Sharp Zaurus Scores Low

[System]

That's what they get for not installing DE by default.

[System]

I have a Zaurus and I can promise you, it rocks!
Lucky me, my work bought me one.

There are some difficulties getting it to sync with
Linux (I can't use AmigaOS at work so better the
devil you know..), that's why PC magazines don't
rate it. But once you have sorted it out, it is actually
a lot better than syncing with Windows. I can get full
net connectivity by running a few scripts:
on Windows the device manager thingy gets locked up
if you don't cleanly unmount it and if you want full
net connectivity it's major hassle.

The main problem for it is the QT based syncing software,
which isn't up to much. When 3rd party sync software
becomes available then most of the problems will be solved.

As for AmigaDE, if they have a Linux port I don't see any reason why AI couldn't cross compile it to the Zaurus with a few twiddles. If DE isn't on the Zaurus, I would blame AI
not Sharp.

cheers

koan

BTW: Amiga.org looks quite good in Opera at 320x240 !

[System]

How can I do that ? I don't have any webspace and
amiga.org can only submit via URL.

[System]

AFAIK AmigaDE has never been given away free
and I can't imagine AI doing so.

If you do have a link to a free AmigaDE then please
post it (legal of course).

[System]

Hi pteppic,

>DE is on the zaurus, you can even download it from >somewhere on Sharp's site I think.
>Thing is Sharp didnt include it with the initial zaurus >package and dont support you if you install it.

>The above is just from my memory of news items >read here over the last few months. Perhaps >someone who has a Zaurus could tell us of their DE >experiences.

Unfortunately you cannot download the DE from Sharp anymore.  I can tell you though that I'm still very happy with my Zaurus (though I will be happier when DE /is/ released for it).

I'm using Sharp's Qtopia ('QT') for synchronization with Windows and agree that it is lacking.  It's functional, but definately not a 'pretty' package.