Linux-Powered, WiFi Handheld?

Posted by Cliff on Friday October 1, 2004 @10:04AM from the portable-penguins-on-the-go dept.

rgovostes asks: "I've been looking around for a (hopefully low-cost) Linux-based handheld device with WiFi capabilities for some network testing and security evaluation. I need to be able to ping, list nearby WiFi signals, and run Ettercap. I'd also like it to be Mac OS X compatible without much work. I found handhelds.org (Coralized), which has some information, but I'm not very handheld-savvy, so it isn't too helpful to me. Am I asking for something unrealistic or is something like this possible? Any advice on the matter would be appreciated."

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Zaurus by MazTaim · 2004-10-01 10:09 · Score: 4, Informative

You can always check ebay for Zaurus handhelds. SL-5500, SL-5000D, SL-6000, C7xx, C860, etc.. They all run Linux natively.

The SL-6000 and C series handhelds are a little pricey, but you can find cheap SL-5xxx's for around $150 used. Not sure what the current price is for a new SL-5500.

As all Zaurii have CF slots, you can run many different Wireless CF cards.

Have questions, check www.zaurususergroup.com.