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bunkford

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« on: July 10, 2007, 07:02:57 pm »
Is it possible to install the latest pdaXrom exclusively to the microdrive on 3x00?

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« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2007, 07:57:23 pm »
Not so far as I know. You could try pdaXii13, but I suspect you already knew about that option.
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« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2007, 02:11:31 am »
Sorry Capn_Fish,

But I have to disagree.    

There is a script on Louigi600's site to copy the entire root to SD. I used it (modified it a bit) to copy the entire root to the first partition of the microdrive. It was a simple modification : replace /mnt/card by /mnt/ide.    

"uboot" that comes with pdaXrom has options to boot from
- flash (when you don't hold a key)
- emergency (holding "OK")
- SD (holding "1" ?)
- Microdrive (holding "2" ?)
- CF (holding "3" ?)

I'm not sure about  "1", "2", "3" and "4" and the drive they are linked to. In my case I have to hold "2" to boot from microdrive. More info on this can be found on Louigi600's site.

So now I can boot from flash (holding no key) or boot from microdrive (holding "2").
My first partition of the microdrive is 2Gb, so I don't have to worry about disk space and I don't have to install apps to external media.

I've been running it like this for about 3 months now without troubles.    

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March 12 2009 : Back because the Zaurus is one of a kind.
SL-C760 : pdaXrom
Pandora pre-ordered -> received and tested : great device but not my cup of tea -> sold.

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« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2007, 11:42:00 am »
Well, technically I was correct, as I was unaware of said script, and I said I don't think so.

But it's always good to get somebody who knows for sure to share, so thanks for that.
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« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2007, 12:11:56 pm »
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Well, technically I was correct, as I was unaware of said script, and I said I don't think so.

But it's always good to get somebody who knows for sure to share, so thanks for that.
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HP-95LX -> HP Jornada 680 -> SL-C860 -> SL-C3100 -> Fuji u810 -> SL-C1000 -> HTC uni -> SL-C860 -> SL-C760.
March 12 2009 : Back because the Zaurus is one of a kind.
SL-C760 : pdaXrom
Pandora pre-ordered -> received and tested : great device but not my cup of tea -> sold.