Re: [tlug] linux and zarus?

[Micheal E Cooper <mcooper@example.com>]

Scott VanDusen wrote:
> I've been using a sony clie for 4 years now, but today one of my 
> colleagues showed me his zarus- bash prompt showed 2.4 kernel. He is 
> using it as an Internet gateway for his laptop via airH card, it 
> looked really neat...
I admit that I am a junior ranger compared to most on this list, but I 
am confused. The airH card is in the Zaurus (which is possible), and it 
is the gateway for the laptop? Not the other way around?
> Quick question- if I were to say accidentally smash my sony to bits in 
> order to convince the wife that I needed a new PDA, which linux 
> enabled PDA would linux fans here recommend? What's hot these days?
I don't think you have many choices, other than Zaurus. Someone fill me in.

I am happy with my Z, but I do feel that it was too expensive for its 
usefulness. As a pda, a palm is probably a better buy, if only because 
there are decent wireless cards (I curse the day I bought this planex 
gw-cf11x), a better built-in calendar, etc.

Since you are a linux whiz, the Z will be a great toy, but you cannot 
play with your pda (reinstalling, etc.) if you are busying using it as a 
pda, which is why I suggested the palm. The pda needs to always be the 
pda and functional, and for this reason, I am still using the Sharp ROM 
in Japanese. Also, I like the handwriting recognition. But the main 
reason is that I don't have the luxury of down-time with the Z because I 
am relying on it to run KO/Pi (which is heavenly, let me say again... 
hail the developers... and suggest that they release an upgrade!)

Just a humble perspective from a Z user.

mec