Re: [tlug] I'm a glutton for punishment - Palm Pilot and Ubuntu Dapper LTS connectivity

[Godwin Stewart <godwin.stewart@example.com>]

On Sun, 23 Jul 2006 15:22:36 -0400, Jim <jep200404@example.com>
wrote:

> > yet I wonder what the point of changing identities is. 
> 
> It varies for the device concerned. 
> 
> For example, for a pointing device, only a crude mouse mode 
> is supported at boot time.

I meant in the specific case of the PalmPilot, not in general. In the
case of mice and other devices that require firmware (scanners and some
USB-to-IDE adapters are classic examples) before becoming fully
operational, I understand.

-- 
G. Stewart - godwin.stewart@example.com

"I can remember when a good politician had to be 75 percent ability and
25 percent actor, but I can well see the day when the reverse could be
true."
                -- Harry Truman

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