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7 total messages Started by maus Sat, 09 Jun 2018 06:46
gemini
#623907
Author: maus
Date: Sat, 09 Jun 2018 06:46
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I wrote a while ago about sending for a Gemini, well it arrived this
week. Really a upgraded zaurus, without the zaurus programs. So far I
have got it to startup in English (rather than Japanese).
Instructions?.. only wimps need instructions (about 10 small pages.)



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Re: gemini
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Author: RS Wood
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2018 01:26
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On 2018-06-09, maus <ma...@mail.com> wrote:
>
> I wrote a while ago about sending for a Gemini, well it arrived this
> week. Really a upgraded zaurus, without the zaurus programs. So far I
> have got it to startup in English (rather than Japanese).
> Instructions?.. only wimps need instructions (about 10 small pages.)

Wow!  I for one am waiting with bated breath.  Keep the updates coming.  I
am really interested in the device!
Re: gemini
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Author: Andy Burns
Date: Sun, 08 Jul 2018 15:04
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maus wrote:

> I wrote a while ago about sending for a Gemini, well it arrived this
> week. 

For everyone else, a review here ...

<https://youtu.be/8eL-kFeJ6M8?t=17s>
Re: gemini
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Author: RS Wood
Date: Mon, 09 Jul 2018 02:06
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On 2018-07-08, Andy Burns <use...@andyburns.uk> wrote:
> maus wrote:
>
>> I wrote a while ago about sending for a Gemini, well it arrived this
>> week. 
>
> For everyone else, a review here ...
>
><https://youtu.be/8eL-kFeJ6M8?t=17s>

There's a post on the Register this week as well:  http://theregister.co.uk
Seems they quite like the Agenda bit.
Re: gemini
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Author: Andy Burns
Date: Mon, 09 Jul 2018 10:59
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Huge wrote:

> I was initially very keen, but I want a Linux box, not an
> Android one.

AFAIK you get to choose

<http://support.planetcom.co.uk/index.php/Linux_Flashing_Guide>
Re: gemini
#623912
Author: ma...
Date: Mon, 09 Jul 2018 15:32
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On 2018-07-09, Andy Burns <use...@andyburns.uk> wrote:
> Huge wrote:
>
>> I was initially very keen, but I want a Linux box, not an
>> Android one.
>
> AFAIK you get to choose
>
><http://support.planetcom.co.uk/index.php/Linux_Flashing_Guide>

Somewhat clumsily, I think it involves rooting. 


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greymaus.ireland.ie
Will Rant for Food.
Re: gemini
#623913
Author: Rob Morley
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 13:24
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On 9 Jun 2018 06:46:27 GMT
maus <ma...@mail.com> wrote:

> I wrote a while ago about sending for a Gemini, well it arrived this
> week. Really a upgraded zaurus, without the zaurus programs. So far I
> have got it to startup in English (rather than Japanese).
> Instructions?.. only wimps need instructions (about 10 small pages.)
> 
 
Ooh, Debian in my pocket ... but £600 ????
It almost inspires me to dig out that Psion from my pile of obsolete
computer bits.
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