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Guylhem Rom / fast 6000 kernel, along with special libsdl

« on: January 28, 2005, 02:33:42 pm »

I've compiled the kernel with iptables support and support for my Socket ethernet card and these two things work very well, along with the SD module from the Sharp ROM. However, I'm unable to use the wi-fi card. I've copied the p80211 module from the Sharp rom and have loaded it, but when I try to connect with the wi-fi card, my Z freezes and need to be rebooted. What could be wrong?

Thanks
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When I was messing around w/ the Fast Kernel, I noticed that I had to insmod a bunch of USB modules or my wireless would do just what you're describing.

make sure you have all the following modules either compiled in to the kernel itself, or insmodded

p80211.o
usbcore.o
usb_ochi_tc6393.o
prism2_usb.o


Regards,
-ross
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I didn't have prism2_usb. Thanks a lot!!! Can I compile this prism3_usb module or I have to use the Sharp one? For now I've simply copied it from the Sharp ROM and it works fine...

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Guylhem Rom / fast 6000 kernel, along with special libsdl

« on: January 28, 2005, 01:28:20 pm »

I've compiled the kernel with iptables support and support for my Socket ethernet card and these two things work very well, along with the SD module from the Sharp ROM. However, I'm unable to use the wi-fi card. I've copied the p80211 module from the Sharp rom and have loaded it, but when I try to connect with the wi-fi card, my Z freezes and need to be rebooted. What could be wrong?

Thanks

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Guylhem Rom / fast 6000 kernel, along with special libsdl

« on: January 13, 2005, 01:42:17 am »

I'm trying to compile a kernel (using http://www.externe.net/zaurus/kernel/linux...0041002.tar.gz), but now my SD card doesn't work. Do I have to copy the object file sharp_mmcsd.o from the original Sharp kernel to have it to work? Because I don't see any configuration parameter for it in menuconfig

Thanks

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Angstrom & OpenZaurus / Oz 3.5.2 Sources

« on: January 11, 2005, 12:03:02 am »

Where can I find the OZ sources exactly? I've looked but have not found them...

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6000 - Tosa / Restore A Sl-6000 Sharp Rom Without Using Nand

« on: January 08, 2005, 04:34:57 am »

According to what I understand from http://www.externe.net/zaurus/flash/nandmap.jpg and http://www.externe.net/zaurus/flash/backup.sh, the critical parts that should be avoided to be flashed are 0x00000000 to 0x000DBFFF, except the range 0x00070000-0x00073FFF that contains the master version (This seams to be changed depending on the rom). So the following updater.sh file would be safe:

#!/bin/sh

restore () {
        Start=`printf "%d" $2`
        Count=`expr $3 \* 1024`

        ./nandlogical /dev/mtd1 WRITE $Start $Count $1
}

cd /mnt/cf || exit 1

restore zimage1.bin 0x000E0000 1264
restore zimage2.bin 0x00220000 1264
restore initrd.gz 0x00360000 3328
restore initrd.bin 0x00700000 28672
restore initfs.bin 0x02300000 29696
restore mversion.bin 0x00070000 16

Do you think it makes sense? This script would be the updater.sh script to be used to safely put back the Sharp ROM without risking to permanently brick a Zaurus.

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Guylhem Rom / fast 6000 kernel, along with special libsdl

« on: January 07, 2005, 03:26:49 am »

Any update about the kernel with ethernet support? I've tried the kernel with normal ffe and it seamed to run very well with my SD card. However I had to switch back to the Sharp kernel because I need to use my Socket ethernet card.

I've also tried to menuconfig linux-2.4.18-rmk7-pxa3-common-20041002, but it fails with error:
scripts/Menuconfig: line 828: MCmenu0: command not found

I don't really know how to fix it since I've found almost no information with Google about MCmenu0.

Thanks

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6000 - Tosa / Restore A Sl-6000 Sharp Rom Without Using Nand

« on: January 07, 2005, 03:21:37 am »

Is it possible to restore a sl-6000 Sharp ROM without using NAND? I've read that it was possible to permanently damage a Zaurus with a NAND restore and that it is not the case with a "updater.sh restore". All the Sharp ROMs I've found until now are NAND.

Thanks

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6000 - Tosa / Iptables On 6000

« on: January 06, 2005, 01:33:01 am »

I would like to install iptables on my 6000L. Where can I find a working ipk for it?

Thanks!

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6000 - Tosa / USB Adaptor & Cables

« on: December 24, 2004, 05:42:27 pm »

Gdog, try rereading that tiger direct header again it says  Male Type A-Mini USB 5-Pin to Male Type A Connectors where do you come up with B ??

I have this and it works plain and simple

binjinx,

This is what  I see

"Zip-Linq's uniquely designed retractable USB A to mini 5-pin cable is a must for mobile PC users that require one of the most advanced space-saving technologies available."

and this, lower down

"Connect your computer to a digital camera, MP3 player or any other USB device that requires a mini 4-pin USB connection. Easily extends to more than two feet by pulling both ends. Durable ABS plastic housing is less than four inches long when retracted! The perfect 4-Pin Mini USB cable solution for mobile users on the go!"

Of particular importance there, aside from what it doesn't say, is the fact that it does say it is a 4-pin connector. I believe, though I may be mistaken, that the host cable requires and uses 5 pins...come to think of it, the top description contradicts the bottom description. Says 5 pin on top, and 4 pin on the bottom.

And I don't see anything there about it being specifically a Mini A cable.

The reason I said it may be a mini b is that the mini a and mini b look very similar, but are incompatible both physically and electrically. And there is much confusion surrounding even the mini a host and mini a slave cables. I have an iRiver iHP120 that came with a mini a slave cable, which is used to attach the player to a pc for the purpose of dragging and dropping files where the iHP is a slave device, but it cannot be used a host cable to connect peripherals or other hdd's to the iHP. The same port on the device is used however. So before I plunk my money down on yet another cable that may or may not work I'm going to make darned sure it is described in such a way that it will provide a host connection between my device and another. Which is why I've ordered two of the iRiver cables that consist of a mini a male to standard a female.

Regards,

gdog

It says it is Mini-A. Look at the title bar of your browser

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General Discussion / Zaurus Terminology

« on: December 22, 2004, 12:18:53 am »

Could someone tell me what's exactly the difference between a ROM and a kernel?

I would also like to know what do you mean exactly by bricking a Zaurus. Does it mean it has permanent damage (cannot fix it)?

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6000 - Tosa / I Received My 6000l!

« on: December 15, 2004, 06:14:00 pm »

Hi,

I received my 6000L today and I would have some really simple questions for you:

1)I've charged it until the charge light turns off. Is it normal the Zaurus doesn't indicate full charge in the system tool?

2)The USB cable that comes with the Zaurus only fits the cradle and not the Zaurus USB port, right?

3)the Zaurus cannot act as a USB mass device, right?

4)How can I get a console? Is it installed by default?

Thanks

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General Discussion / Sharp Usa Custumers Service Phone #?

« on: December 12, 2004, 12:55:54 am »

ok thanks

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General Discussion / Sharp Usa Custumers Service Phone #?

« on: December 11, 2004, 09:26:52 pm »

Does someone know the phone number of Sharp USA custumer service? I would like to verify that my Zaurus is not a refurbished one.

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6000 - Tosa / Sweet To The Eyes.. But

« on: December 10, 2004, 06:15:21 pm »

But if you know the filename, why not overwrite it by something else?

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6000 - Tosa / Which Memory Card Speed Worth It?

« on: December 08, 2004, 08:18:38 pm »

Nobody knows?