Re: Palm devices

[Pat Lynch <lynch@bsdunix.net>]

I have a Handspring Visor (Palm OS), its been pretty nice, it does do IP
and dials in, has an SSH client for it (top gun ssh), some neat travel
tools, a bunch of module add-ons you can buy, including a camera, wireless
internet access, etc.

The base package is like 200 bucks, and after that you pay for the modules
, I find it much more expandable than an actual palm.

I only got it the other day, but I can see endless uses for it as I start
to get used to it.

-Trish


On Mon, 1 Jan 2001, Bennett Samowich wrote:

> Greetings,
> 
> First off, let me wish  everyone very Happy New Year...
> 
> 
> I have been contemplating the purchase of some sort of palm device to 
> replace my paper day runner.  However, I am torn between the PDA's and Palm 
> Tops.  My interpretation of the two is that PDA's are pretty much an 
> electronic day runner and the Palm Tops run more of an operating system 
> (e.g. Windows or Linux).
> 
> I also realize that intended use greatly affects the decision process so 
> here goes.  My primary job function is that of a network administrator.  As 
> such I have quite a few contacts and field notes that get used when calling 
> tech support.  My laptop is outfitted with most of the usual network admin 
> utilities for connection to routers and troubleshooting servers.  I thought 
> that it might be nice to have some of that same functionality in the palm 
> device.  Can palms do SSH or connect to a network and such?
> 
> I would be interested in hearing any experiences or insights with these 
> "palm thingys".
> 
> Cheers,
> - Bennett
> 

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