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Off Topic forum / Starting Linux without X

« on: September 23, 2004, 04:42:54 pm »

Sounds like a job for Tom's Root/Boot.  

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Angstrom & OpenZaurus / OpenZaurus 3.5.1 released !!!

« on: September 21, 2004, 01:41:44 pm »

There is a ToDo list for the future release of OZ3.6.

http://www.openembedded.org/oe_wiki/index.php/OzTODO3.6.0

It was last updated on Aug 11.
I imagine now that 3.5.1 is out there can be much more focus on the next stable release.

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Angstrom & OpenZaurus / OpenZaurus 3.5.1 released !!!

« on: September 21, 2004, 08:50:39 am »

Here's a silly question...

from the OzReleaseNotes, it says,

Sharp SL-5000 and SL-5500

    * use Notepad + <cursor-left> and Notepad + <cursor-right> to switch between console VTs or back to Opie (alternatively use chvt x from the console, where x is the number of the VT to switch to)

Which button are they referring to as Notepad?

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Angstrom & OpenZaurus / OpenZaurus 3.5.1 released !!!

« on: September 21, 2004, 01:05:49 am »

I too noticed the discrepancy in the memory shown in Opie's System Info.

I flashed the 64-0 image, and System Info shows 32 MB total .
If I go to the command line and use 'free' I see 64 MB total.

One other thing I've noticed is if I switch to terminal 1 from the O-menu, the backlight will follow my apm settings as if the unit were idle. ie: dims after 30 seconds, off after 60, even if I've been typing on the keyboard. Once I switch back to terminal 2/OPIE, the light comes back on.

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Angstrom & OpenZaurus / Wireless Profiles

« on: September 12, 2004, 12:53:23 am »

I myself  got around this by mapping the different schemes manually into /etc/network/interfaces. I used the following page as a guideline.

http://www.shallowsky.com/linux/networkSchemes.html
(scroll down to the Debian section).

Once I got that working OK, I used Opie-SH to bring up a dialog box with a drop-down menu where I could simply select the preferred scheme and click OK.

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General Discussion / Searching for an hour. Web Audio Streaming. HELP !

« on: June 04, 2004, 01:43:43 pm »

I have no problems pulling shoutcast streams with the Opie Player. I\'ll use it a lot for when I\'m cutting the lawn or working out in the yard.

I just save the playlists on the Z, then open them up in the Media player. the only problem I can foresee (hasn\'t happened yet), is if the site renames or changes the playlist.

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Angstrom & OpenZaurus / Multiple WLAN profiles in OZ3.3.5

« on: May 21, 2004, 09:16:45 am »

I was using the cardctl method for a while, but then I ran across this link.

http://lists.debian.org/debian-powerpc/200...8/msg00505.html

Since the OZ uses Debian based networking scripts, the method described on that page also works fine on the Z.

Once I got that working, I wrote a script using Opie-SH so that I tap an icon, it brings up a box and I choose the profile I want from a drop-down menu. It works flawlessly.

I\'ll post my config files if anyone\'s interested (don\'t have my Z with me right now). :wink:

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Accessories / SD to CF Adaptor for the Zaurus 5500?

« on: April 09, 2004, 01:37:45 pm »

The 5500 has a slot for both types of cards. no need for an adaptor

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Software / numbers on opie-jumpx (fitaly) keyboard)

« on: April 09, 2004, 02:06:16 am »

Let me be the first to call myself an idiot. The numbers which appear to be next to the buttons (seemingly accessed by [shifit] or [alt] or [ctrl]) are buttons themselves (though annoyingly small ones). question answered.

I guess I do need more sleep. tgif! :oops:

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For Sale / Wanted / Wanted: Stylus SL-5500 or 5600

« on: April 09, 2004, 12:08:51 am »

I switched to one of those 4-in-1 pens with a stylus. It\'s a pain sometimes to carry around the extra pen, but it does fit in my leather case, so it\'s no problem when I use that. I always hated the Z\'s stylus as it\'s significantly shorter than most PDA\'s. Using a full-size pen stylus is so much mor comfortable, it\'s worth it to have to carry it around. (I keep the stylus for when I don\'t feel like it)

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Software / numbers on opie-jumpx (fitaly) keyboard)

« on: April 08, 2004, 10:49:36 pm »

this may seem like a stupid question.
I installed opie-jumpx and & can\'t figure out how to enter in the numbers.
What am I missing? (I must need more sleep)  :wink:

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Angstrom & OpenZaurus / Multiple WiFi profiles in OZ 3.3.5

« on: April 07, 2004, 03:40:39 pm »

I ran across this link that shows how to map several profiles directly into /etc/network/interfaces
http://lists.debian.org/debian-powerpc/200...8/msg00505.html
To make it even simpler, I use Opie-SH to bring up a small box on screen that allows me to pick from a drop-down style menu, then click \"OK.\" I can switch to a different network in three clicks. Works great!

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5x00 General discussions / Student w/out a lot of cash considering a Zaurus - lots of q

« on: April 07, 2004, 12:05:03 pm »

....the 5600 battery lasts twice as long.

That would be my only complaint about the 5500. The battery will drain fairly quickly especially when using a wi-fi card. I typically turn the backlight off whenever I can to make the charge last longer (it helps a lot).

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5x00 General discussions / Student w/out a lot of cash considering a Zaurus - lots of q

« on: April 07, 2004, 10:52:28 am »

Actually it is flash ROM. (It\'s not volitile like RAM is)

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Angstrom & OpenZaurus / HowTo make WEP work on OZ 3.3.5

« on: April 06, 2004, 04:25:20 pm »

I was using the pcmcia scripts for the longest time, but then I decided to go back to the Debian native network scripts. I stumbled acros a little page that shows how to edit the /etc/network/interfaces to create profiles for all the networks I connect to. Once that was working , with the help of Opie-sh, I have an on-screen icon that brings up a drop-down menu to select from, and *viola*, instant connectivity. It\'s been working perfectly for me. (WEP included)

here\'s a link where I got started.
http://lists.debian.org/debian-powerpc/200...8/msg00505.html