Introduction to Alternative ROMs
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| + | Some points to consider are what environment you want to run. Choices are | ||
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| + | * [http://opie.handhelds.org/cgi-bin/moin.cgi/ Opie] | ||
| + | * [http://gpe.handhelds.org/ GPE] | ||
| + | * X11 (which can run GPE and QT/e apps) | ||
| + | * QT/e with X11 server | ||
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Revision as of 02:39, 9 October 2007
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Alternative ROMs
When you receive your Zaurus, the default ROM is the Sharp ROM. This has the advantages of
- Small, fast to run PIM applications
- Lots of software available
- Works out of the box!
This is a new page so please see the discussion.
Some points to consider are what environment you want to run. Choices are
Cacko
Cacko is based on the Sharp ROM and therefore is also quick at running PIM applications. It also features:
- 100% English
- Updated versions of the default Apps
- More device drivers
- Compressed filesystem, freeing up more space on the internal flash for your own needs
OpenZaurus
OpenZaurus was an attempt to make a fully open source version of the Sharp ROM.
OpenZaurus, often referred to as OZ is now superceded by Angstrom.
pdaXrom
pdaXrom is a full Linux installation. If you were looking for a UMPC then you want this ROM.
However, if you also want PIM functions, bear in mind it will be a lot slower.
Also there is
- pdaXii13, a bug fixed version of pdaXrom beta 1 and 3.
Angstrom
Angstrom is another Linux distribution; currently in beta.
Debian
TitchyLinux is a full version of Debian that can be installed.
OpenBSD
OpenBSD/zaurus is "is an effort to make OpenBSD run on several PDAs of the Sharp Zaurus family. Initially targeted is the C3000/C3100/C3200 models which contain a 4GB CF hard drive internally."
