Re: New(ish) keyboard input method

2008-09-10 Thread Brad Pitcher
Lally Singh wrote: > This could really be nice: > > http://gizmodo.com/5047798/blindingly-fast-touchscreen-text-entry-system-gets-a-push-by-creator-of-t9 > > That is really cool. I signed up at [1] to find out when it will be available for the Freerunner. The form has a text field for make an

Re: GPRS working / gsm0710mux (works now for me)

2008-08-19 Thread Brad Pitcher
Benedikt Schindler wrote: > Hi, > > some corrections on my own mail. > first off all it works now for me. > second, it's not an update that causes the problem it is not to > update... :) > > the whole howto on freeyourphone.de is written for the > Om2007.2/ASU-buildhost version. > > 2008/8/1

Re: Replacing the Openmoko Touchscreen

2008-08-18 Thread Brad Pitcher
John Koenig wrote: > Otherwise, it is possible to remove the screen and it required nothing > more than the guitar pick that I used to open the case. The only tricky > part was the connection to the main board. There is a small black > locking mechanism that flips up and allows for the LCD pan

Re: ASU Illume Tango Theme

2008-07-27 Thread Brad Pitcher
I really enjoy the look, but unfortunately I had to switch back because it messed up the one of the POI dialogs in tangoGPS. I wonder if I didn't apply it completely because it doesn't seem to apply to applications. On Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 9:36 PM, Lars Formella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >

Re: ASU Illume Tango Theme

2008-07-25 Thread Brad Pitcher
Lars Formella wrote: > hi, > > because i personally dislike the build in asu/illume theme - in german we > call it "augenkrebs" ;) - i created a new fresh one myself with some tango > icons. it is still in the early grade (i have no freerunner to test and > played around just with qemu), but maybe

Re: Ekiga for Openmoko, petition,

2008-07-20 Thread Brad Pitcher
andres wrote: > I wrote an email to the Ekiga people asking them to provide > a Openmoko compiled binary for it. > I agree, Ekiga would be nice. I wrote to the gizmoproject people to see if they would recompile for openmoko. They already have an armel version for nokia tablets, so they are c

Re: pdf in openmoko?

2008-07-18 Thread Brad Pitcher
There is a package called epdfviewer in openembedded which I used to use on my Neo1973. I'm too lazy to build it and it's dependancies. Why isn't it in the repository? Arne Zachlod wrote: > hey guys! > > does anybody knows how i can open pdf documents in openmoko? very cool > would be if i co

Re: Has anyone tried the invisibleSHIELD on the freerunner?

2008-07-17 Thread Brad Pitcher
It barely fits without taking the FR apart, but you can still see the edge s if you look. Also, dust tends to gather around the edges just a little bit. AVee wrote: > On Thursday 17 July 2008 22:49, Brad Pitcher wrote: > >> Yes, I'm using the full body shield and I really

Re: Has anyone tried the invisibleSHIELD on the freerunner?

2008-07-17 Thread Brad Pitcher
Yes, I'm using the full body shield and I really like it. It was somewhat difficult to apply but worth it. You don't need to take apart the FR and it comes with some spray that makes it so you can make little adjustments to the position of the shield directly after application. It is a littl

Re: Fast questions (email, GPRS, WiFi...)

2008-07-15 Thread Brad Pitcher
What do you do at step 5 where the instructions only apply to ASU? -Brad Yaroslav Halchenko wrote: > wow... someone (at best original author) should simply create a project > within openmoko.org for those openmokoscripts and see if it could be > improved even further or simply polished enough so i

Re: US Shipping

2008-07-09 Thread Brad Pitcher
John Reese wrote: > Brad Pitcher wrote: > >> Does Thunderbird have an add-on to display threads? I thought I had >> used one in the past, but now I can't find it. >> > > View -> Sort by -> Threaded/Unthreaded &

Re: US Shipping

2008-07-09 Thread Brad Pitcher
Alexander Frøyseth wrote: Tilman Baumann skrev: Matthew Lane wrote: Has anyone had their phone shipped within the US from the openmoko store, and if so what was your order number? Just curious :) Could you please not use reply for starting a new thre

Re: GSM Carrier

2008-07-03 Thread Brad Pitcher
That is exactly right. I thought I read about some work around for the port restriction, but I didn't dare to try it so I stuck with the add-on. Matt Luzum wrote: > Geoff Ruscoe wrote: > >> So with T-Mobile they have a web and email option for like $5 / month >> (which says unlimited), but t

Re: Openmoko Webshop Reopen NOW!!!

2008-07-03 Thread Brad Pitcher
Thanks. For the tips my order number is *1492 :)* ian douglas wrote: > The 850 model is 850/1800/1900 and works fine on TMobile (I've been > using a freerunner for a few months now during testing) > > > Brad Pitcher wrote: > >> Harry wrote: >> >

Re: Openmoko Webshop Reopen NOW!!!

2008-07-03 Thread Brad Pitcher
Harry wrote: > Dear All, > Sorry for delay long time!!! > So far, only GSM850 Freerunner is available in stock, Debug board and > spare also!!! > > http://www.openmoko.com/store.html > > Freerunner is running > > Thanks and BR > > > > Harry > > > ___

Re: Software Status Update

2008-05-15 Thread Brad Pitcher
I would have to guess that he is referring to the video that requires flash: freerunner1.4.swf It looks REALLY good. Stroller wrote: Found what?!??! Why I try following Marco's link here I just get a big directory listing, and it's not at all obvious what video he is referring to. Stroller.

Re: Merry Christmas!

2007-12-25 Thread Brad Pitcher
Merry Gravmas! Fabian Olesen wrote: Merry Christmas guys :-) On 12/25/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] * <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: Indeed. Merry Christmas and Happy Gnu Year! flexd wrote: > On behalf of myself, and myself (due to inta

Re: Qemu-Neo doesn't seem to work Ubuntu 7.10

2007-10-17 Thread Brad Pitcher
The Ubuntu equivalent to setenv is export. Maybe you can just change them? On Wed, 2007-10-17 at 16:23 +0200, Jens Fursund wrote: > Hello everyone, > > There seem to be a problem with openmoko/flash.sh in new Ubuntu 7.10. I > think it has something to do with the setenv command. I have a feeling

Re: Google Phone is coming...

2007-08-07 Thread Brad Pitcher
I doubt google's hardware will be as open as FIC's so the Neo platform should still be more popular among the techie crowd. On 8/7/07, Jae Stutzman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hmm... > > If this phone has 3G before the standard Neo platform does, I will be > kinda disappointed. But if Google's

Re: Instant Messaging + Address Book: presence field?

2007-08-04 Thread Brad Pitcher
Absolutely. It is a must for IM to be integrated into the address book, it just makes sense to put the two together. And if the lead developers don't want to do it, we can fork it. :) Adam Nemeth wrote: Hi all, I was thinking if presence (online, offline, away, etc) could be into the addres

Re: Free Linux distro targets smartphones

2007-08-03 Thread Brad Pitcher
I attempted to, however despite what is said in the article, openedhand has not made images for the neo available for download. Krzysztof Kajkowski wrote: "OpenedHand is offering pre-built Poky 3.0 kernels, modules, and root filesystem images for a several popular development targets, including

Re: Unofficial Forum Details...

2007-07-24 Thread Brad Pitcher
How would you feel about installing OpenID support? http://openid.phpbb.cc/ Kyle Bassett wrote: Hello Again, The forum is now in a usable condition. Please register and start posting! If there are any concerns with the layout, please contact me and I will try to accommodate... -Kyle On

Re: Camera on GTA02

2007-07-23 Thread Brad Pitcher
Giles Jones wrote: Also, lack of camera is good for business, many business phones lack camera. Oh, I'm sure we could come up with good business uses for cameras. In an open phone, cameras do more than just take pictures. The key, as you stated, is to have a fairly good quality camera. _

Re: Skeleton Application for developers?

2007-07-22 Thread Brad Pitcher
There are some pretty good example applications in subversion. You could try looking at those: http://svn.openmoko.org/trunk/src/target/OM-2007/examples/ -Brad Brandon Kruse wrote: In the devs opinion, what is the best openmoko application to look at to start building your own app? Should th

Re: Geek holsters

2007-07-20 Thread Brad Pitcher
What about an armband holster for jogging? I saw this generic one that I liked: http://www.shop.com/Tune_Belt_AB3_MP3_Player_Armband_-12294293-18446807-p!.shtml but then I realized that it would be a pain in the butt without access to the screen... unless someone figured out how to make the music

Re: Hooks in Base Code

2007-07-18 Thread Brad Pitcher
sure we couldn't do it directly like that. But couldn't we fake it by have the phone answer the call immediately after it detects it, playing the sound file over the radio (instead of sending microphone input), and act like it's still ringing? On 7/18/07, Daniel Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrot

Re: ringtones?

2007-07-18 Thread Brad Pitcher
there are a few ringtones in subversion: http://svn.openmoko.org/trunk/src/target/OM-2007/artwork/sounds/ On 7/18/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Anybody know what the status is on being able to set custom ringtones or if the phone already has a bunch of built in ringtones? I

Re: projects of interest? - mebot

2007-07-18 Thread Brad Pitcher
Actually, I was thinking of offloading that work to a mashup like interface.. Say google maps or what not and just displaying the result. But google maps doesn't reorder destinations to create the optimal path does it? ___ OpenMoko community mailing

Re: Shipping update

2007-07-18 Thread Brad Pitcher
Thanks for the suggestions, I may just have it rerouted to Portland. That seems like the best option to me. Fortunately I have roommates who can sign for the package for me. On 7/18/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Wed, 18 Jul 2007, Ted Lemon wrote: > On Jul 18, 2007, a

Re: Shipping update

2007-07-18 Thread Brad Pitcher
I'm in a similar situation, I'm leaving for OSCON on Sunday. I will attend a BoF at Ubuntu Live Sunday night and another one at OSCON Thursday night. I desperately want to bring my phone with me. I paid for 3-day shipping but now it looks like it may not get her quite on time. I wonder, if I re

Re: projects of interest? - mebot

2007-07-18 Thread Brad Pitcher
Yes! For me a GTD app is the killer app. Especially when you hook GPS into it. Maybe the phone could even look at the list of places you need to go to accomplish your tasks for the day and plan an optimal route. Thanks Emre! I'll help with testing and maybe write a plugin for it. -Brad On 7/1

Re: projects of interest?

2007-07-17 Thread Brad Pitcher
I was thinking something like this would be perfect to integrate with twittervision. (www.twittervision.com) It's got a great API already, or you can just make a post to twitter with a string like "L:" included. can even be gps coordinates. So, if one could just specify that they were trave

Re: shipping?

2007-07-17 Thread Brad Pitcher
On 7/17/07, Daniel Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I was hoping for more feedback in the process of ordering and receiving a phone. Me too. I really like how lumenlab described everything that was happening with the shipment of their new evo 1.2 projectors in their recent blog entries:

Re: What apps will be included with GTA02 phone?

2007-07-12 Thread Brad Pitcher
They have stated that their goal is to be almost entirely market driven. So, they will probably include everybody's favorite/most used applications -Brad On 7/12/07, Ortwin Regel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Pretty much depends on what the community writes I'd guess. Ortwin On 7/10/07, Jonathan

Re: GTA02 Board only option in October?

2007-07-12 Thread Brad Pitcher
But what are you guys planning on doing with the old board at that point? Throw it away? I would suggest keeping the old phone intact and just selling it when you get the new phone. You should get a pretty good discount that way. And that way there are more neos out there circulating and th

Re: Come see OpenMoko at Ubuntu Live

2007-07-12 Thread Brad Pitcher
Yes, daniel got the store read and you can now get theme here: http://www.spreadshirt.com/shop.php?sid=128333 I'm bringing an extra one just in case someone forgets theirs. ;) On 7/4/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: P.s. Does anyone know if the t-shirt store was set up? If so,

Re: t-shirts in the US

2007-07-08 Thread Brad Pitcher
On Sun, 2007-07-08 at 17:28 -0700, Brad Pitcher wrote: > direct dying sounds good to me. I vote for cafepress. How is this > coming Daniel? > > On 7/3/07, Jeff Andros <[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> wrote: > I'm not f

Re: t-shirts in the US

2007-07-08 Thread Brad Pitcher
t it's obvious) option when you create the shirt itself)-- and check that the stock shirtyou select has that option On 7/3/07, Daniel Willmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > On Tue, 3 Jul 2007 13:46:23 -0700 > "Brad Pitcher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: &

Re: Color choice, etc.

2007-07-08 Thread Brad Pitcher
There is a comment box on the pages where you input your shipping address. I suggest you specify your choice there, although I suppose it's too late for you to exercise that option. On 7/8/07, Emre Turkay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I ordered one but later I realized that I didn't choose a color

Re: Store info - shipping costs, credit card support

2007-07-08 Thread Brad Pitcher
$14 for 3-day select shipping to Oregon. :) On 7/8/07, Nick Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I just bought one. The only shipping option listed was "SAVER" at a wince-inducing $85.13 USD to ship to New Zealand. As for credit cards: Visa and American Express only. -Nick Johnson

Re: Come see OpenMoko at Ubuntu Live

2007-07-04 Thread Brad Pitcher
I'm also interested. If you could arrange it at a time that doesn't conflict with OSCON sessions it would be much appreciated. On 7/3/07, Ryan Prior <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On 7/3/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > OpenMoko was offered a "custom" Sponsorship which includes

t-shirts in the US

2007-07-03 Thread Brad Pitcher
What's the status on the availability of openmoko t-shirts in the US? I checked on cafepress and spreadshirt.com and I couldn't find anything. I'd really like one of those shirts to wear at Ubuntu Live/OSCON. Thanks, Brad ___ OpenMoko community mailing

Re: Come see OpenMoko at Ubuntu Live

2007-07-03 Thread Brad Pitcher
You're going to be in the exhibit hall, right? So we can come for free? -Brad On 7/3/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Tue, 3 Jul 2007, Tim Newsom wrote: > > On Tue, 3 Jul 2007 11:24, Sean Moss-Pultz wrote: >> Dear Community, >> >> Michael Shiloh has volunteered to setup a

Re: OpenMoko get together at OSCON

2007-07-03 Thread Brad Pitcher
On 7/3/07, Dirk Bergstrom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If you're going to be at the O'reilly Open Source Conference in Portland, show up for the OpenMoko BoF session on Thursday night. Jon Philips has said he will bring his phone and hacker toolbox, so you can lay hands on the real thing. http

openmoko in a digg story

2007-06-11 Thread Brad Pitcher
Hey everyone! Saw this page on digg today about 5 cool linux phones. The Neo1973 is one of them and there is a great video to go along with it. Check it out! http://digg.com/linux_unix/5_Cool_Linux_Powered_Phones (and digg all the comments that say good things about openmoko ;) _

Re: Flash Player 9 on OpenMoko?

2007-03-22 Thread Brad Pitcher
On 3/22/07, Edwin Lock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: When you say "we don't want..." you really mean YOU don't want... Correct. Thank you for the clarification. I'm all for using open source software (obviously since I am on the maillist and going to get the Neo). But I'm not going to automat

Re: Flash Player 9 on OpenMoko?

2007-03-22 Thread Brad Pitcher
The reason we can't do that is because that's proprietary flash built into opera-mini. We don't want either of those in OpenMoko. -Brad On 3/22/07, Edwin Lock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have flash on my nokia 770, that works fine and its an ARM9 if I'm correct? So why not use the implementat

Re: Flash Player 9 on OpenMoko?

2007-03-21 Thread Brad Pitcher
Or swfdec would be nice. The latest version supports YouTube videos. :) Regardless which free flash player is used, it will need to be made to work with minimo. Minimo still doesn't have an interface for installing extensions as of now, but it seems that extensions can be made for minimo and ins

RE: Some ideas

2007-03-01 Thread Brad Pitcher
I think a good way to solve this problem is with auto-suggest while you type. So, after you type "sil", the application "suggests" the last half of your name by displaying it in a different color or highlighted. Then you just tap the word/name with your finger and it finishes it for you. This i

Re: Voice Activated Controls

2007-02-26 Thread Brad Pitcher
nation Pty Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED] +1-212-203-4357 Ph +1-917-207-3420 Mb +61-2-9016-5642 (Sydney in-dial). -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Brad Pitcher *Sent:* Monday, 26 February 2007 7:07 PM *To:* community@lists.openmoko.org *Subject:

Re: Voice Activated Controls

2007-02-26 Thread Brad Pitcher
Perhaps it could be used as a form of input for typing, instead of the virtual keyboard. I would love to use it for sending texts or emails. -Brad On 2/26/07, Knight Walker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Mon, Feb 26, 2007 at 05:08:18PM -0600, Jonathon Suggs wrote: > Does anyone know of any soft