Comments for Yet Another Linux Blog

Comment on The Palm Pre, Linux, and 4G by devnet

devnet — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:20:59 +0000

I’m not sure how it works with Ubuntu as I don’t use it…but I assume it works just fine…good luck!

Comment on The Palm Pre, Linux, and 4G by Law

Law — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:57:11 +0000

I have the G1 and have to say after a year of use the keyboards about to fall off and I’ve only hit 3g once or twice. I love the browser but it’s slow most of the time and the app store really hasn’t improved. I’m a linux enthusiast but I have to work on windows (so sad) and didn’t know that the Palm Pre worked so good with Linux. Does it work well with Ubuntu?

Comment on Overheard at the Water Cooler by Mike

Mike — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:53:10 +0000

Couldn’t someone simply set up a Windows VPN server, ask them to connect to that, and then when it fails use that as evidence that their own network is the problem?

Comment on The Palm Pre, Linux, and 4G by ian

ian — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:00:03 +0000

Hi There

This is really encouraging for me. I’m currently tied into a contract in the UK with an iPhone, I love the iPhone apart from one element – having to have iTunes to sync music/photos etc. – which to be honest is a big negative for Linux users

I use Linux on laptop (Ubuntu) and server (Fedora via vortexbox) so I currently have a VM slice on my laptop purely for running iTunes, its slow and a pain to do the simple task of transferring my new albums onto the iPhone.

The Palm pre looks ideal for me and it launchs in the UK in Dec which is close to my contract renewal and also on the same network as I’m currently on, so its good to see the positive experience you have had.

How have you found the other functionality on the phone ?

Ian

Comment on A Little About Ubuntu by RandomRandydotcom

RandomRandydotcom — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:13:49 +0000

I think he is referring to the popularity / stardom of Ubuntu.. like, go to distrowatch.com and see the Ranking.. It’s all Ubuntu. I do agree with this post 100%. This is a very thorough review that clearly explains all variables.. It explain the emotion of the choices of a distro.. which is where our choice comes from, whether you like it or not.

On my site, RandomRandy.com.. it’s funny because I did a write up on PCLinux OS twice about the features a friendliness of this Distro and about how it has helped my beginner computing-using parents. Anyway, this article has helped me to back up my reason for recommending friends, family to using a great Distro that is easy to use for all.

Cheers,

RandomRandy.

Comment on A Little About Ubuntu by Allan

Allan — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:48:28 +0000

Whatever distribution your version of linux came from, it’s all the same thing — GNU/linux.

I never tried ubuntu, but I did get hooked on MEPIS, like you. I like KDE a lot. But I also installed Gnumeric, the awesome mathematical spreadsheet program. It’s a GNOME application. But I use it under KDE many times every day with no problems.

Using GNU/linux encourages competition. You can try different programs until you find the one you like best. And the fact that all the programs are free – well, you can’t beat that.

Comment on The Palm Pre, Linux, and 4G by devnet

devnet — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:58:29 +0000

You’d be suprised…I’ve had phones with t-mobile and Verizon and neither one of them allowed me the option to connect as a USB device….they wanted to control what music I put on my phone and how.

I had to unlock them before they were any value at all.

Comment on The Palm Pre, Linux, and 4G by rowi

rowi — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:00:44 +0000

actually most modern Phones (not only smartphones) show themselves as USB mass storage device when connected with a data cable. It’s just this Apple thingy which needs everything special. (Haven’t tried BB, though)

Comment on The Palm Pre, Linux, and 4G by Palm Pre For Linux Users | dv8-designs

Palm Pre For Linux Users | dv8-designs — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:42:07 +0000

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Comment on The Palm Pre, Linux, and 4G by Palm Pre For Linux Users ~ Linux Fanatics

Palm Pre For Linux Users ~ Linux Fanatics — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:02:38 +0000

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