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Zaurus - pdaXrom / Pdaxrom.org Site Outage

« on: March 07, 2005, 08:03:37 am »

The site will be on/offline for the next couple of days due to server moves and therefore our e-mails will also be offline.

This is btw. the first indication of the new site soon comming :-)

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Zaurus - pdaXrom / Rc9.1 For The Brave..

« on: February 09, 2005, 05:04:49 pm »

http://mirror1.pdaxrom.org/rc9.1/

Feel free to try its all without any manuals (as usual) :-) The feed is in the same folder..

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Zaurus - pdaXrom / Important Update..

« on: February 01, 2005, 03:12:37 am »

Anyone who recently flashed to the latest RC9 or did a IPKG upgrade - please flash with the new updated file on the website - it should fix a lot of the problems related to flashing and more..

So please REFLASH with the latest file and check if your problems are still there.

Sorry for the trouble but the current version is still a RC and sometimes we push it to hard to get things out to you guys causing some problems..

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Zaurus - pdaXrom / Kathrin Rc9 Out..

« on: January 29, 2005, 01:42:06 pm »

Yes its out - download and enjoy.. Remeber we are always thankfull for donations and banner clicks :-) Btw. there is also a bunch of new programs and games in the feed - visit the webpage for more information for download etc.

Important:
- 700 750 users must increase root partition to 45 MB or more.
- Remeber to setup feed to http://mirror1.pdaxrom.org/current/
- An IPK upgrade should be ok for rc8 users but not tested ;-)

Know bugs so far:
 SDL calibration bug
 Screenflickering on touchscreen power on
 Ratoc USB not implemented yet :-) - ipk update soon
 Applets "disapear" when too little space in menubar
 Gaim taskbar icon crashes when too many applets (more than 5) are loaded in menubar
 Select timezone/city in datentime.py (look /usr/share/zoneinfo/zone.tab )
 Horizontal gradient support in matchbox-desktop
 Update clock when out of suspend
 Caps Lock not working
 "Raster" lines on remove applet icon menu

Misc/new stuff fixed:

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- ctrl+alt+m = minimize and maximize window
- package manager show info about package - double click on package
- warning, system messages now in /var/log/messages (cleaning every reboot)
- ffmpeg splitted in 3 parts - libffmpeg, ffmpeg, ffplay.
- libffmpeg now support amr_nb codec, so you can convert your video to .3gp for your phone and back from phone.
- ffplay simple player. It can play 3gp normaly
- support other keyboard maps in keyswitcher applet
- matchbox-panel, desktop, libmatchbox updated to latest
- busybox updated to 1.0
- checkbox for which to install/uninstall in package manager
- SL7500 support
- 3d Mesa support added
- siefs (Siemens mobile filesystem) added
- bzflag added.
Install instructions
(Thanks to philo)
Extract the 3 files - initrd.bin tools.tar updater.sh - to the root of your CF or SD/MMC card.
Make sure the Zaurus isn't plugged into AC power.
Remove battery for at least 5 seconds.
Replace battery (replace battery cover, lock cover), plug in AC power.
Press and hold the "OK" button on the keyboard.
Turn the power on, you should see the Japanese service menu.
Select option 4 (flash/update).
You then have four options (1. USB, 2. CF, 3. SD, 4. Back)
press the button on the left with the 'Y' in it
Choose either option 2 or 3, depending on which media you put the files on.
the pdaxrom installer is launched.
sl-c760/c860 only:
 choose option 3 NAND Flash Utils
 choose option 3 fix sharp loader NAND 64MB limit ()
 fix is applied, then you reboot
 go through options again
chose option 1 resize root partition
enter a desired size (somewhere 45 and 120 depending on your needs)
reboot
choose option 1 install new rom
the rom is flashed
reboot the z
at login prompt, log in as root
then startx
then calibrate the touchscreen

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Sharp ROMs / Qtopia 2.1.0 For 5x00 Series

« on: January 05, 2005, 01:33:45 pm »

Warning
This is only intended for extreme testers wanting to test this on their 5x00 series. Its not the X windows system for 5x00! Buts its a test of our building system and more.

Introduction
Sash has been playing and managed to get the 2.1.0 Qtopia running and built using the pdaXrom base and build system.

Quick install instruction
Download and rename zImage.5000 (for SL-5000D) or zImage.5500 (for Sl-5500)to zImage, copy zImage and initrd.bin to CF FAT16 formatted, insert it in Z, and flash rom by C+D and reset (like as normal ROM) (read more here http://www.zaurususergroup.com/FAQ+index-m...t-20.phtml#144)

Download
http://mirror1.pdaxrom.org/collie/

Feed
http://mirror1.pdaxrom.org/collie/feed

Bug reporting
Please take this as extreme testing - but feel free to post anything you find here in this forum.

Donations
This project was built by the pdaXrom team - feel free to donate using our donation homepage.

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Zaurus - pdaXrom / Hardware problems with pdaXrom..

« on: December 28, 2004, 09:43:25 am »

Do you have a piece of hardware thats not working under pdaXrom like a CF network card, USB controller etc?

Please post your cardctl ident and cardctl status and all other info you can find about the card (links to drivers etc.) - then we will try and fix them one at a time and try and make sure that pdaXrom supports as many accessories as possible.

We will probally be holding an IRC meeting with all user who are having problems with hardware but this is meant to be a warm up to see how many problems there are and how much time it will take to fix them.

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Zaurus - pdaXrom / Kathrin RC8 Is Out..

« on: December 25, 2004, 05:59:21 pm »

Yes its out - download and enjoy.. Remeber we are always thankfull for donations and banner clicks :-) Btw. there is also a bunch of new programs and games in the feed - visit the webpage for more information for download etc.

Important:
- 700 750 users must increase root partition to 45 MB or more.
- All the bugreports we think are fixed have been closed - if you think its not fixed please make a new bug report and try and describe it in more detail ;-)
- Remeber to setup feed to http://mirror1.pdaxrom.org/current/
- If you downloaded before the 30. december 2004 you should do an update - see here for more info https://www.oesf.org/forums/inde...t=30#entry59327

Know bugs so far:
 SDL calibration bug
 Screenflickering on touchscreen power on
 Ratoc USB not implemented yet :-) - ipk update soon
 Sometimes GUI(matchbox/openbox) hangs when out of suspend
 Installer writes "error message" after flash erasing
 Applets "disapear" when too little space in menubar
 Gaim taskbar icon crashes when too many applets (more than 5) are loaded in menubar
 Select timezone/city in datentime.py (look /usr/share/zoneinfo/zone.tab )
 Horizontal gradient support in matchbox-desktop
 Update clock when out of suspend
 Caps Lock not working

Fixed bugs from buglist(hopefully):

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non-root default user ?                                 http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=233
firefox: "find as you type" not working                 http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=197
XMMS should get headphones remote keymapped             http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=190
Remapping buttons                                       http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=35
Launcher Keys                                           http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=196
Very unwilling to eject CF wifi card when no network    http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=211
xmonobut toggle key conflicts with menu                 http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=231
aterm problem when launching from panel                 http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=186
keyboard locked when coming back from suspend           http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=229
SL-7500 is not able to be updated!                      http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=232
AbiWord defaults to Times New Roman ...                 http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=200
gnumeric crashes                                        http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=213
Backlight switches with Z when lid is closed            http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=225
Linksys WCF12 (and WCF11) using wrong kernel module     http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=205
Ambicom card not detected                               http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=199
Corega WLCFL-11 Prism2 CF WiFi does not work            http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=161
Buffalo WLI2-CF-S11 not working                         http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=178
Socket WiFi Card Drivers need patch                     http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=215
Orinoco driver patch                                    http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=149
Space Link WL-110 not work                              http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=121
Socket Wifi CF 6004 REV B (fixed with above)            http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=11
CF Modem and Network cards not supported                http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=12
Socket Bluetooth CF ver. G,H                            http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=118
AbiWord launches random windows                         http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=209
wireless applet feature request                         http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=221
'PPP Modem' offers missing /dev/ircomm by default       http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=224
/home ownership                                         http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=201
gdb doesn't break at breakpoints                        http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=210
Gaim Segfault                                           http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=189
gaim quits when MSN sending                             http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=198
Xserver hangs on C860                                   http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=164
WIFI Applet icon disappears...                          http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=45
onscreen keyboard icon has different beh..              http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=184
fdisk shows extra empty partition                       http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=203
dosfsck thinks logical sector size is zero              http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=204
CPU 100%                                                http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=30
FN keys for brightness and zoom                         http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=193
backlight brightness control keys?                      http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=195
Extra key mappings                                      http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=145
Jog Dial Scrolls Horizontally instead of Vertical       http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=192
Left side scroll                                        http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=188
Enable Jog Wheel in Portait mode                        http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=132
Suspend from the keyboard                               http://www.pdaxrom.org/buglist.php?doaction=showbug&bugid=133
Misc/new stuff fixed:

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- xvkbd with autocompletion
- consoletools added to feed:
    console-tools-libs
    console-tools-fontfiletools
    console-tools-kbdtools
    console-tools-screenfontstools
    console-tools-vttools
- Package manager support multi (un)install, proxy, edit ipkg feed url
- /dev/mixer busy when volume applet is running (Just use esound in XMMS output)
- dosbox added
- latest minimo added
- Mozilla 1.7.5 added
- Many many programs added and updated to feeds;-)
- Keymapping is not working 100% like window draging with alt/ctrl (FIXED)
- "power on" keys should not launch programs when pressed to power on Zaurus
- "complicated" init strings are accpeted for pppconfig/pppdialer
- configuration of silk keys/onscreen shortcuts
- configuration of calendar,address,mail, home shortcut buttons
- configuration of ctrl+alt buttons mapping
- configuration of right/middle click input method
- ntpd auto load at boot
- Unable to hide keyboard by taskbar icon when xvkbd have been rotated and after quiting it,
 Â it won't launch from applet again.
- Screenblanker(long mp3 playback program) added
- xvkbd resizing when using different keyboard layouts/window titles
- default dillorc settings
- /etc/pcmcia/pcmcia updated
- xset s 0 after matchbox load (mbsession)
- ntpd.conf replaced at boot/card insert (network fix)
- Make it possible to set wireless setting for default profile - if not wireless just write "empty" defaults
- Write "default" wireless config always no matter if its wireless - so it can fallback to "open"
- Support for configuring NTP servers in datentime.py
- xvkbd implemented as default keyboard/applet
- Timezones added
- Thunderbird 1.0 added to feed
- Firefox 1.0 added to feed
- Rdesktop added to feed
- Battery low warning i GUI
- NTP time support/NTP program
- New onscreen keyboard http://homepage3.nifty.com/tsato/xvkbd/ - xvkbd
- ReiserFS,NTFS and CDFS support
- Updated to latest wireless extensions (w16)
- Dillo size/font problem fixed
- Taskbar for running programs
- New Wireless applet
- Various "glitches" in networs settings tool.
- Added support for Euro,Pound(Sterling) and Yen directly on keyboard, fn+p = Pound, fn+k = Yen, fn+s = Euro
- Added support for keyboard suspend, shift+"home" button will suspend/poweroff Zaurus
- Links has been compiled with support for -g paramet.
- /sbin/sltime -set should be added to timendate.py
- update /usr/bin/xkbdlauncher - add "-in cat stuff.
Install instructions
(Thanks to philo)
Extract the 3 files - initrd.bin tools.tar updater.sh - to the root of your CF or SD/MMC card.
Make sure the Zaurus isn't plugged into AC power.
Remove battery for at least 5 seconds.
Replace battery (replace battery cover, lock cover), plug in AC power.
Press and hold the "OK" button on the keyboard.
Turn the power on, you should see the Japanese service menu.
Select option 4 (flash/update).
You then have four options (1. USB, 2. CF, 3. SD, 4. Back)
press the button on the left with the 'Y' in it
Choose either option 2 or 3, depending on which media you put the files on.
the pdaxrom installer is launched.
sl-c760/c860 only:
 choose option 3 NAND Flash Utils
 choose option 3 fix sharp loader NAND 64MB limit ()
 fix is applied, then you reboot
 go through options again
chose option 1 resize root partition
enter 121
reboot
choose option 1 install new rom
the rom is flashed
reboot the z
at login prompt, log in as root
then startx
then calibrate the touchscreen

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Zaurus - pdaXrom / Status Update 2

« on: December 25, 2004, 02:02:49 pm »

Hey everybody - as I write this we are currently preparing files for uploading to the servers. This means that RC8 (yes we jumped a couple of steps) is going to be out within the next 24 hours. We hope you all are satisfied with the result of our hard work after almost 1 year of programming - yes the pdaXrom project started only 1 year ago.

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Zaurus - pdaXrom / Status Update..

« on: December 03, 2004, 03:53:55 am »

Yes we are expecting the next RC to be available this weekend together with SDK etc.

Among the new features are (which haven't been discussed before):
 - Configuration of the right stylus/mouse button, it can be press and hold (as it is today as standard), a modifier key and stylus click.
 - Better and updated X server with better rotation
 - Hopefully the "big fonts" in PDA mode is fixed too.
 - NTPD support
 - Timezones
 - Support for the CE-RH1 remote control (thanx to http://www.Trisoft.de for donating one for testing)


Futhermore we expect the pdaX86 to be released soon after too - which allows you to run the pdaXrom system on you regular pc - for developers this makes developing appliactions etc. a lot easier.

Developers: Don't worry no need to recompile anything. If you program worked under RC5 it works under RC7 too - but the new SDK adds some new features.
Also keep you pants on recompiling to many different programs - the next release will include an even wider spectrum of "precompiled" programs, like: VLC, Mplayer, Firefox 1.0, Thunderbird 0.9 etc. :-)

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Zaurus - pdaXrom / Screen flickering..

« on: November 15, 2004, 09:41:41 am »

Could all the user who are complaing about screen flickering in pdaXrom please try this:

https://www.oesf.org/forums/inde...wtopic=8487&hl=

A bit down in the post..

Be carefull and we don't take any responsibility for broken hardware - allthough it should brake anything..

Edit: Please try different settings until you get the desired result - i had to do 3-4 trys - but now my screen is rock solid and ultra sharp..


Could people please post their values for COM and LCD.

A good way to test for ok results is to rotate screen to "pda mode" and then run dillo and resize to full window. The windows top title should not flicker, have shadows etc.

Quick guide for entering and changing it:
1. Leave gui, bring menu up and exit.
2. Enter reboot at commandline and keep d and m pressed
3. After a while a menu will popup - select with pen and press on "1. Com adj setting."
4. You can use arrows up/down/left/right for chaning values. When you found best settings press on "Update" onscreen.
5. Select "2. LCD Phase Setting" and use same procedure as 4.
6. Now select "Page up" three times and selec "Extra menu" and then "9. Reset".
10. Turn on Zaurus after power off and then try the above "dillo test".

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Zaurus - pdaXrom / Next generation pdaXrom.org site

« on: November 02, 2004, 11:26:19 am »

So many people are talking about the new pdaXrom site so i thought i would ask for a little feedback.. (Please post links to the things you refer too)

1. If were going to use a content management system what do you the user prefer? Xoops look okay but also quite "limited"

2. What bugreporting system should we use? Bugzilla looks kinda overkill - that might just be me :-)

3. What system should be used for "open documentation"/Faq? Wiki etc?

Please also post whatever crazy ideas you might have..

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Zaurus - pdaXrom / Are you running pdaXrom and for what?

« on: November 02, 2004, 11:22:20 am »

I was just taking a break from "work" and was wondering two things:

1. How many people run pdaXrom - based on our visitor counter/downloads etc. it quite a few people. (73056 IPK downloads :-)

2. What do you use if for (PIM ;-), Networking/WiFi hacking, miniPC) - post what you use it for and what your run on it. Post screenshots/Links to screenshots if you think your pdaXrom looks extra cool.

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Zaurus - pdaXrom / Most important missing/to be fixed in pdaXrom?

« on: October 26, 2004, 05:06:36 pm »

We are almost done with the next and maybe final RC - so we decided to do a "poll" on what you guys would love to see fixed and/or implemented in the upcomming final pdaXrom 1.1.0.

So post your comments and wishes in this thread - and if your wish is already posted by someone else please don't repost.

We can't guarentee we can fix it or add the feature you wish for but we sure will try - except for those asking for Half Life 2 etc. ;-)

Then when we have looked through all the request/ideas we will probally setup a real poll.

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Zaurus - pdaXrom / Pdaxrom Forum Guidelines/"rules"

« on: October 19, 2004, 11:30:11 am »

Okay we are currently drowning in people who are cross posting and asking questions in completely "wrong" threads which are not related to the subjects etc. So I have put together some small guidelines/”rules” for using the pdaXrom part of ZUG forum. This is not because I want to control everything but I want to make it as easy as possible for everybody to find what they are looking for.

Here goes…

1. Always first check that you question isn’t already answered in the FAQ on http://www.pdaXrom.org

2. Search the forums by using the above search function and see if someone already haven’t posted something about “your topic” – its better to “reopen” and old thread than to have 5 different about the same.

3. If you reading a thread and you all of the sudden have a question that you think some of the people writing in the thread could answer – consider if your question is directly related to the thread/discussion – if not the check point 1 and 2 – if you didn’t find the answers there, then make a new thread. Most people read all the new threads so you question will most likely be answered.

4. Use good “topic titles” and “topic descriptions” – they make it easier for other users to quickly see if there are any threads that they can help with/are interested in.

5. Avoid asking too many unrelated questions in one thread. Better to make two and for each thread follow these guidelines.

6. If you ask a question and get a good answer, related to pdaXrom :-), please feel free to PM me, that way we can add it to the FAQ on http://www.pdaXrom.org – thereby you solution might also help other users.

7. Please use the formatting for code and quote when posting – it makes reading a lot easier.

8. When posting please always state what Zaurus and ROM version your running/having problems with etc. If you have it in your “signature” please keep it updated and also keep in mind that when you change it all old posts are also updated with you new signature so that might “confuse” people when reading old posts.

9. Always try to help out with you experience and problems - you don’t have to post with problems only, feel free to post if you have come up with a genius way to make something work better, run faster etc.

10. Before asking question why something doesn’t work or why something is working “wrong” please check the buglist on http://www.pdaXrom.org – if your problem/bug is “global”, and not just a request for somebody to port your favourite game ;-), then please post a bug report and feel free to post a thread too with a description and maybe a link to the bugreport. That way we avoid double bugreports and at the same time some of the users might come up with a solution.
11. Always check the pinned subjects for most recent information and updates.

12. Remember to donate to ZUG or/and click their banners – they need you support as much as the pdaXrom project.

13. If you have found the way to make stone into pure gold don’t post directly – just PM me with the info :-)´

14. If your posting problems with flashing or running programs write your zaurus type, pdaXrom version, etc. With problems running programs please run from terminal and post output from commandline.

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Zaurus - pdaXrom / Feed Changes..

« on: October 10, 2004, 02:43:13 pm »

In short - if you running Kathrin RC8 use:
http://mirror1.pdaxrom.org/current/
and
http://www.pdaxrom.org/unstable/ for extra developer submitted ipks.

If your running PRE Kathrin 1.1.0 use:
http://www.pdaxrom.org/feed/
and
http://www.pdaxrom.org/oldunstable/ for extra developer submitted ipks.