Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] good gift for your favorite geek...

[Shawn Parker <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

i don't know what it uses to take over the desktop. but, from what i
gather, the blackdog device does all the work. it simply attaches
itself to your display and keyboard like a parasite.

i think of it as a usb stick on steroids. although, practical
application is still somewhat up in the air. although, the idea i can
have secure, encrypted email with me all the time is nice.

On 12/1/05, Shawn Parker <EMAIL:PROTECTED> wrote:
> have you checked out the nokia 770, yet? may not have everything
> you're looking for...but it's a good start.
>
> i really want a handheld/pda that runs just a shell interface. i want
> a device i can check email via mutt with gnupg, surf via links, work
> via vi, etc.
>
> i don't need a goofy palm or ce interface. i want a full command line
> on a versatile little pda. something with enough space to install
> perl/python/php or similar so i can write custom scripts. something i
> could build little ncurses apps on to handle all my rss feeds.
> something that i can take to an office and run snort, nmap,
> traceroute, etc to do network auditing.
>
> that is my dream device.
>
> On 12/1/05, Michael <EMAIL:PROTECTED> wrote:
> > I'd like a handheld computer that runs Linux, is programable, has
> > built-in GPS, has a nice screen, has decent sound, and built-in wireless
> > (Wifi and 3G). Good battery life would be a plus.
> >
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> > http://kavlon.org
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> shawn
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shawn

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