>From: tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org [mailto:tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org] On Behalf Of Troy >Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 7:15 AM >To: tclug-list at mn-linux.org >Subject: [tclug-list] Smartphones >Hello, >I'm considering purchasing a smart phone. I'm currently a Sprint customer, and want to stay with Sprint because of >the excellent reception I receive. Thus far, I've narrowed my options to the Palm Centro and the Palm 755p, but I >have a few questions before making my decision final. >1. How does the Palm OS work with Linux? Is there currently software available on Linux for syncing with the >Palm? I'm currently running Ubuntu 7.10. I know that support exists (and has for quite some time) but have no practical experience with Palm. >2. Can someone who's used either phone share some pros and cons? >3. The primary use of the phone is for contacts, scheduling, and as a phone. However, I will use the internet >frequently between appointments. One feature neither device has is wifi, but I'm not sure if wifi is necessary with >Sprints EVDO. Is there another phone I should consider? I have the Treo 700wx on Sprint and the EVDO more than serves my purposes, which includes looking up websites of Products I happen to encounter while out wandering around. >4. Being a Linux buff, I'd like nothing more than to have a smart phone that runs Linux. Does anyone know of a smart >phone that runs Linux and will work on the Sprint network? All the work of which I'm aware for Linux based smartphones has been on GSM networks. >Thanks for your help and advice. >Troy This electronic message including any attachments ("Message") may contain information that is privileged, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under trade secret and other applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, notify the sender immediately, permanently delete all copies of this Message, and be aware that examination, use, dissemination, duplication or disclosure of this Message is strictly prohibited.