Introduction to Alternative ROMs

From OESF

Contents 1 Alternative ROMs 1.1 Cacko 1.2 OpenZaurus 1.3 pdaXrom 1.4 Angstrom

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.

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OpenZaurus, often referred to as OZ is now superceded by Angstrom.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.