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6000 - Tosa / USB Adaptor & Cables

« on: February 23, 2005, 01:51:45 am »

1.  Go to terminal and login as SU
2.  mount /dev/sda1 /usr/mnt.rom/usbstorage

And I get:

Mounting /dev/sda1 on /usr/mnt.rom/usbstorage failed: No such device or address

Given the error, and that it works on Windows systems, I'm going to guess it has an NTFS file system.  If I'm right, that's the problem - the Z does not support NTFS.
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Thanks Crazy, but no that is not the problem, I just double checked, it is FAT 32.  With external power it will sometimes mount, but I get errors when trying to write to it, again since I am new and learning linux, this may have to do with permissions.  I am in the process of moving back to the states from overseas right now, so don't have a lot of time to work on it right now.  But I have made some progress, thanks for the help.

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6000 - Tosa / USB Adaptor & Cables

« on: December 30, 2004, 03:31:22 pm »

Ok, I hope that someone can help me out here.  I have an Archos Arcdisk and an Archos AV340.  I have been able to successfully connect and use the AV340 and various USB thumbdrives as external HDs for the Zaurus via the USB host and cable from iRiver.  But for some reason I can't get the ARCDISK connected.

Here is the process:

1.  Go to terminal and login as SU
2.  mount /dev/sda1 /usr/mnt.rom/usbstorage

And I get:

Mounting /dev/sda1 on /usr/mnt.rom/usbstorage failed: No such device or address

This command worked for the AV340 and the USB drives.  I can also go to system info and it lists ARCDISK USB2.0 under USB devices.  When I reboot and disconnect the ARCDISK it doesn't show, so there is some kind of comm happening.  Any ideas?

I am fairly new to Linux.  I am learing.  As soon as I get comfortable with on the Z I will most likey go to it on my desktop as well.  I would also appreciate any help on getting these USB devices to automount if possible.  I think that I understand that it takes editing fstab, but not really sure how to do it.  I know vi is an editor I can use, where can I get help on using vi?  Or are there others that are better/easier?

Oh, one more thing, I have tried the ARCDISK with and without external power.  I also verified that it is fine by connecting to 2 different PCs, one running 2K and the other XP.  Both recognzed and used the ARCDISK no problem.

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Windows Issues / Api Error

« on: December 30, 2004, 11:01:37 am »

 Anyone?  Anyone at all?  Not even an idea?

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Software / Synch W/ Korganizer (ko/pi)

« on: December 30, 2004, 10:59:24 am »

Ok, I sort of figured it out.  I was trying to use a .ost (offline folder).  That is why it wouldn't open.  But today I used the export and exported my contacts and calendar to .pst files.  Then I imported them at home.  Worked perfectly.

Now Techno, if you know how to get a copy of my .pst from the Exchange server, let me know, although the main things to me were calendar, contacts and tasks.  Of course I can do that now, but in three different files.  Convoluted, but works.  And maybe not a bad thing, 'cuz if I learn Visual Basic (always good to learn something new), I can write a macro to automate the sync.  But that is a future project.

Now I have to get my Outlook data into my Zaurus and my Mandrake (Kontact PIM) on my desktop.  After that, no more having to look in 3 or 4 places for that phone number.....But at least I can get everything from work to home and vice versa.

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Software / Synch W/ Korganizer (ko/pi)

« on: December 30, 2004, 02:19:46 am »

Techno,

I had the exact same idea.  I would love to first get my work PC and home PC sync'd.  Especially when I change commands.  Everytime I transfer I have to re-build my personal contacts.  It is riduculous in this day and age.  I would just like to sync between my PC at work and my PC at home.  I haven't made the complete jump to Linux at home yet, although with my new Zaurus, I am rapidly approaching that point.  But I digress.  

I figured out how to get a copy of my .pst file from the exchange server and of course took it home on my USB drive.  But I had problems opening it in my Outlook at home.  I thought that it should be pretty straight forward.  It has been awhile, I had kind of given up, but I will try it again today, so I can be more specific.  If I can do that, I can get the sync going between my home PC and my Zaurus.  I am looking into the KO/Pi solution now.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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Windows Issues / Api Error

« on: November 29, 2004, 06:30:52 am »

Help please,

New 6000L owner, trying to sync with a Windows XP at home and a Windows 2000 at work.  Both start the sync and even sync a few entries (only trying to sync contacts for now).  But before a complete sync finishes, I get the following message on both computers:

Unable to initialize application API.  Verify correct version is installed.

When I try to sync again (in hopes that all contacts will be syncd after a few tries), same error, but won't sync any more than the original attempt on that machine.  Also both machines sync a different number of contacts.

Now from my limited computer knowledge, I think API is a Windoze thing right?  So why do I get the same error on two computers with different operating systems?  Or (thinking to myself) is it not the OS, but Outlook itself (I believe both versions are Outlook 2002-I will check my home PC tonight)?  Ideas?  Solutions?  All help greatly appreciated.

BTW the 6000L is great, forcing me to learn Linux (been playin around with it for ahile), especially the USB host.  I can connect all my USB toys.  Even had to buy a new one - the Archos 20Gb arcdisk.  Should be awesome when I get it, 20g USB drive in a package smaller then 3 floppies (3 1/2 type).  Talk about portability.

Hope it is not an easy solution that I just missed.