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Epoc Digest Tue, 20 May 2003 Volume 01 : Number 256
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In today's Epoc Digest 29 messages:
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--- PlBeam
- Route Planner
- Re: Invaders (4 Kevin)
- TubeRoute, Telnet pop X port110,
- Coonverting Pictures (was TubeRoute)
- SMTP Authenication
- Malaybook OPL Toolbar Battery Indicator Fix
- new "netBook Pro"
- Jornada
- Wanted: WINS versions of MBMView or Navigator
- Voyager VGA Card
- C750 and C760 announced
- Re: Route Planner Millennium GPS problem
- Re: Dixons out of the loop
- Re: vCal Problems
- Re: Photography on Pcs - OT
- Re: Problems using R5 files on Nokia 9210
- Re: Email problem
- Usage of EPOC machine
- Re: von Cube SMTP proxy, rippling netBook screens
- Re: Psion Wap Browser & GPRS
- DELE msg"#" in Telnet,
- RE: Right to own a Copy
- Re: Accented characters on the Mako / Revo
- What camera? OT
- Re: PCMCIA Flash drives.
- Re: Route Planner Millennium GPS problem
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Date: 20 May 2003
From: Epoc Digest Team
Subject:
Hi Ketil,
may be you can read this message out of digest.
Since 25/04/03 your server are returning the digests back. Now we unsubscribed your address.
Best Regards
Rolf Vonau
The Epoc Digest Team
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Date: 20 May 2003
From: Epoc Digest Team
Subject:
Hi Alessandro,
may be you can read this message out of digest.
Since 28/04/03 your server are returning the digests back. Now we unsubscribed your address.
Best Regards
Rolf Vonau
The Epoc Digest Team
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Date: 19 May 2003 08:35:00 +0100
From: Mike Woodward
Subject: PlBeam
Reply to Kevin Thorne
<Files that don't require conversion such as MBM & JPEG images can be beamed
directly between the Psion & Nokia if you install the PLbeam software on the
Psion, the Nokia places these files in the 'In' box.>
<Where can I find "PLbeam"? It sounds just what I'm looking for.>
I have an old version of PLbeam (version 1.30F dated 2001), the current
version can be downloaded via http://psiloc.com/psion/eng/plbeam/index.html.
Thanks for the information on the Nokia 9210, I can now connect to the
Internet from my Netbook via the 9210.
Mike Woodward
Doncaster
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Date: 19 May 2003 08:56:00 +0100
From: Steve Litchfield
Subject: Route Planner
No, you're not missing anything, the maps in Route Planner are notoriously innacurate. 100m off sounds about right. Shame, as the CityMaps ones are really good. ____________________________________________________________________
Steve Litchfield, 3-Lib, http://3lib.ukonline.co.uk/
For Psion/Symbian and Palm OS, with computer-based training on CD
Also PocketInfo, for useful files - http://3lib.ukonline.co.uk/pocketinfo Journalism: sub-editor and/or senior contributor to:
Palmtop User - http://www.palmtop.co.uk/
PDA Essentials - http://www.paragon.co.uk/mags/pdaessentials.html
PC Basics - http://www.paragon.co.uk/mags/pcbasics.html
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Date: 19 May 2003 12:07:27 +0100
From: Jack
Subject: Re: Invaders (4 Kevin)
To Kevin Thorne Subject: old game
....>>>Is there anywhere I can get good old Space Invaders for the S7? Even better, is this also available somewhere for the Nokia Communicator?<<<
RE
At Martin psience5.net site (might even be colo(u)ris(z)ed ;-)
but no Communicator version I'm afraid.
Jack
"It's life, Jim, but not as we know it"
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Date: 19 May 2003 13:47:55 +0100
From: Itamar Engelsman
Subject: TubeRoute, Telnet pop X port110,
Answer to: Chris S Handley
Re.: TubeRoute - Thanks for taking the effort to write the program, and amazing you did not find the digest earlier ... <BG>. I quite like your program although I found the same problem as Rolf, living in Golders Green on the Northern Line that splits up in 2 at Euston Station. If you would find a solution to this problem, it would certainly have my interest. Don't conclude anything by a lack of reports, the majority of users will download a program, use it and never contact the writer.
Answer to: Jack
Re. Telnet pop X port110 - Aaaahhhh, I already wrote you a message asking why I did not get any reaction from the program <G>. Now it works indeed. Thanks.
Best regards,
Itamar Engelsman
London, UK
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Date: 19 May 2003 14:05:00 +0100
From: Colin Messer
Subject: Coonverting Pictures (was TubeRoute)
Martin Guthrie wrote:
> Reply to Colin Messer
>>Incidentally I always use BMCONV.EXE to convert pictures.
>>Is using nConvert or MBMView a better option?
<<<<
>I've never found a situation where nConvert was a better option than
> MBMView. MBMView is often more convenient than BMCONV.EXE
> but the latter always gives better results. I'd recommend looking at
> Kevin Millican's tips on easy integration with Windows
> (http://www.millican.info/Home/EPOCpic.htm). It describes techniques
> for use with Win'95 but these are easily adapted for Win 2000/XP.
Thank you Martin, I'll have a look at Kevin's site and for now, stick with BMCONV.EXE for converting pictures.
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Colin Messer
Twickenham
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Date: 19 May 2003 15:56:37 +0100
From: "Marcus von Cube"
Subject: SMTP Authenication
Hi,
I just uploaded a first version of SmtpAuth to http://www.mvcsys.de/doc/SmtpAuth.html. This Java program can add the neccessary handshake between EPOC mail and SMTP servers
requiring authentication with userid and password. I tried with smtp.1und1.com and I was able to send mail from my netBook :-)
Any feedback welcome!
Marcus
http://www.mvcsys.de
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Date: 19 May 2003 16:03:42 +0100
From: Andrew Gregory
Subject: Malaybook OPL Toolbar Battery Indicator Fix
Hello to fellow "Malaybook" users!
Shortly after I got my "Malaybook", I noticed the battery indicator on the toolbar of all the OPL just looked wrong. The fix requires a replacement Toolbar.opo, but as almost all OPL apps explicitly use the OPO on the Z: drive (ROM), all those apps need patching. I initially used Neuons HexEditor, but that quickly became a drag, so I wrote a small app to do it automatically. Full details on the webpage:
<URL:http://www.scsoftware.com.au/family/andrew/epoc/myprogs/tbpatcher.shtml>
Cheers,
--
Andrew Gregory,
<URL:http://www.scsoftware.com.au/family/andrew/>
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Date: 19 May 2003 17:13:27 +0100
From: Edward Hasbrouck
Subject: new "netBook Pro"
Working prototype spotted at Psion stand at trade show, and described in this thread in the PsionPlace.com foum:
http://www.pdastreet.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=18259
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Edward Hasbhttp://hasbrouck.org/netbook
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Date: 19 May 2003 17:35:33 +0100
From: Ashley Burrows
Subject: Jornada
Hi all, I have just been given a Nokia Card II thingeywhatsit
As I am totally used to a one appliance environment now, with my Nokia 9210, but with the Nokia Card have be looking at slightly bigger units Series 7 or a Jornada 680, 690, 720, both seem to be about the same price on Ebay. which would still allow only one item in the hand. It has a built in modem for quicker home use, Has anyone on the list any experience with one of these beasts,, mail me off lif you feel it is to OT
Best wishes
Ashley
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Date: 19 May 2003 19:58:45 +0100
From: Chris S Handley
Subject: Wanted: WINS versions of MBMView or Navigator
I'm hoping that someone might have a WINS (Epoc emulator) version of MBMView or Navigator.
I have already registered these ages ago, but now their developers are not contactable.
They were only released for real EPOC devices, but they were likely developed using the emulator, so I am hoping someone might have gotten a special WINS version.
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Chris Handley
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Date: 19 May 2003 20:48:42 +0100
From: Andy Hayes
Subject: Voyager VGA Card
Hi all
Just found a Voyager VGA card in my clearing out of a cupboard. The card and cable allow you to plug a netBook into a monitor. Refresh rate is slow, but it is great for demos. Don't know if it works on a 7. I think that I have thrown the driver disk away in error ... oops! Should be downloadable from Colorgraphic's website.
Posted to a UK (only) address for a total of £20. Must be a bargain surely? Don't ring, just text me on 0795 118 7 228.
Powerbase and Navigator still available at £20 each.
Thanks
Andy Hayes
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Date: 19 May 2003 20:52:53 +0100
From: J
Subject: C750 and C760 announced
Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 22:44:42 -0700
From: Shawn Gordon Subject:
[Tkc] C750 and C760 announced
http://www.sharp.co.jp/corporate/news/030516.html
it's in japanese, but despite repeated, and recent protestations by Sharp US, Sharp Japan just announced these two units today for availability
sometime next month I believe. As I understand it the C750 is a C700 with
the PXA255 chip (which is the fixed version of the PXA250 that Sharp used
in the C700). The C760 is the same but with double the memory (128mb RAM).
I predicted this would happen 5 months ago, which was why I advised against
getting a C700 at the time.
I hope I can get one of these to test out soon because it should be smoking fast.
Regards
Shawn Gordon
President
theKompany
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Date: 19 May 2003 21:33:03 +0100
From: Rolf Brunsting
Subject: Re: Route Planner Millennium GPS problem
Dear Andrew,
<< Route Planner however, when I switch on, the position indicator is always about 100m off my true known position & there appears to be no means of adjusting/calibrating this, as there is with Streetplanner >>
There is a calibration function : Menu -> Map -> Set preferences -> GPS -> Calibrate button.
However, what you should keep in mind is that Route Planner maps aren't as accurate, position wise, as Street Planner maps for space saving reasons. When the maps would store each and every twist and turn they would become much too big to for comfort. The Route Planner map for the UK, for example, would have to be split into segments similar to the segmentation of Street Planner's maps. This is the reason why roads in Route Planner are simplified and represented by a number of straight lines. Result is that the position indicator, which shows your true location, can be off the road you're travelling on.
--
Kind Regards,
Rolf Brunsting - Darp - Netherlands
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Date: 19 May 2003 21:33:11 +0100
From: Rolf Brunsting
Subject: Re: Dixons out of the loop
Dear Dan,
<< The pimply teen behind the counter looked at me as if i had come from outer space rather than out of the country and told me they went bankrupt afew years ago. I showed him the stock quote in the FT and he told me it was a different company. Any Psion execs reading this? Is Dixons no longer sellling the Psion line or is there some truth to the kids statement? >>
The problem with Dixons' sales staff is that:
a) Dixons don't train them very well,
b) Staff tend not to have sufficient interest in their jobs to get to know what's happening in the market by self-study,
c) They don't stay on the job long enough,
and,
d) They're of an age in which they're afraid to say "I don't know", feel that they have to give you an answer and come up with something like "They went bankrupt".
Situation is that Psion has moved out of the consumer market, meaning that it no longer supplies handheld computers, modems, network cards and USB equipment. Psion is currently active in:
1) Handheld computers for the industrial and vertical application markets,
2) Software development for wireless information devices,
and,
3) Its holding in Symbian Ltd.
As none of these three activities have anything to do with the consumer market it's clear why Dixons no longer has Psion equipment on stock.
--
Kind Regards,
Rolf Brunsting - Darp - Netherlands
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Date: 19 May 2003 21:33:21 +0100
From: Rolf Brunsting
Subject: Re: vCal Problems
Dear Jim,
<< I hesitated recommending vCal because I can't get it to work on my 5mx ... I can't get AgnDump to work either ... >>
High chance there's a corruption in your Agenda file which can be solved by creating a new file and merging the existing file in it.
--
Kind Regards,
Rolf Brunsting - Darp - Netherlands
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Date: 19 May 2003 21:33:30 +0100
From: Rolf Brunsting
Subject: Re: Photography on Pcs - OT
Dear Alan,
<< I have been given some scanned historical photo image files. They are much too large (17Mb) and should have been scanned at a smaller size as the resolution of the originals is low. Can PC editing programs produce a smaller file that would be as good as rescanning at a smaller size? >>
I don't think this one needs to be answered off-list as the answer is a very short one : Yes. When the originals were taken from a newspaper or magazine the individual ink dots will be visible when scanned at a high resolution. The solution is to use a de-screening filter followed by resampling the file to a lower resolution. Some experimentation will be required to get optimum results.
--
Kind Regards,
Rolf Brunsting - Darp - Netherlands
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Date: 19 May 2003 21:33:38 +0100
From: Rolf Brunsting
Subject: Re: Problems using R5 files on Nokia 9210
Dear Arjen,
<< ... as I had bought extended warranty, I expected it to be repaired. But Ericsson doesn't repair MC218's anymore and the retailer simply gave me my money back (which I think is good service btw) >>
Which is normal service. The retailer has an extended warranty agreement with you but can't honour the agreement because it doesn't know where to get your MC218 repaired. When that's the situation the retailer has no other options than to propose a refund or to give you a discount on the purchase price of a new PDA.
<< One very big minor point is that afaik Symbian did not spend any time on creating software to upgrade from R5 to R6 >>
I'm afraid this is based on a common misconception about the position of Symbian Ltd. What Symbian does is to supply software components to its partners and licensees. However, Symbian doesn't dictate the way Microsoft dictates what its PocketPC licensees can and can't do regarding hardware and software specifications. Symbian's partners and licensees have the freedom to decide on the type of devices they develop and which of the Symbian supplied software components they use for them. This means that each Symbian partner or licensee will make its own mind up about the support of 'foreign' file types.
It's therefore not a given that one Symbian partner (Nokia) will support (all of) the file types used by another Symbian partner (Psion) because this depends on user and market demands. I'm afraid that it's much more important for Nokia to support (say) Microsoft Word files than to support EPOC Release 5 Word files. Specially when you consider that EPOC Release 5 file support will only be used once in most cases. That is, when somebody switches from a Revo, Series 5mx or MC218 to a Nokia 9210 and wants to get his/her existing files on the 9210. To which I'd like to add that there are more PalmOS based PDAs 'out there' than there are EPOC Release 5 based devices. The demand for PalmOS support could thus be much higher.
Note that you already have the tools to convert most of your EPOC Release 5 files. You have EPOC Connect as supplied with the MC218 and the PC Suite that's supplied with the Nokia 9210. Nokia's PC Suite allows you to get a number of file types on the 9210 you're able to create using EPOC Connect's synchronisation and file conversion options.
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Kind Regards,
Rolf Brunsting - Darp - Netherlands
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Date: 19 May 2003 21:51:20 +0100
From: Kevin Collins
Subject: Re: Email problem
Hi folks..
Itamar wrote (> ):
> Today I had the problem again and
> solved it by entering the mailbox via the PC and > deleting the offending email(s).
> However, if I would be traveling, using my Psion > exclusively for emailing, I would not be able to do > this.
Hi Itamar, this frequently happens to me using my Psion, and I simply open Opera and go to www.mail2web.com and delete the offending email (which more often than not doesn't have a header, which is why the Email app will not open it in my experience)...and, on the move, via GPRS, this is not a costly exercise. I really don't know much about Freeserve, but mail2web opens most servers...Hope this helps.
--
Regards,
Kevin [Cork, Ireland]
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Date: 19 May 2003 21:51:26 +0100
From: Kevin Collins
Subject: Usage of EPOC machine
Hi folks...
To Itamar:
Subject: Usage of EPOC machine
<I have a new question for you all. Who uses his EPOC machine exclusively as their man computer without other computer equipment besides it ? And what do you use it for and which programs ?>
Well, Itamar, while I cannot say *exclusively*, I can say that I am an almost 99% EPOC user. I use PC for backup of my machines and, like you, for photography, plus a little music (eg converting some of my CD tracks into MP3 files to play when out and about), but for power usage, EPOC always.
My S7 or 5mx is constantly open on my desk, where it's attached to a Pegasus 56k modem. ALL my work emails are received and sent this way, and when online I frequently do internet banking via Opera, or check some favourite sites. On the move I generally use a Revo via GPRS for email, using copy - rather than move - to inbox, so that I can save later to S7... Also, all my financial matters are recorded simply and perfectly via Palmtop Money, which I have to regard probably even higher than Email as the finest Psion app. (I used the excellent RMRBank for a while prior to Money, but frankly there is no comparison IMHO... I now use the former simply for its Fuel module). After that, TomeRaider is used a lot: my wife and I like crosswords, and I have - inter alia - the OED and a large Encyclopaedia (Hutchinson's I think) in E Drive (not that I have to refer to them, she does <BG>). After that, I save everything important to me, eg passwords and registration codes etc., to SafePlace (which I keep on C but back up to D via BackUp), and last but not least RMRZip is the program to have for those who like to download... Oh, and yes, I drive in France most summers, for which Route Planner is almost indispensible (using 5mx for portability and readibility). ...So there you nearly have it, save for a mention of WordBox, a freeware word game which is quite competitive and great fun...
Regards,
Kevin [Cork, Ireland]
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Date: 19 May 2003 21:55:31 +0100
From: Christopher Holly
Subject: Re: von Cube SMTP proxy, rippling netBook screens
>The EpocUtil framework and a first application, SmtpAuth (SMTP Authenticating Proxy) will be available soon!<
Marcus, thank you for coming up with a way to authenticate the standard Psion email program. I am finding things I like about XJMail, but I think it is too much for my wife to grapple with amidst all the other technology issues (I wonder if there is not some kind of genetic trait that places one somewhere along the continuum of technology adeptness. Some of my best friends, wife included, have the darnedest time with computers and their ilk!)
>I returned my David Lowe netbook because it had a "ripply" point in the middle of the screen; the replacement has this is as well, but to a much lesser degree. Whether this is systematic problem.... <
My Malay netBooks all have ripply points in their screens (reminds me of some kind Star Trek effect). However, these only occur when I press on the back of the screen, e.g., when opening the netBook. I haven't tried poking the back of my Dell laptop (little used because I enjoy my 5mx much more), but I assume it would do the same if I poked hard enough.
By the way, does anyone think they have developed the best way to open a netBook or 7? Maybe it's just me, but it seems so awkward, esp. compared to the 5mx.. . . .
Chris Holly
Bloomington, IN USA
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Date: 19 May 2003 22:45:28 +0100
From: Kevin Collins
Subject: Re: Psion Wap Browser & GPRS
Hi again, folks...
Mike McConnell wrote (in reply to "This doesn't mean that Psion's WAP browser won't work via a GPRS connection"):
> As I have yet to find anyone who has managed to achieve
> this, can you give any suggestions as to how this needs
> to be configured?
Hi Mike,
I have a 6310i and S7/5mx/Revo, and have no problem using the WAP browser (with all three) via GPRS. Actually, naively, I assumed that everyone was achieving this :-)
Basically, I have my settings from your own good website (for which thanks!), and just use the same settings as I would for email or internet. On my phone I have my Psion setting; in the relevant Profile in the WAP browser I use Internet Service: GPRS, Modem GPRS, same as usual when going online. I generally use gateway address 193.113.200.195. I've just tried now, and have had no problem. My server is o2 (Ireland)...maybe ahead of its time? :-) If I can elaborate more, please feel free to ask...
--
Regards,
Kevin [Cork, Ireland]
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Date: 19 May 2003 23:13:23 +0100
From: Itamar Engelsman
Subject: DELE msg"#" in Telnet,
Answer to: Jack
Re.: DELE msg"#" in Telnet - Jack, this command does not work for me, it gives all kinds of errors. Can you pls check and reconfirm it ? Also, what would be the command to read a message via Telnet ?
Best regards,
Itamar Engelsman
London, UK
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Date: 19 May 2003 23:19:01 +0100
From: David Steer \(Plus\)
Subject: RE: Right to own a Copy
Date: 18 May 2003 22:39:30 +0100
From: Philip S. Adkins Potter Subject: Right to own a Copy (for Rolf)
Philip,
I have to say that, as a software author, I agree with what you say. My only issue is proving that the licence was transferred and that the original owner is not still using the software. My software is issues UID independent because of that. I would be interested in what other developers feel.
Regards
David
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Date: 19 May 2003 23:44:47 +0100
From: Owen H. Morgan
Subject: Re: Accented characters on the Mako / Revo
Howdy!
Ulrich wrote (> ):
> If you are using Macro5 like most of us, it is not
> necessary to install a new app for this: Macro5
> can give you 'translations' for keypresses as
> well. Select 'Tools, Hotkeys, Userdefined,'
> proceed with 'Keystroke'.
> Since years I put the often used '-' sign to the
> rarely used # key (instead of Fn+L) on my 218 and
> vice versa.
I'm not sure why everyone is suggesting alternative means of redefining my keyboard after I said I use Alexander Zavorine's _excellent_ Key Mapper. The word "excellent" would sort of imply that I'm happy with it... It's freeware too. (www.zavorine.com)
Key Mapper installs as an integral part of the OS and once you've run the Key Mapper icon on the extras bar and typed Ctrl+Menu to select your redefined keyboard, it stays in effect until the next soft reset even if all applications (including Macro5) are closed. The way I've set it on my Mako, it puts æ, ø and å on Fn+j, k and l.
Anyway, I don't use Macro 5. I use Merlin as my macro and file launcher because I prefer the user interface with application- and file-specific toolbars. (And I've paid for Merlin, so I might as well use it... :o) There is scope for improvement in Merlin too of course. The one thing I miss is keyboard shortcuts to the menus on my toolbars, which would make it more like Macro5 in use...
On the S5 type machines, I prefer the MC218 layout to the S5mx one, so when I bought a 5mx to replace my broken MC218, I moved the keys over from the MC218 keyboard and used Key Mapper to redefine it to match the MC218 keys. The only thing I couldn't figure out how to change is that the 5mx has the contrast setting on Fn+m and ? while those keys are used for ";" and ":" on the mx. I ended up putting ";" and ":" on Fn+h and j (which are used for the contrast setting on the MC218.) Does anyone know whether the keyboard definitions are built into the keyboard itself or the OS?
Owen
Thought for the day:
I know about the early bird and the worm, but what would I want with a worm? - Owen
--
53°27.22'N 6°09.05'W
Malahide, Ireland
Owen H. Morgan, Yacht "Naomi J.", LD-9311
c/o Idrettsveien 6, 3188 HORTEN, Norway
Phone and SMS:
In Ireland: +353 (0)87 7474173
In Norway: +47 92053097
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Date: 19 May 2003 23:45:23 +0100
From: Owen H. Morgan
Subject: What camera? OT
Hi
My Nikon Coolpix 950 recently fell on the ground. When I switch it on now it rattles and then comes up with "System Error". I expect the lens assembly has been damaged and the repair price will probably be prohibitive. (Anyone know of a good repair facility for digital cameras? Something similar to POS?)
My budget doesn't really stretch to a new camera at the moment. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good quality camera that would be available second hand on Ebay or similar sites at 250 Euros or less? Minimum spec 2.1 Megapixels, 3x optical zoom and it must take CF cards to maintain compatibility with my Psions. A really good sharp lens and good colour reproduction (like the Nikon) is more important than lots of pixels.
Off list replies please.
Owen
Thought for the day:
When you're at the end of your rope... tie a knot and hold on.
--
Owen H. Morgan, Yacht "Naomi J.", LD-953°27.22'N 6°09.05'W
Malahide, Ireland
http://home.no.net/naomij
Phone and SMS:
In Ireland: +353 (0)87 7474173
In Norway: +47 9205309
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Date: 19 May 2003 23:45:31 +0100
From: Owen H. Morgan
Subject: Re: PCMCIA Flash drives.
Howdy!
Rolf Brunsting wrote (> ):
> Why don't you check the web sites of such
> companies as SanDisk, Kingston, Dane Elec, Lexar
> and Viking for their product range and local
> representative?
I had three choices:
1.
I could paddle ashore and buy a 20 Euro top up for my Vodafone card and some petrol for the generator. Then I'd start the generator to provide electricity for my Laptop and spend half an hour (if I'm lucky) figuring out how to connect the Laptop to the net through my T39. (If I'm unlucky, I'll need a driver off the www to be able to connect to the www...) Then I'd Google for the information and visit several large sites full of graphics at 9600 baud. 90% of those sites will probably be blind allleys. I suspect the noise of the generator will drive me to jump in the river at about the same time as the 20 Euros worth of call credit have been spent.
2.
I could hop on the Dart train and go to Dublin to find an Internet café, a half hour trip at 1.7 Euros each way plus the cost of the Internet café. I'd have to start early though as I have to be back here by 12:00 in time to cycle to work. (There's no public transport home when I'm on the late shift and no public transport to work when I'm on the early shift.)
3.
I could ask on the list.
I chose option three as my preferred starting point justified by the fact that the device I'm looking for would be of interest to S7 and NetBook users. I suppose option 2 becomes a bit more attractive now that I'm armed with a few manufacturer's names.
> I doubt that they are much more economical than CF
> cards because they are no longer produced in large
> numbers.
Which may mean that if they have in fact been manufactured in a large enough size for my needs, it might be possible to find a second hand bargain on ebay once I know what makes and models to look for.
> They're not bootable in a laptop because the
> PC-Card slot is not a dedicated disk drive.
I seem to remember there was a way of making my old Toshiba 220CDS boot from a PCMCIA device. I may be wrong. It's happened before...
I'll chance another question even if it's off topic for EPOC. Does anyone know if there exists a flash disk (minimum 2gb) that fits in place of a 2.5" laptop hard-drive? Being able to boot from the flash disk isn't absolutely necessary, but it would be useful.
A bit more on topic again. Has anyone been shopping for large capacity CF's lately? Who has the best prices for 512Mb or larger disks at the moment?
Owen
Thought for the day:
The beauty of democracy is that the average man believes that he is above average.
--
Owen H. Morgan, Yacht "Naomi J.", LD-953°27.22'N 6°09.05'W
Malahide, Ireland
http://home.no.net/naomij
Phone and SMS:
In Ireland: +353 (0)87 7474173
In Norway: +47 92053097
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Date: 19 May 2003 23:45:43 +0100
From: Owen H. Morgan
Subject: Re: Route Planner Millennium GPS problem
Howdy!
Andrew wrote (> ):
> I have a Psion 5mx linked to a Garmin 12XL for
> GPS.
> With Streetplanner it all works fine, the cursor
> following my position on the map very accurately
> once I have calibrated it.
> On Route Planner however, when I switch on, the
> position indicator is always about 100m off my
> true known position & there appears to be no means
> of adjusting/calibrating this, as there is with
> Streetplanner.
You probably have your GPS set to the wrong map datum. Assuming the menus on the 12 XL are similar to my Garmin 48, go to the Navigation screen under the setup menu, scroll down to Map Datum and select WGS84 which I believe is the correct one for Street- and Route Planner.
I was going to go into an explanation of map datums here, but decided not to bore you. Have a look on the net on sites dealing with GPS navigation. If you use a GPS at sea you need to know about this, as using the wrong datum could put your vessel in serious danger.
Owen
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