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For Sale / Wanted / Mint condition SL5500 for sale

« on: October 06, 2004, 07:11:10 am »

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...me=STRK:MESE:IT

The description says it all... I'll be sad to see it go, but I really need the money.  Happy bidding (remember - UK only).

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5x00 Hardware / Shorting out the memory on 5500

« on: June 03, 2004, 02:49:15 am »

Id think its safe to assume it was the dime.

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General Discussion / TheKompany.ROM install

« on: June 03, 2004, 02:34:48 am »

Yep, put the \'initrd.bin\' and \'zImage\' files on a CF card, hold down \'c\' + \'d\' then press the reset button under the battery cover.

The mail LED should turn on for about 3 minutes.  If it doesnt, ensure that you have your CF formatted as vfat.  If it is already vfat, its likely your CF card isnt compatible with the Zaurus (this can be the case even if the card works in the actual operating system

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Sharp ROMs / Rom Update crashes

« on: October 17, 2003, 08:45:27 pm »

Install the latest version you can get your hands on .  I used the latest \"dev\" rom package (3.13 I think).

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Software / Problems installing some Apps

« on: October 17, 2003, 08:41:28 pm »

Some do, some dont.  I dont trust the ipks to make the links for me, so i just run ipkg-link after as part of a routine.  Im not sure where ipks are temporarily downloaded to.

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Sharp ROMs / Rom Update crashes

« on: October 16, 2003, 01:28:40 pm »

I was able to update with no problem both ways.  I tried the windows software way first too.

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Software / Problems installing some Apps

« on: October 16, 2003, 01:25:28 pm »

have you been running \"ipkg-link add {package_name}\".  That should generate the proper links.  Remember, if an app also installs a library, youll need to link it too!

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Sharp ROMs / Rom Update crashes

« on: October 16, 2003, 07:46:25 am »

Nope, sorry... only CF   Just make sure you have 17mb free before upgrading using the windows software.

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Sharp ROMs / Rom Update crashes

« on: October 15, 2003, 06:59:47 pm »

Sounds like you got your Z from the same guy I did, Dan Hughes .  Mine works fine flashing - it could be your USB settings or lack of free space.  What I suggest you do is try flashing using the \"Linux\" method.  Copy the OSPACK file to a CF card, put the CF card in the zaurus, switch to \"Replace battery\" mode, then hold down C, D and tap the reset button on the back.  This should flash you to the latest version.  Also, make sure you have at least 17MB free before flashing!  

As some free advertising, if you do wanna buy a Zaurus in the UK from ebay, Dan Hughes from Singapore is definitely a safe bet!

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Accessories / 5500 sees my wireless CF card as a modem

« on: October 15, 2003, 06:56:01 pm »

My wcf12 works fine, try switching to OpenZaurus, works out of the box!

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Accessories / What\'s the diff. between WFC11 & WCF12?

« on: October 15, 2003, 06:52:05 pm »

I believe the issue with the wcf11 was its \'T\' shape.  Apparently when its in your PDA, it obstructs certain periferials, in the case of the Zaurus, it blocks the headphone jack and almost blocks off the stylus silo.  The wcf12 is just a rectangular shape so takes up as little space as possible