PdaXrom
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pdaXrom is an X11 based linux distribution that makes a Sharp Zaurus feel like a desktop machine instead of a PDA.
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What is pdaXrom?
pdaXrom is an X11 based ROM for the Sharp Zaurus. [Take a look at some screenshots LINK BROKEN.] A large amount of #Software is available (such as abiword, gnumeric, and mplayer) in the official feeds, and more is available in the unstable/user contributed feeds. It is also easy to compile and package software for use with pdaXrom.
pdaXrom is very flexible, and will run gtk and qt3 applications. Several different #Window Managers are also available for it.
Please note that software for other Zaurus ROMs, and for pdaXrom before RC5, does not generally work.
Current Release
The current release of pdaXrom is 1.1.0beta1 and 1.1.0beta4 is in testing.
Supported Models
pdaXrom runs on the following Zaurus models: SL-5000D/5500, SL-C7x0/7500/860, SL-6000, and SL-C1000/C3100/C3200. A special SL-C3000 edition exists, but has not been merged into the builder.
Where to Get Help
The pdaXrom community is very active in the forum. There is also a IRC chat group, irc://irc.freenode.net/#cacko , but it is not very active. (Your best bet there is to ask a question, and wait five minutes for an answer.) It is also useful to check the bug list LINK BROKEN.
The wiki (which you've found!) is also a good resource, and will become even better, with your help. If you get a useful answer or found a workaround to you problem, please contribute to the wiki.
Also, note that although pdaXrom is quite a bit different from the Sharp, Cacko, or OpenZaurus ROMs, it still runs Linux and is still a Zaurus, so a lot of info about other ROMs still apply. Don't be afraid to search the other parts of the wiki or forum for additional help.
What Next
Please note that [Inc] means the page is in incomplete, and [Old] means that the information should be updated.
Getting Started
- [Inc]Pdaxrom Environment -- What pdaxrom is made of.
- Installing pdaXrom -- step-by-step instructions for installing pdaXrom 1.1.0beta1
- PdaXrom: Quickkeys -- useful key combinations to know
- [Old]PdaXrom / X11 FAQ page
Software
- [Inc]Pdaxrom: Bundled Applications
- Pdaxrom: Managing Ipks -- how to install software
Communicating
Miscellaneous
Window Managers
- Openbox is the default window manager.
- It uses components of matchbox
- Configuring Openbox
Other window manages pdaXrom works with include: (TODO: please put up information regarding using them with the Z):
pdaXrom quite likely also works with other window managers
Development
- Pdaxrom: On Board Development
- Pdaxrom: Cross Compilation
- Pdaxrom: Create An Ipk Howto
- [Old]Pdaxrom: Development -- Some words about compiling applications
- PdaXrom: pdaXrom-builder -- How to build the distribution yourself
Links
PdaXrom: Links -- Links to webpage with pdaxrom information
TODO
Update the information, add your tips, enhance the navigation
Various threads on the forums containing some interesting
- Chrooted Debian and here
- Xfce finetuninginformation that could be added here:
See Also
- The Wiki Quickstart Guide -- help make this a more useful resource
- The list of Distributions for the Zaurus
