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Forum: News 2007-02-06, 19:05
Replies: 32
Views: 14,596
Posted By beowabbit
Re: A maemo-ized UMPC

Good point.



Yeah. If I had the time to put in to it, I'd look into getting an NFS server on the PMA430 and an NFS client on the 770, so I could basically do that. No reason it wouldn't work,...
Forum: News 2007-02-06, 00:01
Replies: 32
Views: 14,596
Posted By beowabbit
Re: A maemo-ized UMPC

I currently have a 770 and an Archos PMA400 (QPE-based pocket PVR and PDA with a 30Gb hard drive), and I find that combination very frustrating, because each of them independently is almost the...
Forum: OS2007 / Maemo 3 / Bora 2007-01-08, 22:31
Replies: 55
Views: 21,990
Posted By beowabbit
Re: Ask Nokia

I strongly suspect that there will be a future release of something very much like OS 2007 (modulo flash-size limitations) for the N770. Even if Nokia were planning that all along (which I hope they...
Forum: Upgrading 2006-12-21, 19:43
Replies: 12
Views: 3,429
Posted By beowabbit
I upgraded because Bluetooth keyboard support...

I upgraded because Bluetooth keyboard support (via the Bluetooth plugin) didn't work with 2.0 (the original 2006 OS release). In addition to being able to use my Bluetooth keyboard again, I've found...
Forum: Applications 2006-12-16, 21:20
Replies: 16
Views: 3,406
Posted By beowabbit
Zoom with the -/+ rocker on top of the 770 (the...

Zoom with the -/+ rocker on top of the 770 (the same way you zoom in the web browser).
Forum: Applications 2006-12-16, 21:11
Replies: 2
Views: 3,743
Posted By beowabbit
They are stored using GConf, which on a desktop...

They are stored using GConf, which on a desktop system lets you merge configuration parameters from multiple sources. The "correct" way of deleting settings stored in GConf is with the command-line...
Forum: Applications 2006-12-16, 20:56
Replies: 16
Views: 3,406
Posted By beowabbit
I just tried it, and I was able to delete maps. ...

I just tried it, and I was able to delete maps. I went to "Maps > Manage Maps...", selected "Delete Maps", checked the Zoom tab and the Area tab to make sure they corresponded to what I saw on the...
Forum: Applications 2006-12-16, 20:44
Replies: 16
Views: 3,406
Posted By beowabbit
You use the hardware +/- rocker on the top of the...

You use the hardware +/- rocker on the top of the Nokia.
Forum: Applications 2006-12-16, 20:42
Replies: 16
Views: 3,406
Posted By beowabbit
When he says "a browser" I have no idea whether...

When he says "a browser" I have no idea whether he means Mapper's browser or Firefox. So I configured the URL in both ways: just as listed, and with the %d.[/QUOTE]He means Firefox -- Maemo Mapper...
Forum: Applications 2006-12-16, 17:21
Replies: 16
Views: 3,406
Posted By beowabbit
The URL I have configured in "Maps > Manage...

The URL I have configured in "Maps > Manage Repositories..." (for maps; I've also got a repository configured for satellite photos) is "http://mt.google.com/mt?n=404&v=w2.29&x=%d&y=%d&zoom=%d" -- it...
Forum: Applications 2006-12-16, 03:38
Replies: 17
Views: 7,269
Posted By beowabbit
Thanks so much for porting this! I'd been...

Thanks so much for porting this! I'd been lamenting the lack of some kind of sky map for the N770's gorgeous screen, and it's almost as if you read my mind. :-)
Forum: Applications 2006-12-16, 02:56
Replies: 16
Views: 3,406
Posted By beowabbit
Well, assuming you have net and have the right...

Well, assuming you have net and have the right URLs in place, one way to get maps on the thing is to (1) zoom all the way out to level 15, (2) choose "Maps > Auto-Download", and drag-scroll around...
Forum: Troubleshooting 2006-08-31, 03:00
Replies: 0
Views: 1,312
Posted By beowabbit
Where can I get dpkgs for apps included in IS2006?

A couple weeks ago my 770 panicked and rebooted while I was using Opera. Since then, Opera will start up perfectly, but as soon as I scroll the Opera window, it will crash. (Just Opera, not the...
Forum: Buy & Sell 2006-08-22, 16:02
Replies: 21
Views: 7,969
Posted By beowabbit
I tried it and it seemed to work fine (after...

I tried it and it seemed to work fine (after upgrading the kernel). I didn't do any sort of exhaustive memory test to make sure the new swap was actually being written to, though.
Forum: Buy & Sell 2006-08-22, 03:39
Replies: 21
Views: 7,969
Posted By beowabbit
See my reply to ZoraTheExplora above.

See my reply to ZoraTheExplora above.
Forum: Buy & Sell 2006-08-22, 03:38
Replies: 21
Views: 7,969
Posted By beowabbit
I had to poke around a bit to find instructions...

I had to poke around a bit to find instructions after getting my 2Gb card. I found instructions at http://maemo.org/maemowiki/HowTo_Support2gbmmc and followed them to install the kernel image I got...
Forum: Accessories 2006-06-16, 15:42
Replies: 8
Views: 3,377
Posted By beowabbit
I have an i.Trek M5 which I got for about $70,...

I have an i.Trek M5 which I got for about $70, and it works swimmingly well with Maemo Mapper. (I needed to pair it to my Mac to find the MAC address of the GPS in order to pair it by hand with...
Forum: Nokia 770 2006-06-16, 15:34
Replies: 128
Views: 55,929
Posted By beowabbit
Fascinating. I love the screen. I was going to...

Fascinating. I love the screen. I was going to wonder if Nokia switched LCD suppliers, but I took mine out, and sure enough, I think I see what you mean -- the screen background is a little...
Forum: Nokia 770 2006-03-01, 19:08
Replies: 128
Views: 55,929
Posted By beowabbit
Drag up on the semicolon instead of just tapping,...

Drag up on the semicolon instead of just tapping, and you don't have to hit
shift first. (I.e., put your stylus on the semicolon, drag upwards a bit -- it's fine to leave the key as you do this --...
Forum: Nokia 770 2006-03-01, 19:04
Replies: 128
Views: 55,929
Posted By beowabbit
That doesn't seem to be true; at least, there's a...

That doesn't seem to be true; at least, there's a UI for entering an IP address. Connection manager > Connection manager > Tools > Connectivity settings > Connections. Then Edit the connection you...
Forum: Troubleshooting 2006-03-01, 18:39
Replies: 3
Views: 2,083
Posted By beowabbit
Well, I reinstalled that firmware image; it was...

Well, I reinstalled that firmware image; it was actually what my N770 shipped with.

Interestingly, although I am absolutely certain my device shipped with 3.2005.51-13, it's been less flaky since...
Forum: Troubleshooting 2006-02-28, 19:14
Replies: 3
Views: 2,083
Posted By beowabbit
Just thought I'd mention that I was able to add...

Just thought I'd mention that I was able to add new network connections after reflashing the device. I still don't know what might have cause the problem in the first place. It sort of feels like...
Forum: Troubleshooting 2006-02-23, 14:14
Replies: 3
Views: 2,083
Posted By beowabbit
Unhappy Can't connect to AP; now can't add connections, either

I got my 770 yesterday, and spent all evening setting it up and playing with it. I successfully configured it to use wireless net at work and at home, and was using it on wireless (and switching...
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