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5x00 General discussions / Installation Questions

« on: August 31, 2005, 08:57:40 pm »

Thanks again, lardman..

I'm going to see if I can get things configured over the long weekend- I'll let you know how it shapes up.

Pete

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5x00 General discussions / Installation Questions

« on: August 30, 2005, 09:45:24 pm »

Thanks for the response, lardman

-I presume you mean that you installed OZ 3.5.3 with the Opie GUI to begin with.

Correct-

-What media programs?

Let's see- I have some of theKompany apps (tkcGallery, tkcPlayer) that worked great on my 5000D, but I haven't been able to get to work on either my 5600 (now bricked) or my 5500 (which  i have tried multiple GUI's and ROMS on). (I know, check with the Kompany)- I'd like to find something to play MP3's, Ogg and MPEG files.. any recommendations.

-Again, what programs are you after? - there are loads, but the names are probably unfamiliar to you.

What would I like do do? Run a DOS emulator to run some old Dos programs that I have(work related), be able to play media files (see above), utilize my home WiFi connection and sync to Evolution on my laptop (Dell Inspiron 8000 w/Suse 9.2 Pro). I'd also like to be able to run with home on a SD/MM card, to free up space for apps.

-Regarding installing programs on OZ you need to use ipkg & ipkg-link, I can go into more detail if you post a more specific example. For connection to your laptop, try these to begin with and see how you get on:

https://www.oesf.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=11785
http://openzaurus.org/wordpress/howto/usb-networking/

I'll see if I can try connecting/syncing over the holiday weekend. As for ipk & ipk-link, I have tried to install progs using the package manager (using Cacko it just froze, in OPIE or GPE it doesn't work either). When I tried running from the CL it didn't seem to work either. There is probably something basic that I am missing here, but having gone through the forums and FAQs I can't figure out what it is.

Again, thanks for the response- any help would be much appreciated.

Pete

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5x00 General discussions / Installation Questions

« on: August 30, 2005, 09:44:24 pm »

Thanks for the response, lardman

-I presume you mean that you installed OZ 3.5.3 with the Opie GUI to begin with.

Correct-

-What media programs?

Let's see- I have some of theKompany apps (tkcGallery, tkcPlayer) that worked great on my 5000D, but I haven't been able to get to work on either my 5600 (now bricked) or my 5500 (which  i have tried multiple GUI's and ROMS on). (I know, check with the Kompany)- I'd like to find something to play MP3's, Ogg and MPEG files.. any recommendations.

-Again, what programs are you after? - there are loads, but the names are probably unfamiliar to you.

What would I like do do? Run a DOS emulator to run some old Dos programs that I have(work related), be able to play media files (see above), utilize my home WiFi connection and sync to Evolution on my laptop (Dell Inspiron 8000 w/Suse 9.2 Pro). I'd also like to be able to run with home on a SD/MM card, to free up space for apps.

-Regarding installing programs on OZ you need to use ipkg & ipkg-link, I can go into more detail if you post a more specific example. For connection to your laptop, try these to begin with and see how you get on:

https://www.oesf.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=11785
http://openzaurus.org/wordpress/howto/usb-networking/

I'll see if I can try connecting/syncing over the holiday weekend. As for ipk & ipk-link, I have tried to install progs using the package manager (using Cacko it just froze, in OPIE or GPE it doesn't work either). When I tried running from the CL it didn't seem to work either. There is probably something basic that I am missing here, but having gone through the forums and FAQs I can't figure out what it is.

Again, thanks for the response- any help would be much appreciated.

Pete

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5x00 General discussions / Installation Questions

« on: August 28, 2005, 07:49:26 pm »

Hi, all-

I have a SL5500, that I have installed the Cacko Rom on, as well as OPIE and GPE.
(at separate times)

I have noticed problems with each- that some of you may be able to help with. Some of these are quite likely "D'oh!" questions,, but they are things that have bothered me.

1)The Cacko rom was great- I was able to install it with the default program pack, and load /home n a 64MB SD card. However, since I was looking for something a little better than the stock setup, I tried Opie.

2)I installed the 3.5.3 ROM, and like what i see, however the media programs that I wanted were not available. So I tried GPE

3)GPS is currently installed on my Z- however, it has a limited set of programs, and is too Gnomish for my taste.

4)For all three I had difficulty installing programs, or getting the Z to talk to my laptop (running either Ubuntu or Suse 9.2, whichever i am in the mood for- I just change out HD's)

If you've read this far you may have figured that my problem is not in installing various ROMS (though I did have some problems with that), but in how to add extgernal packages. the package manager doesnt work, and trying from te command line hasn't either.  I know I'm not the first to run into this issue- what I need is a set of instructions that tell me (from the first console line to the last) how to install a package- most of the instructions that I have seen seem to be skipping some step.

Whatever help I can get would be much appreciated.

Pete

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For Sale / Wanted / For Sale: Dead 5500 With Good Screen, Extras

« on: August 28, 2005, 07:35:21 pm »

Hmm- where in DFW?

I wouldn't mind getting hold of the Z and battery- I'm in Hurst

Pete
SL5000D
SL5500   (only one currently running)
SL5600

Hey all,

I've had a bricked sl-5500 lying around for a year or so now, with various attempts and no success at resurrection.  I've decided to put it up for sale (or basically give it away) for anyone who needs some parts.

Here's what I've got:

- dead zaurus sl-5500.  usual wear on the case, screen is in excellent condition with no scratches.  the screen worked perfectly last time the thing would turn on, including the touch sensitive part.  The battery has no voltage now, but used to work.  when you plug the unit in, there's no charge light, flashing doesn't work, etc.  The internal battery is still good, I've got it opened up already.  It worked perfectly up until one day, when it just didn't work (possibly from non use?).  ($30?)

- zaurus USB cradle - works fine, nothing wrong with it.  ($10?)
- AC wall charger - works fine.  ($5?)
- Linksys WCF12 802.11b wifi card (SOLD)
- 32mb canon compact flash card ($10?)
- Cross brand combination pen/stylus ($2?)
- zaurus EA-BL06 battery for sl-5500 ($20?)


I'm from the Dallas, TX area, but I'll ship anywhere in the 48 states.  You'll have to pay for shipping.

I prefer paypal, but we can work out other methods if anyone's interested.  And of course, the prices are just suggestions, I'm open for negotiating, with large discounts if you buy more than one thing.  :P   I'm really just trying to get rid of this thing, and rather than throwing it out I thought I might be able to help someone out.  :)

All these can be sold individually, or all at once, like I said I'm really just trying to help other people out, so I'm very flexible.  If needed, I might even be able to find the manual and software CDs.

email me at caledor@gmail.com or reply to this thread if you're interested!

Thanks!

UPDATE:  The WiFi card and the AC adapter have been sold, but I still have another 3rd party AC adapter that works with the Z.  Thanks for your interest!
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