>> On Sun, Nov 20, 2005 at 11:57 am, in message
<4380AAE9.2080708@cox.net>,
evylrobot19@cox.net wrote:
> Thanks, Unc. Okay, guys, let ma rephrase my question. I may be
> interested in a PDA phone. I don't want pocket windows. I
understand
> that there are Linux distrobutions that are intended to run on a PDA.
I
> was wondering if anyone has any experience in this avenue? If I were
to
> do such a thing, could I make it still work as a phone? If nobody
> knows, that's fine. I'm just tired of the debate on the quality of
> service. Such an arguement is regionally subjective. Indeed, my
> neighbor may get superior service from his house with the same
> providor. I don't think that the service comparisons from FLORIDA
are
> going to help me much here. Thanks again.
>
> ./Michael
Hey ./Michael...
Yes...your mileage will vary with Linux and PDAs/SmartPhones. I
personally use the Treo 650 with the stock cingular palm os and it works
perfectly for me! I back it up to SUSE Linux 10.0 via bluetooth, but
other than that...I do everything via GPRS/Edge - collaboration (both
personal and corp), driving directions, personal blog, etc
Of course, you COULD continue waiting for the Linux version of the palm
os - code named cobalt..but with the recent happenings with
Palmsource...I doubt it will happen anytime soon in the US.
However...you have this
article...http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS5058819583.html .
And...there is symbian which in itself has a lot of drawbacks...
Personally...unless you enjoy carrying a brick...stick with the base
NON-windows OS in the Treo 650 and enjoy it during it's short lifetime
because Moore's law will undoubtedly put it out of existence within 18
months (that's pushing the envelope pretty hard).
JP
Remember...it's all about I and not I.
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