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Zaurus Sync Software (Finally) Available for Linux

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the sync-this dept.

Tony Green writes "One of the biggest gripes of early Zaurus users (with much justification) was the fact that despite the fact that the Zaurus itself runs Linux, the only synchronisation software made available was for Windoze machines. Trolltech have now released a desktop synch program (albeit a beta at the moment) for Linux, so at last Linux users can start doing what the rest could already do. Information at The Zaurus Software Index or Trolltech One word of warning though, the MySQL installation on my Zaurus became unusable after using this; I haven't worked out exactly what it did yet, but I ended up having to completely re-initialise the Zaurus and then restore everything from my backups. So not recommended if you're running MySQL (unless you're feeling brave...)"

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  1. Say What? by HomerG · · Score: 4, Informative

    I don't know what this is about, Qtopia Desktop for Linux has been out for quite some time now.

  2. Re:Funny, just downloaded this yesterday. by Whispers_in_the_dark · · Score: 3, Informative
    Note, to use the docking crade you have to modify the kernel for USB-ethernet support.

    Not so anymore from what I've heard! I modded my kernel long ago so I don't know if these work but there are now RedHat RPMs:

    Get 'em here

  3. USB sync causes problems by C.U.T.M. · · Score: 1, Informative

    If you're going to sync with Linux I'd suggest doing it via wireless. I've used every possible USB kernel setup suggested and my Z still won't sync via USB. I can ping, ftp to transfer files, etc. via USB but the syncing software makes my Z hang. I'd go wireless if USB gives your Z issues.

  4. Zaurus by mirko · · Score: 2, Informative

    This is good news for sure, I personally own one that I got used to synchronizing to my Palm (infra-red), which I further synbchronize to my laptop.

    Now, for all the geeks here, here's a nice Zaurus software repository...

    And here is my favourite Zaurus App

    --
    Trolling using another account since 2005.
  5. Re:Not news for 2 reasons by numatrix · · Score: 2, Informative

    1) Most definitely agree; this is not news.

    2) Ask and ye shall receive. Haven't tried it myself, so I can't verify it, but it's not the zesync project. Also, zesync was updated August 28, what do you mean it hasn't been updated in months?