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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Anything is possible. by FreeLinux · 2004-10-01 10:16 · Score: 4, Interesting

Anything is possible. In fact there are numerous palmtops and PDAs, that can satisfy your needs and desires, already available today.

However, somethings, though possible, are improbable. The likelihood of finding your dream PDA for cheap is one of those things that falls under the heading of highly improbable. If, on the other hand, you consider $300-$1000 cheap then have a look at the Sharp Zaurus, HP iPaq or Dell Axim They are all very nice PDA/palm tops.