I have a Palm IIIx that I use with the commandline tools.  They are quite
easy.  Just download the pilot-link package.

Do a "pilot-xfer -i <filename>" to install, "pilot-xfer -b <dir>" to backup,
etc.

There are also tools to sync the addressbook, mail, etc, but I don't use
them too often.

On Thu, Feb 08, 2001 at 05:29:20PM -0700, Mark R. Myers wrote:
> Next week I am planning on purchasing a new Palm VIIx. This will be to
> replace my PocketPC that my wife is now using.
> I know the PocketPC & Linux were just about mutually exclusive from one
> another.
> I know that there are programs that will allow one to sync their Palm with
> their Linux box, but how do these compare to the software that comes with
> the Palm for Windows? Is it just as easy to install new apps and PQA's using
> Linux as opposed to using Win?
> Though I have some experience with Linux, I have no experience using the
> Palm.
> Any thoughts would be appreciated.
> Thanks!
> Mark

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