Re: Sharp Zaurus SL-5500 Support

[Geoffrey <esoteric 3times25 net>]

Gene Ruebsamen wrote:
> Alright,
>
> This needs to be addressed.  Sharp has produced and recently released one of
> best PDA's on the market.  And guess what!? It uses Linux as it's O.S.
>
> While Sharp is willing to produce a wonderful, yet powerful PDA that not
> only broadens the number of platforms Linux is availiable on, but also
> provide great documentation for Developers.. I find it a bit odd that both
> of the Major desktops (GNOME & KDE) fully support the 3Com Palm Pilot, yet
> have absolutely no support for the Sharp Zaurus SL-5x00 series even though
> developer units have been availiable for almost 6 months now!
>
> I use Gnome daily as my desktop.  I would love to see Zaurus support and
> Integration (on the level of what the Palm Pilot has).  I would hope we can
> capatalize on this great PDA, and show other companies that when they
> support the Open Source community, great things can happen.  I would hate to
> see the Zaurus die a slow and painful death due to lack of support.
>
> Lets help the Zaurus out.  Any takers?

I've been looking for something to hack.  How much do one of these 
puppies cost?

> Gene Ruebsamen
> Sales Associate
> ERA Champion Realty, Inc.
> (714) 534-4425
>
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Until later: Geoffrey		esoteric 3times25 net

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