[NTLUG:Discuss] PDAs & Linux

[Chuck]

> Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 08:49:49 -0600
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> I think I'm finally about to take the plunge and buy a PDA.  My
> requirements are few, but one of them is being able to sync to Linux. :-) 
> Note, that's sync to, not run (I need it to run PalmOS).  It's primary
> purpose will be to hold ebooks:  text, PDF, HTML; both technical and
> pleasure.  I think I've narrowed the choices down to the Palm m500 and one
> of the Sony Clie` (I'm leaning this way because of the scroll wheel);
> though I'm open others if offered good reasons. ;-)
>
> So I'm looking for any tips, advice (positive & negative), and any other
> contributions you might have on this; e.g. what is the best sync'ing
> software on Linux? :-)  As long as it has a USB interface, will I be able
> to connect it and talk to it to download files?  Any particular models not
> to buy because there are no drivers for Linux? etc.
>
> TIA,
> Kevin

For what it is worth, a friend bought the Sony Clie', and it did NOT come with 
the software to sync with M$ Outlook (which may or may not be important to 
you).  They wanted like $60 for the Outlook Conduit software, which comes 
with Palms and Handsprings.

You might check out www.gethightech.com for reconditioned units (used them for 
parts, and they are great people).  Look at www.handspring.com also;  they 
have a Handspring Prism (color screen, 8 meg memory) for $119 (no card slot 
though).

JPilot is the best software for syncing Palm.  Evolution does ok, but does not 
sync the Notes, so I can't use it.  Have never got KPilot working right, but 
it lacks one of the four basic functions also (calandar?).

Good luck

Chuck
www.cfgraf.com