[KLUG Members] Re: Zaurus - Now who's oversight was this? -- #1 reason why I run Palm ...

[Bryan J. Smith]

Quoting Tim Gray <tgray@adacplastics.com>:
> BUT...  can you believe this:  There is currently no post-beta software
> for synching the Zaurus with Linux!  It runs linux, but the synching
> software that ships with it is for Windows.  <scratches head>

This is the #1 reason why my PDA (phone actually) runs Palm.  Palm means
compatible means I can do all sorts of things with _any_ OS, as well as the
wealth of "ready-to-run" 3rd party apps.  It's just hard to beat the inertia of
what Palm has, just ask Microsoft who is expending a crapload of money to see
otherwise.

It should be noted that Palm turned a profit again.

FYI, for those that care, this is my 100% Linux compatible, Linux dialable
phone/PDA (PalmOS 3.5, 8MB, serial):
http://www.kyocera-wireless.com/kysmart/kysmart_series.htm

I'm planning on getting this one as soon as Verizon carries it (Color PalmOS,
16MB, CF slot, USB w/serial option):
http://www.kyocera-wireless.com/7100_phone/7100_phone_series.htm

Evolution rules with it.  One address book (including for the phone), one
calendar, one to do list, one everything.


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