Looks like everyone is giving good advice. I use a Palm z22 with Ubuntu, and when you get it configured correctly, it does work well. This is not a smartphone, just a regular PDA, but I did want to mention that it took lots of research with google and ubuntu forums to get linux to see it. It all boiled down to one setting that was a little unique. So if after you get your new phone, you have troubles getting Ubuntu to detect it, let me know and I'll type up the directions on what I did to connect it.
<br><br>Otherwise... Linux works great with Palm. I recommend JPilot over the built-in Gnome software, but that is more personal preference on how I like to use it. And JPilot offers backup and restore capabilities, sotware installation, etc. all in the same app.
<br><br>Good luck!<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Oct 31, 2007 7:15 AM, Troy <<a href="mailto:troythetechguy@gmail.com">troythetechguy@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
Hello,<br><br>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.
<br><br>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.<br>2. Can someone who's used either phone share some pros and cons?
<br>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?
<br>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?<br><br>Thanks for your help and advice.
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