If you're willing to settle for an Intel Celeron 600 MHz, dual scan
(instead of active matrix) and a 24X CD-ROM (instead of DVD) and a 6 GIG
hard drive, and 64 megs of RAM (can buy 64 meg additional from
www.kingston.com for $46) then you can get a Toshiba notebook for $998.00 at
www.pcmall.com (does not include case) or for $999.00 including shipping and
handling at www.shoptoshiba.com (includes case through end of Feb). It will
come with Windows 98SE preinstalled. You could either dual boot it, or
format the hard disk and make it all Linux.
-----Original Message-----
From: Nolan Darilek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Monday, February 19, 2001 1:05 AM
Subject: Thoughts on ipaqs?
>I'd really like to get a portable Linux box for general use. I've
>looked into PDAs, but they all seem to be a bit specific for my
>purposes. Laptops/notebooks are probably what I'd want, but they're a
>bit out of my immediate price range (instant gratification and all
>that. :) So I've been looking into Linux-based handhelds, and
>specifically, the Ipaq.
>
>What I want: A small, portable Linux system for taking notes in class,
>coding in non-conventional places, etc. I'd also like to run emacs,
>since that's my editor of choice.
>
>Anyhow, I've been researching the ipaq. Its RAM seems a bit limited
>for something like emacs, but the 64 mb flash addons seem like a
>possibility. How exactly does the ipaq's addon system work? If I
>purchase the flash addon and several others, can they be attached
>simultaneously? If so, and if the flash addon is inserted, does it
>allow realtime access to the contents, thus allowing me to run
>applications directly from the addon's storage?
>
>I'm not a big fan of handwriting recognition; I'm much faster at
>typing. Is the portable keyboard accessory decent?
>
>Also, what type of distribution does the ipaq run? It seems to be some
>sort of Compaq custom distribution. If so, how is new software
>installed? I don't mind compiling my own sources, but it seems as if
>this would be a drain on the ipaq's limited memory. Is it possible to
>load Debian or Redhat instead? Or, if this isn't possible, how
>difficult would it be to add dpkg/rpm?
>
>And finally, is the ipaq worth it? I'd like a Linux box to carry home
>with me on the weekends, when traveling, etc. I do lots of coding, and
>it'd be great to code, write email, etc. and not be tied to my
>box. But, I don't want to buy the ipaq and suddenly find that I've
>pushed it to its limits immediately.
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