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Title: SL-5600 Cradel Connect with 2.4.22
Post by: gregkedro on November 15, 2003, 08:03:10 pm

FWIW: I could not connect my Z with RH8 or any kernel that I patched myself per any How-To anywhere. So, I got a copy of Slackware 9.1 that is being shipped with kernel 2.4.22 and built-in (module) support for Linux pda \"network\" connection via a usb port.

It was plug and play. I installed Slack 9.1, plugged in the cradle, the Z, turned it on and...
ifconfig -a        -- brought up usb0.
ifconfig usb0 192.168.129.1 netmask 255.255.255.0 up
route add -host 192.168.129.201 usb0

ping 192.168.129.201 registered 100%.

I have yet to try a sync with Qtopia Desktop, so I cannot vouche for a true \"sync,\" yet. But, hey, this is progress (at least for me).

-Greg

Title: SL-5600 Cradel Connect with 2.4.22
Post by: Inuyasha on November 28, 2003, 09:09:32 pm

As a note, the 5600 has yet to be able to sync with Linux (under the Sharp ROM), although you can connect it. There is just no software, for Sharp based ROMs. When I tried a development OZ ROM, syncing did work, but there were major problems elsewhere, so i had to switch back to a Sharp based.

Title: SL-5600 Cradel Connect with 2.4.22
Post by: gregkedro on November 28, 2003, 11:54:06 pm

What? You mean you can\'t sync with QtopiaDesktop?? That\'s a bummer. I am right now in the process of configuring X in Slack to get my QtopiaDesktop set up and ready to sync. But... if I understand you right... it won\'t.  ??

-gk

Title: SL-5600 Cradel Connect with 2.4.22
Post by: gregkedro on November 29, 2003, 01:39:45 am

Well, maybe you\'re right, Inuyasha. It\'s 1:00 a.m. and I\'m beat. I have my 2.4.22 kernel configured correctly. I can ping the snot outta my Z. I installed the latest greatest version of QtopiaDesktop, and it will not find my Z. No config works. Refuses to find it.

I wish I had done more research before buying this unit. I am SORELY disappointed with Sharp\'s Zaurus 5600. It runs Linux but won\'t sync with Linux. If that is just not the dang dumbest thing I\'ve heard.

Anyone wanna buy a VERY slightly used Z? It\'ll be up for auction soon on eBay.

-Greg

Title: SL-5600 Cradel Connect with 2.4.22
Post by: mussi on December 09, 2003, 02:23:05 pm

It\'s running Opie? Else try MultiSync from multisync.sourceforge.net before auctioning off your Z.

Title: SL-5600 Cradel Connect with 2.4.22
Post by: VeeDubb on December 09, 2003, 03:15:36 pm

If you can get wome version of the  Open Zaurus rom working, that CAN sync beautifuly with linux.  THat is what I do with my 5500, though, I must say, I have heard bad things about OZ on the 5600

The other alternative is to manualy install a differnt version of qtopia. 1.6.2 syncs just fine with linux.  

Yes, this is VERY possible, just search the web.