[Gllug] Linux on an Ipaq

Richard Cohen richard at vmlinuz.org
Thu Oct 18 15:27:09 UTC 2001


On Thu, 18 Oct 2001, Bush, Jonathan wrote:

> Hi all
>
> Thanks Richard. Sorry, some time type my email to fast and don't reread
> them.

Yes.  So I see.

> Wanted to know which version of Linux was the best and also how to install
> it. I have just received a 3630 and wanted to install Linux on it.

www.handhelds.org
familiar.handhelds.org

I've got a 3630, and it works just fine.  You probably want to install the
0.4 release, then update to the 'stable' tree.

> Any help with be good.

If you still need help later, drop me a line directly, and I'll happily try
to talk you through it on IRC or on the phone.  I'm sure John would also be
happy to help.  John?

> Thanks
>
> Jonathan

Cheers
Richard

>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard Cohen [mailto:richard at vmlinuz.org]
> Sent: 18 October 2001 15:46
> To: 'gllug at linux.co.uk'
> Subject: Re: [Gllug] Linux on an Ipaq
>
>
> On Thu, 18 Oct 2001, Bush, Jonathan wrote:
>
> > Hi all
> >
> > I was wondering if any one has installed Linux on an Compaq Ipaq. Also
> > if there is more that one version with is the best for the Ipaq.
>
> Yes, at least a couple of us on this list have - mine is now nearly a year
> old...
>
> I'm not sure what your second question means...  The best iPAQ is currently
> the 3670, although the newer 3700 and 3800 models are likely to be better
> once the software support is there for them - and it's coming.  The best
> Linux distro is Familiar, possibly with QPE or Intimate on top of it.
>
> > Thanks
> >
> > Jonathan
>
> Cheers
> Richard
>
>
>




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