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BD iiiiii

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Newbie question about v3 update
« on: July 24, 2004, 04:34:21 am »
Hi, rank beginner here.

Reading the v3 Zaurus OS description page at www.myzaurus.com it appears that Sharp is bringing the 5500 software up to what the 5600 has (which looks impressive) - but they warn:
<<The SL-5500 v3 Upgrade may not be compatible with existing SL-5500 software or peripheral devices that function on the SL-5500. Sharp is working with application developers to update their programs so that they will operate properly on the SL-5500 v3 Update as well as the SL-5600. However, there is no guarantee that these applications will be updated.>>
Does anyone have a comment on that? Am I better off with the original that's going to come preloaded on my new unit?

SL-5500 (still enroute but expect Monday!)
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Miami_Bob

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« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2004, 07:44:51 pm »
Can't answer the question, but have a suggestion.

No matter how tempting, before you do anything except perhaps charge up the battery, make a backup of the "virgin" system that your 5500 came with!

This way you can always restore to a "clean" copy if you have to. You should be able to find details in the Z-Wiki

http://www.zaurususergroup.com/modules.php...ename=5x00_ROMs

or by searching the fora topics.
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BD iiiiii

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« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2004, 10:17:09 pm »
Thanks Bob, much obliged. I went to the Z-Wiki page and had difficulty finding reference to backing up the system (any system). I think they have changed/deleted some things - whatever.

For any neo-newbies such as myself who may be reading this; After much snooping around I realized that there is a very detailed set of instructions on ROM updating, right at the Sharp Zaurus website. Contained in those instructions are indeed links and how-tos explaining how to go back to a "default" ROM. See below.

(Note to first time Zau-runts  , like me! --> ROM in 'Zaurus speak' actually refers to any code-files that are put into the Zaurus's ROM - ROM, pronounced like mom, is an electronic critter otherwise known as a non-volitile memory chip. I wish they had not chosen to call the code-files ROM and had instead called them 'Programs' and 'Operating Systems'. Referring to them by where they are stored physically, instead of what is being stored, confused the @#*# out of me for a while. Serves me right for being a hardware geek.)

OK, here are the links. The pages are very detailed as I said, and for the most part are written without grammatical errors. Read all the fine print.

First page: Latest Software-I mean ROM (grrr..) http://www.myzaurus.com/ROMupdate5.asp

Second page (is also linked from the first page): Earlier 'default' ROM and how to revert back to it http://www.myzaurus.com/ROMupdate3.asp

Zau-runts, hang together!! or hang separately... John Adams?
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Miami_Bob

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« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2004, 10:20:34 pm »
Now youre in the swing of it! (G)

 <<  hang together!! or hang separately... >>

Benj Franklin for $20, Monty. (He guesses)
Bob W - Miami FL
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"The legs of the duck are short and
 cannot be lengthened without distress
 to the duck.

The legs of the crane are long and
 cannot be shortened without distress
 to the crane."

Chuang-tzu

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C860 main - Sharp 1.40 JP ROM
Language conversion by hand

alts: Cacko 1.22 / OZ 3.5.1 / pdaXrom
512Mb SanDisk SD (x2) / 512Mb SanDisk CF (x2)
Lexar 1Gb CF / AmbiCom WL1100C-CF 802.11b WiFi

Out of Hp200LX, from HP100LX, via HP95LX
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Desktop MegaTower c/ twin DataPort HD racks;
12 removable HDs with multi OSs - no waiting.

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« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2004, 01:29:01 am »
<<...the swing of it!>>

I love it! Bob, there's a career out there just waiting for you, as a punster. Step up, and don't let anyone kick the opportunity out from under you.

B. Franklin it was. Good call. ($20 check in the mail.) I stand informed.

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Now on a lighter note.
Does anyone know what has happened to "Craig's Zaurus Stuff" site? Here is the link http://angela1.data-uncertain.co.uk/~zaurus/irk.php
or
http://195.184.237.106/~zaurus/irk.php

It was up fine until yesterday. Any news...? Maybe just down for maintenance.

A toast - to Uncle Bob.
Tim F
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