Re: Virtual Palm OS on your Nokia N-Series
On Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 11:48:06AM +0100, Christian Otto Stelter wrote: http://www.access-company.com/products/gvm/ Thanks for the link! I'm impressed at how well this works. I installed this without a hitch, then downloaded and installed HandyShopper, which is probably the app I miss most from my Palm, and it installed like a charm. I have yet to test out the hotsync functionality. The only thing missing, it seems, is making the palm emulation utilize the full tablet screen, but the functionality seems spot-on. My white Nokia bluetooth keyboard even worked with it. K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Virtual Palm OS on your Nokia N-Series
On Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 07:49:38PM -0500, Acadia Secure Networks wrote: what device are you running the Garnet VM on? Is the performance poor, fair, good, or excellent on your device? I've only just started using it on my N770 with OS 2006. (I think the 2nd to last release). Performance is very responsive, and I'd say faster than my palm. But the last Palm I had was a Sony Clie with 16MB of storage and color. Ran OS 3.5 (I think that's right, it's been a long time, as you can see) hope that helps, K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: n800 user reviews
On Wed, Oct 31, 2007 at 03:26:12PM +0100, Zoran Kolic wrote: flights listening to the Greatful Dead while playing Aisle Riot. Grateful Dead will solve all problems. Back side of future device has to show Jerry's face in front and haze on the screen. Haha, I would by that special edition version. Is that to compete with the PSP that has Darth Vader on the back cover? K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Unable to view https sites
On Fri, Oct 26, 2007 at 10:22:01AM +0300, Kalle Valo wrote: I know this was mentioned a couple weeks ago. IIRC, the solution was to restart the device and not visit garage.maemo. In my situation, First check that date and time are correct. Then tell us what kind of This was it! The time was correct, but the date was about 2 months off somehow. I'd just never noticed. Changed the date and it immediately started working, thanks! [Quim Gil wrote: Interesting 'solution' in a previous response] At least I think that's what someone said in a previous post. It did not solve my problem. Perhaps they had the same date issue but in their case, restarting fixed it. I don't know. thanks for all the help! K signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Unable to view https sites
I know this was mentioned a couple weeks ago. IIRC, the solution was to restart the device and not visit garage.maemo. In my situation, I am having a problem visiting /any/ SSL-enabled site, no matter whether I go to garage or not. I am running 2006.39.14 thank you for any help, K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Python - a success story
Got it in my head today that I wanted to download some of my tracks from eMusic (http://emusic.com) to my 770. I had used the dromanova python script on my laptop to get the files before, so I thought I'd try the same on my tablet. A quick install of pymaemo 2.5 and modifying the path on dromanova.py to go to my MMC rather than $HOME, was all it took to get some new DRM-free tracks to my tablet. thanks again to this great community of developers (including the domanova author) for all their work to make something not officially supported just that easy. K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: GPE-Contact import
On Thu, Oct 04, 2007 at 04:06:43PM -0400, Gary Baribault wrote: Hi guys, I have an IPAQ with about 900 contacts .. I am trying to get them to the GPE-Contact program. I created a massive vcard file, but it I don't know what formats the GPE-contact program will accept as import, but abook will export to the following formats: a - abook abook native format b - ldifldif / Netscape addressbook (.4ld) c - muttmutt alias d - htmlhtml document e - pinepine addressbook f - gcrdGnomeCard (VCard) addressbook g - csv comma separated values h - allcsv comma separated values (all fields) i - palmcsv Palm comma separated values j - elm elm alias k - textplain text l - wl Wanderlust address book m - spruce Spruce address book n - bsdcal BSD calendar and will import the following: a - abook abook native format b - ldifldif / Netscape addressbook c - muttmutt alias d - pinepine addressbook e - csv comma separated values f - allcsv comma separated values (all fields) g - palmcsv Palm comma separated values I recently exported my abook addresses to a single .vcf file I then imported to Evolution. It took about 5 seconds and worked perfectly. http://abook.sf.net good luck, K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Is anyone actually trying to use Bluetooth keyboards?
On Wed, Oct 03, 2007 at 10:47:02AM -0400, dasDasein wrote: On 9/26/07, Johnny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A friend of mine has successfully built the power supply and has a USB keyboard working. However, he complains that he is getting a lot of duplicate key strokes. He has tried other USB keyboards FWIW, I sometimes get duplicate keystrokes on my Nokia BT keyboard. It seems to either occur or not, and I hafve not tracked down the root cause yet. However, I suspect it is related to high CPU usage, so your friend might want to check out whether the USB host mode is causing the tablet to work extra hard. up and bought a Nokia su-8w Bluetooth keyboard. It works OK, but I am not crazy about the keyboard layout and I am still slow typing on it. If I This is what I use, and I spend the bulk of my time ssh'd into my server from my tablet.My speed has definitely improved, and I find my typ[ing habit changing somewhat, for example, I'll type out numbers instead of using the number keys. And my left pinky has become pretty adept at hitting the Fn key for switching between screens. good luck, K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: 2007HE - much much better for BT keyboards
On Thu, Sep 27, 2007 at 09:35:20AM +0100, Peter Robinson wrote: giving 2007 to 770 users. I run it on mine with no major problems and the nice UI etc and extra features of 2007 (minus updates to Are you able to run one of the recent mozilla/gecko based browsers on the 2007HE? When you install software that has a 770 and an 800 version, do you install the one for the 800? thanks, K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: N770 Mysteriously Became a Brick
On Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 04:17:17PM -0400, Hal Vaughan wrote: On Tuesday 28 August 2007, you wrote: Some say this behavior is a precursor to the White Screen of Death, but I have been living with it for about 8 or 9 mos. and that hasn't happened. Also, I would swear that it happens less often now, but I don't really have anything to back that up. Is the White Screen of Death permanent, or just a crashing problem like on Windows? From what I understand, the WSOD is a permanent condition and there is no recovery other than through repair work or warranty replacement. K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: N770 Mysteriously Became a Brick
iOn Tue, Aug 28, 2007 at 05:04:43AM -0400, Hal Vaughan wrote: Is it possible this happened just because the battery lost all its charge? Does putting it in the case backwards so it deactivates drain the power instead of just turning it off? I have seen (and posted about) this quite often. I have experienced this behavior when the battery was not fully discharged, after doing the remove battery trick and restarting the device, it reported 3 bars of charge. I almost always have to have it plugged into some power source, regardless of how charged the battery is. Some say this behavior is a precursor to the White Screen of Death, but I have been living with it for about 8 or 9 mos. and that hasn't happened. Also, I would swear that it happens less often now, but I don't really have anything to back that up. K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: 770 brick
On Fri, Aug 10, 2007 at 09:13:05AM +0200, Frantisek Dufka wrote: DJ Delorie wrote: Maybe the lithium battery is too weak to even boot far enough to turn the charger software on? That would be strange. Once you plug in the charger device should be powered from charger, not battery, so even if battery is empty it should work (in theory). Yes, the charging may start later, but the device should still boot and work with charger. I have never had any luck running my 770 without a battery in it. My assumption was that the battery closed some circuit that allowed the device to power up. I have experienced problems similar to those described by the OP. For me it hass never mattered whether the battery was charged or not. Just sometimes, and apparently without reason, the device will be unable to be turned on. To fix this, I have to take out the battery for a few seconds, replace it, and then power on the device. Usually, it will give the white screen, then go out. Then I hit the power button again and all is right again. It is definitely strange behavior that is a minor annoyance except in those times where I don't have my charger along. Then it's useless until I can get back to one. hope that helps in some way. K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: 770 brick
On Mon, Aug 13, 2007 at 09:55:14PM +0300, Igor Stoppa wrote: On Mon, 2007-08-13 at 14:37 -0400, ext [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, Aug 10, 2007 at 09:13:05AM +0200, Frantisek Dufka wrote: DJ Delorie wrote: apparently without reason, the device will be unable to be turned on. To fix this, I have to take out the battery for a few seconds, replace it, and then power on the device. Usually, it will give the white screen, then go out. Then I hit the power button again and all is right again. that's a wsod on its way; better get it fixed right away if it is still Really? It has done this here and there for a year now. Could there be another cause? thanks, K signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Thought on 3rd part applications.
On Thu, Jul 12, 2007 at 10:35:45AM +0200, Wahlau - wrote: on top of this idea, how about the ability of being able to have the softwares checked in terms of dependencies and such, so that upon insertion of the internal disk, it would be cross checked and my Could you not create your own Wahlau repository where all the software in it is checked with and against all the other software in the repository? Then, a user would need to only have that repository setup and all the software would just work. Ideally, maemo.org or some sub-repository hosted at maemo would work this way but the beauty of open source is that anyone should be able to set something like this up. Kevin -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Some Data Backed Commentary in the midst of this week's Blather about the Iphone
On Wed, Jun 27, 2007 at 07:23:39PM -0400, Acadia Secure Networks wrote: I would be interested to know how long ATT is going to have exclusivity on the Iphone. If it is more than say 6 months, then that will give iphone competitors time to sell/design/build competing solutions to the other mobile service providers, which they, are probably already doing. It makes me sad that the Nokia 3300 never took off or was very promoted by Nokia/the mobile carriers. I got mine on eBay for about $35 + shipping because I needed a new phone with a keyboard on it, my previous one having died suddenly. I was impressed at how well the music player did mp3s and FM radio, and how the headset worked with it, answering an incoming call and stopping the music you are listening to all in one button press, with the phone in a pocket. Much like how the bump on the iPhone headset/earphones works. Plus, there's a Gig of memory which is not bad for early 2005. And, I just drop the mp3s onto it via the filesystem, rather than requiring iTunes or something similar. But maybe that's what people want. I suppose a rhapsody-based model might be around the corner. K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Oboe mp3tunes player on 770
Has anyone successfully run the Oboe player for mp3tunes.com on the Nokia 770? I just found out about this the other day, and the install seemed to go fine, but I cannot find the application anywhere. The page says the link will be placed in the Applets folder, which I do not have. I created a menu folder called Applets and uninstalled and reinstalled the player, but that did not fox the problem. I suppose it is installed, I just do not know how to launch it! 5hanks, K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Gizmo (was: Re: When are we to expect...)
On Wed, Jun 27, 2007 at 01:28:29PM +0200, Josh Smith wrote: The current Gizmo version's keypad doesn't work on the n800, and to accept an incoming call you need the keypad... doh... I am sure they'll fix it - actually I wonder if anyone has complained - er - filed a bug on that? Same with the 770. I am runing the version 3 beta client on my tablet and it exhiits this problem. Outbound calls sound great, according to my parents. There are a couple posts in the forums; I am not aware as to whether or not they have any sort of Bugtraq for that project. Apparently, it works just fine if you do not have the call screening feature enabled. You can achieve this by either paying for the basic version of the 775 number, or getting one of their call-in numbers. I think I am going to try it, as $4/mo is not that bad for inbound calls. I am not trying to get free calls. But, I am not much of a phone user, and when I do use it, with the exception of the car, I tend to be near a wi-fi connection. What I like about Gizmo is the pricing structure fits a user with my profile, but mostly I like the idea or it as a home phone replacement, but a replacement that also fills the role of my mobile phone at least 50% of the time, as well. The other feature that is great is that if I forget my phone, this makes for a great backup, whether I am at my laptop, have my 770, or am at a work desktop. So, one question: Is this headset y'all mentioned available for the 770? Or just the 800? thanks, Kevin -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: When are we to expect the next update for the N800 from Nokia?
On Mon, Jun 25, 2007 at 06:58:24AM -0400, Peter Bart wrote: On Mon, 2007-06-25 at 07:52 +0100, Alan Williamson wrote: the other day thinking, if this device had GPRS/EDGE support then it would be a rival for the iPhone. Apples and oranges, literally. I for one do *not* want it to be an iPhone competitor. Then the beauty of this device will get lost in the noise. I want a device much like it is now, separate from my phone. I agree. But then again, I disagree. My thinking of late is that i no longer want my phone to be my phone. I want it to go away and as a replacement, I'd like to see an increased use of VOIP, hopefully through a device like the 770, when I want, and through a different device when I don't want. I'd like to be able to forget my phone at home and still be able to make calls as if I hadn't, or switch phones with the ease of a username/password combo. The iPhone is a neat device, but I think it's going in the wrong direction. I think (hope) that the direction for distant voice communication is over IP. I guess time and network infrastructure will tell. Still, the Nokia tablet is obviously already positioned to make this happen. K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Media Player Syncing (was Re: Adobe Media Player...)
On Wed, Apr 18, 2007 at 05:39:56PM -0400, Mike Lococo wrote: ... attempt to make an iTunes killer of sorts... It would be so nice to have a media app on IT and computer that synced like iTunes does. When I plug my 770 (or any USB-drive) into my computer with a recently-downloaded version of Winamp, Winamp asks if I want to manage media on it. Many apps can be used to sync file trees (that can contain media files). The tricky part is setting up playcount and metadata syncing. What iTunes/iPods do that's cool is: * Keep track of what you listen to and do cool stuff with it. Find your favorite albums, suggest artists that you haven't listened to recently that are similar to what you're listening to now, etc. While not open source, WinAmp does keep track of how much you listen to songs and such, and I'm sure this translates into what you put on the music player. Now, without corresponding software on the player (770), I suppose some of this data is worthless, however, if the computer is syncing a subset of your collection based upon your listening habits, the function is approximated, if only uni-directionally. I don't know enough about WinAmp's metadata, but with applications like it, Amarok, etc, I would think the ability is there to sync, say, an XML file or something, and it is the player on the mobile device that needs to be upgraded. I would like to see something like this available on the Internet Tablet. What would likely be best is an open-source project that aims to create an embedded player (that can be used by dedicated mp3 players) and a full application that could be installed on the tablet and ported to other systems. K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: OpenSSH and redpill
On Thu, Apr 19, 2007 at 02:19:32PM +0100, Alan Williamson wrote: It just gets better and better! Marius, thank you for the explanation (and link). Works a treat and i am now fully SSH enabled. I can't begin to tell you the world that this opens up for me. Agreed. First, it was SSH on my 770, and then it was a portable bluetooth keyboard. Those two things expanded my use of the tablet greatly. Then again, I seem to have turned it into a quite small dumb terminal :) enjoy, K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: First release of maemo port of Claws Mail
On Sat, Mar 17, 2007 at 03:26:02PM +0100, Zoran Kolic wrote: I have been waiting for a good client. You already have perfect mail client in repository, called mutt. Nothing against Claws. Has offlineimap and emacs been ported to maemo, as well? I've never liked vi, and if I cannot use mutt when I am not connected to the internet, I might as well just use the terminal to ssh to my server and run it from there (which is what i am doing at the moment). screen + mutt makes a great pair for the Internet Tablet, since you can break connection, but resume where you left off when you find another access point. K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Google Calendar and Other Things
On Fri, Mar 02, 2007 at 12:55:45PM +0200, Marius Gedminas wrote: On Thu, Mar 01, 2007 at 11:59:31AM -0500, Dr.Nicholas Shaw wrote: - A good password protection program. An excellent program for the Palm (not available on Windows) is Passwords Plus by DataViz. I use Password Safe. The Maemo port is not fully sane (e.g., when you add a new entry, you get a read-only view dialog first and have to press Could you point me to the password safe port? I use it on both windows and Linux. Although I find that the ports are not 100% compatible, it is still really useful, and would love to have it on my tablet, as well. thanks, Kevin -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Google Calendar and Other Things
On Fri, Mar 02, 2007 at 06:33:25PM +0200, Marius Gedminas wrote: Is there a sane GUI for Linux? Ubuntu only has command-line tools for reading pwsafe files. I may have to try the command line. The one I use is MyPasswordSafe, but it has not been updated in quite some time. http://www.semanticgap.com/myps/ I see from the psafe pages that there are some other versions out, I'll have to try them. The biggest ioncompatibility is that the Linux one is only in tree mode, and has no flat mode, which is a problem, since not all my passwords are categorized logically. Also, the usernames do not always appear on the entries, although the passwords are always there, and I can usually figure out the password. K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Bluetooth Keyboards
On Fri, Mar 02, 2007 at 11:53:23PM +0100, Magnus Larsson wrote: I use a SU-8W with my N770, and it's great - but it disconnects when I am not using it for a few minutes, and I have to reconnect by clicking on the bt-icon. Anyone got a way to make it stay connected longer, or make it auto-reconnect? I also use this keyboard and love it. I have not had the problem you describe. The keyboard does power itself off after a short time, which can be annoying. It also powers down just to start folding it. It /almost/ always reconnects by pressing the power button. Every once in a while, it does not, and I have to use the bluetooth icon that appeared by installing the drivers. When I turn on the keyboard, it usually just says device connected and that is that. I have noticed that if the screen has gone black and I turn the keyboard on without waking up the device, it will not be connected until I click on the Bluetooth icon. I always try to remember to interrupt the screen/power saver before I turn on the keyboard. K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Nokia Tablet Carrying Case
I've been meaning to mention this to the list. A couple months ago, I came across a Nintendo DS Switch N Carry case at Walmart. This is kind of a clamshell case with an elastic band on one side, and a sort of net on the other. My 770 fits like it was makde for this thing, and the Nokia keyboard fits perfectly on the other side. It also has a cool zip are where I have two spare batteries, and extra MMC cards. If the 800 is half an inch or less wider than its predecessor, I would expect it to fit just as well. It was only $10, but I think I got it on sale for like 7. :) It also has a litle dangly thing that contains a cloth for wiping down the screen, very handy. I found a pic of it for sale on eBay. (I am NOT the seller) http:�cgi.ebay.com/LN-Nintendo-DS-Switch-N-Carry-Case-Gameboy-Games-Slots_W0QQitemZ150092281093QQihZ005QQcategoryZ140087QQcmdZViewItem hope that helps someone out there, it has really made a great travel case for me to/from work or to just throw the thing in my carryon for the plane. Heh, speaking of planes, the TSA forces you to take out your laptop for separate scanning, has anyone ever handed their Tablet over and said here it is :) K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: N800 as a Business Productivity Tool
On Fri, Feb 16, 2007 at 05:09:11PM -0500, Acadia Secure Networks wrote: Navigating the router admin port www pages was a little extra work (scrolling of 2 levels nested windows) but with the N800 I was still able to perform the necessary configuration adjustments on I would think that installing the ssh client would make router configuration much easier. Of course, then you will likely need a keyboard, as well, but mine is as small as my 770. The ssh client would also cirumvent the problems associated with ActiveX, flash, Java, etc. As others have commented, the N800 mail client really needs improvement. It is nowhere year as useable useful as the Windows Mobile 5.0 (I call it Outlook-lite) client on my handset. For I have given up on the built-in mail client, using mutt on my home server 95% of the time. I only fire it up when I know I am going to be without connectivity for a while and have some mail to go through. Even then, I will likely scan with mutt first and get rid of a number of messages quickly. There needs to be a reader for Microsoft word .doc's, Excel .xls files, and Powerpoint .ppt files Perhaps a stripped down version of Openoffice would be a workable solution for this requirement. I have not tried, indeed, I am a bit afraid, to try the Google Docs spreadsheets for this function. It should be simple to forward a message with one of these docs to the appropriate import email address and then view via the browser; if it could handle it, and I worry that the 770 cannot. Maybe it or the 800 would handle it just fine. I need to check it out. Also, I believe gnumeric is available for maemo. I have also seen abiword, but cannot figure out how to install it. K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Nokia 770 will not power on after standby
I have had the following problem with my 770 for sometime now, but do not really understand the cause or how to avoid it. This is what I did last night: - Moderate use of my tablet for a few hours. - Left on with a wikipedia article in the browser for about four hours - I wanted to read the article later, so I flipped the cover around and went to bed. (batt indicator shows full) - about ten hours later, I pulled the cover off, and it did not come on - To restore the device, I have to take out the battery for a minute or so, replace it, plug in the device, and press the power button. - when the tablet comes back on, it is fully or 3/4 charged Has anyone else seen this or have any ideas? thanks, K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Nokia 770 will not power on after standby
On Sat, Feb 17, 2007 at 12:35:50PM -0500, Acadia Secure Networks wrote: I don't have any answers but I just yesterday I reported to this list a similar problem on the N800 requiring removal/re installation of the battery to unbrick the device. I read those posts and the behavior was definitely similar, but I thought that p[erhaps my problem was a bit more passive. Inother words, I did nothing other than place the cover on the device. Also, mine is a 770. I forgot to mention that it is the second to latest OS flash. I cannot remember the exact numbers. I hope something can be done about this, because the batttery trick is a relatively savvy maneuver. Most people I know would not be able to do this. If it were their iPod, for example, they would call it broken and take it to the Apple store. This behavior is one of the things that go through my mind, and a warning I give when I show off my 770 and recommending it to friends. K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: N800 as a Business Productivity Tool
On Sat, Feb 17, 2007 at 12:17:31PM -0500, Acadia Secure Networks wrote: many of the router and 802.11 access point products with which I work are designed around the assumption that the predominant, and, in most cases, the only method of effecting remote (i.e. via the TCP/IP stack as opposed to a serial port) management is via http Ahh, I made the mistake of thinking you meant something like a Cisco Catalyst of Juniper router, or managed switches. The IT does seem pretty ideal for quick and dirty management of those consumer-end devices you mention. In fact, I should try it next time I needto configure one! Regarding the mail client I believe Nokia has to fix this, and do so sooner as opposed to later. For business use, email is still the killer data app (somewhat to my surprise that it is still so after all these years) and for Nokia to have missed the opportunity Agreed. I went ahead and tried the Gmail Docs and spreadsheets, and it did not work: would not accept the browser version. I think that would be the ideal solution, since the IT will be hard-pressed to keep up with the data storage requirements of many users' e-mail usage. It could be done with large flash cards, but seems easier just to let Google handle all the data. Assuming you don't mind that they have it. I also tried to install Gnumeric, as I liked what I saw on my XUbuntu installationn. No dice, it just failed without an error. K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Nokia 770 will not power on after standby
On Sun, Feb 18, 2007 at 12:49:15AM +0200, Marius Gedminas wrote: My mother sometimes has problems turning on her 770. I hold the power button for a few seconds, release it, and it boots fine. There appears to be a trick to it: if you hold the power button too short, it won't come up; if you hold it too long, it won't power on either. Sometimes it seemed that I had to plug in a charger to get it to see the power button presses, and I usually attributed that to an empty battery. I will try this. When it happens, I have tried various times: short and long, but I will try just right next time :) There are times when the device works fine, but this happens with relatie frequency if I am not careful. Not a problem when I am near a power source, but a problem if I am travelling. thanks, K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
[maemo-users] VidConvert and WMV files
Has anyone experienced any problems converting WMV files using VidConvert? I converted three today and they came out looking great, but no sound on my 770 If not, does anyone know of any alternatives? Especially ones I could do using only my nokia? thanks, K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: [maemo-developers] Re: [maemo-users] 'Locking down' software installation
On Thu, Feb 15, 2007 at 08:25:41AM -0800, Andy Mulhearn wrote: On Thursday, February 15, 2007, at 04:12PM, Marius Vollmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am not sure if there will always be flash image for each version of the meta package, but there will always be reasonably recent flash images so that upgrading from one to the latest 'patch level' should not be daunting. My only concern would be getting into a Windows XP-like situation where you reinstall with XP SP1 becaude that's what came with your system and then have to install SP2 and 100+ hotfixes to get back to where you were. Nokia /could/ take a page from Microsoft's book and provide the ability to slipstream updates into a flash package. Of course, this would probably lose the 'official' moniker, but would be a cool option for a user to re-flash the particular revisions and apps he/she uses. I did this with SP2 for XP to lessen the time it takes to update. Of course, there's no SP3, so it is still an arduous process, but better... K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: [maemo-users] VidConvert and WMV files
On Thu, Feb 15, 2007 at 03:18:12PM -0500, Jonathan Greene wrote: I have yet to try it, but I ran across http://heywatch.com yesterday an it's has some slick features like RSS and FTP subs for your files... Thank you Jonathan, I can always count on yoiu to have some recently discovered and clever little app up your sleeve. Unfortunately, it looks like Heywatch wants the videos to come from one of a number of online sources. The ones I have are pretty esoteric training videos not on a Youtube site, rather on a university site. Although viewing when not online would be ideal, I am usually connected to the Internet with my 770 and streaming is an option. If only mplayer played wmv files... thanks, K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: [maemo-users] DropBear question
On Tue, Feb 13, 2007 at 11:57:28AM -0600, Paul Klapperich wrote: On 2/13/07, Simon Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not tried the shhd alternative (didn't install properly last time I tried) does anyone know if that behaves differently? I run sshd and that is active as soon as the device boots, as one would expect. I have run dropbear, though, and am pretty sure it behaved the same way. I don't remember ever having to open XTerm, but maybe I just already had it open and didn't notice... sshd definitely works, though. I just thought of something regarding battery life. I do not seem to get the same battery life in standby as others on this list. Would dropbear sshd cause the 770 to use more power than if it were not otherwise installed? thanks, K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
[maemo-users] Nokia Internet Tablet as Pennnetration Testing Device
Just saw this posted on Slashdot a bit aog: http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=19 Of course, they mis-characterize the 770 as a PDA, but the usage and development is interesting. Seems like a nice business to upsell the $350 Nokia tablet for $3000. K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: [maemo-users] Nokia Internet Tablet as Pennnetration Testing Device
On Thu, Feb 08, 2007 at 02:03:59PM -0500, Jonathan Greene wrote: agree this would make a cool utility with our tablets... pretty sure aircrack exists already Yup, I insstalled, those tools originally, but have not re-installeed since the last flash upgrade. Those kind of tools would be great on a bootable flash card. Anyway, I have mixed feelings about the Pen Test device. I think the price tag is high, but it sounds like they have put togeher a good product and if they provide good support as well, then people will definitely pay for convenience. I cannot off the top of my head think of its uses for law enforcement, but I am sure they exist. I do not agree with not making the device public. I know that there are more dangerous devices in the wild, so making this modded 770 slightly difficult to obtain does not protect anyone. My last thought is that any security admin worht his or her salt should be able to put something like this together without too much trouble. Where I see this company possibly making an interesting device is a version that is nearly the same but includes a dedicated processor for breaking encryption, like those old DES-busters a few years back. That would be interesting. Now I kind of want to see what I can put together on my 770 but I know i don't have the time. Hmm, I guess that's where their market it, huh? ;) K -- In Vino Veritas http://astroturfgarden.com signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
