here are some ideas to bat around this topic .. . .
___Hacks for the Z____
>> Using the 5x00 Zaurus as USB storage.
5000/5500 ipk is here ::
http://zsi2.stonekeep.com/index.php?v=d&a=1768I've read about one for the 5600 as well, but don't know where off the top of my head.
>> Using the Z as a universal remote control.
LIRC + Opie_Remote
>> Various Syncing methods ::: I personally like Unison. It has been ported to win32/ linux/mac + the Zaurus. It will keep ANY type of files backed up, and can be easily configured and used. . Learning this tool has greater benefits than simply Zaurus syncing PIM data.
>> Language tools
Miareader lite / edict, etc.. The ability to not be limited by language barriers in your pocket is amazing
>> Offline Compressed Wikipedia
Using sqashfs to make a portable Wikipedia!
https://www.oesf.org/forums/inde...20&hl=wikipedia>> free 802.11x support
The client CowCow provided worked fine, just needs repackaging for the Sharp rom
https://www.oesf.org/forums/inde...l=802\.11x>> Correct install of PERL
The way to correctly install without getting errors.
>>Iptables and/or shorewall
firewalling and ip masquarding on the Z. I have tested iptables, but not shorewall. Eventually got rid of both cuz I don't really need to run a firewall on a handheld.
http://home.comcast.net/~cmisip/zaurus.htm>> Zaurus anti-virus
Running Clamav on the Z. Never tried it myself, but this tells how.
http://home.comcast.net/~cmisip/zaurus.htm>>Change boot screen
basic custim boot logo. I've got the instructions around someplace. Should be easy enough to find.
>> Short discussion of the IPK format, and how to create / edit these packages
_____Hardware Hacks______
>>Opening the case
What hack is compete without voiding the warranty to repaint the Z I've seen ways to add lights, but I didn't like them ... so I decided to use the glow in the dark tape instead of installing small LEDs. But any book on Hacking the Zaurus should include the correct way to take it apart as well. If nothing else than to diagnose possible problems. Like the hacking the Xbox book does.
http://tuxmobil.org/disassembly_pda.html____Misc Hacks _______
>> live IPKG browser
allows you to search and find the files contined inside ipks without having to unpack them first.
http://zaurus.flashdna.com/index.php>> Cross Compiling
how to set up the correct enviroment for development and cross compiling. Something I don't know about, but would be very useful to have in a book
http://home.comcast.net/~cmisip/zaurus.htm>> Alternate / 'hidden' Key Bindings
how to make pipes and special characters on the Z keypad
That was some of the stuff that I feel I really important to a Zaurus owner. It's based around the idea of hacking the Zaurus itself ... and not of hacking with the zaurus. I think both could be covered. But I feel more emphasis is deserved for hacking the Zaurus itself. The way O'reilly books are structuerd, they put emphasis on getting the most out of the tools that you've got. I'm in the middle of reading the Knoppix hacks books, and it could go into the details of using ethereal, but instead it shows me things and small features that are useful, but I never knew how to prperly utilize to thier fullest. That is why I choose to read so many Hacks books. Very much looking forward to this publication
