Re: [tlug] Zaurus suggestions

[Jim Breen <jwb@example.com>]

Edward Middleton <edwardmiddleton@example.com>
>> 
JB > (a) what model is best? Should I aim for the one with the keyboard?

>> The latest model is the best.  I think it is the SL-750.  The earlier
>> models SL-700 are good but they use an earlier arm CPU that has a cache
>> bug which means it can't use cache so it is slow to start programs.  It
>> also doesn't have enough RAM 32Mb so that you need to setup a swap file
>> on flash which is not a very good idea.  It also has problems with
>> battery life (lasts about 4 hours.).  The current model (SL-750 I think)
>> has 64MB RAM, the newer ARM CPU without the cache bug, and an 8 hour
>> battery life.

OK, I'll look out for a SL-750 or later. It's always the way - the model
you want is the one released 6 months after you buy something.

JB > (b) what is it like as a target platform for apps, e.g. is there a gcc
JB > for it? is the Windows systems usable? has it an IME? etc. etc.

>> Sharp provides a full development environment that you can download for
>> Linux and windows.  I have used the Linux development environment.  I
>> got Chasen working for it by simply compiling it with the arm gcc no
>> porting was necessary.  This seems to be the case with most non GUI
>> applications. The GUI uses QT embedded which is basically a cut down
>> version on QT (use in KDE).  It has an IME and it works well.
>> I got a 10/100 CF network card and have found it a very good
>> investment.  I can use it as a portable file server on windows networks
>> using samba, ftpd.

Is there anything like a kterm? Can you run a shell?

From: bruno raoult <br@example.com>

>> I am also going to switch from my Sony Clie to a Zaurus C760 (which is
>> basically the 750 with double memory and better battery).

Sounds better. I hope they are available.

Thanks

Jim

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