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Bob Russell · 04-03-2005, 09:46 AM

Thanks Chaos! While I can only understand this at a surface level, it's really awesome. I looked at some of the Sharp Zaurus 5600s on ebay longingly. But I figure it makes more sense for me to set up an old desktop that I have first.

Next time I get a good chunk of time to play, I'll get a KVM switch and give that a go. Thanks to you and Hacker, my Linux interest is rekindled again! If I really do get around to it, I'll ask you guys for a distro suggestion. Plus the linux.org site is pretty exciting when you see that long list of apps. It would be beneficial for me to learn something about Linux for work also, so I may just have to see if I can arrange for web training or an intro class!

Are you planning anything for the SL-C3000?... that looks pretty awesome also! Kind of like those OQOs and other handtop pcs, except at a much lower price because they "only" have to run Linux.

It's amazing what you've accomplished. I wonder why (except for the cache stability thing) Sharp didn't so something like this themselves. Is there a limitation that would prevent them, maybe due to licensing? Hope it's public enough that the Zaurus design team knows about it!

04-03-2005, 09:46 AM	#5
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	Thanks Chaos! While I can only understand this at a surface level, it's really awesome. I looked at some of the Sharp Zaurus 5600s on ebay longingly. But I figure it makes more sense for me to set up an old desktop that I have first. Next time I get a good chunk of time to play, I'll get a KVM switch and give that a go. Thanks to you and Hacker, my Linux interest is rekindled again! If I really do get around to it, I'll ask you guys for a distro suggestion. Plus the linux.org site is pretty exciting when you see that long list of apps. It would be beneficial for me to learn something about Linux for work also, so I may just have to see if I can arrange for web training or an intro class! Are you planning anything for the SL-C3000?... that looks pretty awesome also! Kind of like those OQOs and other handtop pcs, except at a much lower price because they "only" have to run Linux. It's amazing what you've accomplished. I wonder why (except for the cache stability thing) Sharp didn't so something like this themselves. Is there a limitation that would prevent them, maybe due to licensing? Hope it's public enough that the Zaurus design team knows about it!