[nflug] blackberry

[Eric]

Interesting, how does one install linux on such a device(online docs?), 
also does it wifi or does it have a connectible service tmobile, 
cingular, etc.. or both and also possibly bluetooth?


Frank wrote:
> Eric wrote:
>>
>> I need to get a device basically for wireless Internet and cell phone 
>> connectivity, I am unfamiliar with small devices, was thinking that a 
>> Blackberry was the way I would want to go, but started wondering if 
>> their were devices like blackberries that had a linux based OS so I 
>> could ssh into servers.
>> Does anyone know of such a device?
>>
>> Thanks Greatly,
>> Eric
> Eric,
>
> I've had an old iPaQ (3850) sitting in a drawer of a file cabinet in 
> my office for probably two years (No paper in this 4-drawer filer, 
> consistent with my love for trees!).  It also has a PC slot sled with 
> extra battery to power the card - in my case Orinoco wireless.
>
> Dragged it out last week preparing to drop GNU/Linux on it only to 
> discover neither battery able to take a charge.  None at all.  Not a 
> trickle.  This model unfortunately takes on of the more expensive 
> units for the product line, but still not too costly.  I'll look 
> around and pick something up when I've got the best price.
>
> So, grab an old iPaQ off e-bay and have at it.
>
> Incidentally, this 3850 will connect to my Orinoco AP-500 from my 
> house which is a 1926  wrapped totally in metal mesh lath under the 
> stucco, down 3 wide lots to the corner - and the corner one is a 
> church, and diagonally across the intersection.  Good solid connection 
> to home LAN and world beyond.
>
> Frank
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