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Sharp Ships New PDA Running Linux 2.4

Posted by timothy on from the developer-version dept.

cbowland writes: "Sharp is now shipping the SL-5000D Zaurus PDA with a Linux 2.4 kernel, embedded PalmTop, Personal Java, and QT. Priced at $399 for developers only. Their plan is to get some apps created before marketing it to the public. Check it out" I wonder if the USB port on the docking station would let these work with the Happy Hacker keyboard ...

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  1. FP by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    frothy pithy fist pist

  2. 2.4 by jeriqo · · Score: 1, Troll

    Ok now, this is not a flame, but is using a 'recent' 2.4 kernel a so good idea?

    I think PDAs should choose an older kernel, which might be more stable.

    -J

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    Alexis 'jeriqo' BRET
  3. Time for Plan B by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Their plan is to get some apps created before marketing it to the public

    The Linux desktop's been available for years, and you still can't get most decent apps - what makes them think this will work for a handheld?