Some questions about the C860

[Guest]

Hi,

I would have some questions about the C860:

1) Could I use SSH X11 forwarding on it?

2) Could I use the port as a standard USB port (ex: connect a standard USB printer to it)? Can I connect a projector to it via USB?

3) I would like to have a memory card and a Wi-Fi card. What is the best setup compatibility wise and power consumption wise?

4) Is a notebook needed when you have this thing? I would basically use it as a terminal (SSH connections, X11 forwarding, etc)

Thanks a lot!

[jfv]

1. Yes if you install X/Qt or the pdaXrom.

2. No and No. There is a CF to VGA card that works with it.

3. You can have a CF Wifi card and and SD memory card.

4. That's how I use it, instead of a notebook.

[Guest]

1. Yes if you install X/Qt or the pdaXrom.

2. No and No. There is a CF to VGA card that works with it.

3. You can have a CF Wifi card and and SD memory card.

4. That's how I use it, instead of a notebook.

Thank you for your reply.

About the  Cf to VGA card, it enables to connect it to a project tor, right? Who makes this card? Where can I find it at the lowest price?

[jfv]

The card is called CFXGA and is made by IOData. You can buy it directly from them and also through conics, I think. I don't think you'll see a lot of price differences and, unfortunately, it's not cheap.

The card has a VGA connector that you can plug into a projector or a monitor. It works fine with both. It also has a plug that looks like you could hook it up to a TV but I haven't tried this. It comes with an infrared remote control that is kinda cool.

[Guest]

About the USB port, people are conecting USB keyboards to the 6000L and they say it works. I've also found it related to 860C: http://www.heavygravity.com/article.php/20040518022612319  . This person uses the port for TCP/IP over USB. Are you sure the port cannon be used as a standard USB port?

[jfv]

The SL6000 can act as an USB host but the C860 doesn't, out of the box. I think there was a thread on this forum about porting this to the C860 but I don't recall what was the conclusion. Maybe someone more knowledgeable will add more information.

[maslovsky]

2) Could I use the port as a standard USB port (ex: connect a standard USB printer to it)? Can I connect a projector to it via USB?

No, but you can buy a CF USB Host card ($130 at amazon.com) and connect most of USB periferials supported by linux.