, and not difficult code wise, and might help the usability. Might be better hashed out off list, and then have a demo for the list. Any takers? Gerald. ___ OpenMoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org

Re: OK, the forum is coming..

2007-07-24 Thread Gerald A
then having a religious debate about forum vs. list. Comments? Gerald. ___ OpenMoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community