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Forum: Applications 2010-12-23, 06:24
Replies: 1,387
Views: 453,949
Posted By netC
Re: [Announce] BackupMenu V2 - OS backup & restore

FYI: the above suggestions were for n900.

For knoppix live cd use:

No gainroot is needed as gainroot is a n900 utility.
No rootsh is needed as rootsh is a n900 utility.

You must be root...
Forum: Applications 2010-12-23, 06:20
Replies: 1,387
Views: 453,949
Posted By netC
Re: [Announce] BackupMenu V2 - OS backup & restore

As above with additional info.

Remove first word: "su" from the mount command.

You are already root (with gainroot command) - so no need for su.

The error is a result of the su command.
...
Forum: Nokia N900 2010-11-26, 10:56
Replies: 16
Views: 4,236
Posted By netC
Re: Have you ever noticed how much bulk the back cover adds to the N900?

I think that there is a point to this thread,

I also noticed the same. In fact I can put bunch of sd cards inside and
they fit between the battery and the back cover.

I figured that maybe they...
Forum: Nokia N900 2010-11-24, 20:56
Replies: 25
Views: 9,642
Posted By netC
Re: New carrier in Canada (Mobilicity)

adosanjh:

can you stream reliably from youtube - for instance?

I would want to see if you can watch good definition movie that is longer than 5 minutes - with no interruptions.


I am trying...
Forum: Nokia N900 2010-11-24, 20:27
Replies: 25
Views: 9,642
Posted By netC
Re: New carrier in Canada (Mobilicity)

I do not see the Nov 30th deal on their website.
Only $45 + $10 for data add-on.

That is why the Friends and Family plan looks so great.

netC
Forum: Nokia N900 2010-11-24, 20:25
Replies: 25
Views: 9,642
Posted By netC
Re: New carrier in Canada (Mobilicity)

Can you tell me what are the speeds you are getting as far as downloads are concerned?

You can try speedtest.net.


I might switch away from Wind...


netC
Forum: Nokia N900 2010-11-24, 19:00
Replies: 38
Views: 13,911
Posted By netC
Re: internet doesnt work in 3G mode, only in 3.5G. help?

There is nothing you need to be sorry for.

I have no problems anymore - but (from experience)
I am certain that what
others are describing is very real.
Sorry if I came accross too acusatory...
Forum: Nokia N900 2010-11-24, 16:49
Replies: 38
Views: 13,911
Posted By netC
Re: internet doesnt work in 3G mode, only in 3.5G. help?

Thanks for sheding some light here!
I am sure you are technically and factually correct.

Often though such knowledge does not manifest itself the way your post implies ("it should just work -...
Forum: Nokia N900 2010-11-24, 16:17
Replies: 38
Views: 13,911
Posted By netC
Re: internet doesnt work in 3G mode, only in 3.5G. help?

I re-read the post and realized that it might be a bit confusing.
For clarity: I have described in one post everything that occured over 2-3 month time period. I am not sure what exact role each...
Forum: Nokia N900 2010-11-24, 15:47
Replies: 38
Views: 13,911
Posted By netC
Re: internet doesnt work in 3G mode, only in 3.5G. help?

I had the same problems for a long time - all solved now mostly.

I troubleshooted it for a long time with no help from WIND - I am on unlimited voice and data plan.

My progressive and compunded...
Forum: Buy & Sell 2010-11-24, 01:38
Replies: 22
Views: 5,407
Posted By netC
Re: N900 broken charging port looking to sell.

I would bid for it - if you are willing to ship to Canada.

netC
Forum: Maemo 5 / Fremantle 2010-11-23, 14:38
Replies: 10
Views: 7,655
Posted By netC
Re: i2cset - for charging N900 from USB self-powered Hub

2disbetter: I have used mobilehotspot before, and that is the very reason (hit and even worse battery lfe) why I went to USB connection (as a 3G modem for WAN connectivity) to a dedicated router.
...
Forum: Maemo 5 / Fremantle 2010-11-23, 14:29
Replies: 10
Views: 7,655
Posted By netC
Re: i2cset - for charging N900 from USB self-powered Hub

Great thanks to ivyking!

That is indeed what I was looking for.

This script does precisly what I was hoping to acomplish.

All I need to do is automate it so it runs every so often, instead a...
Forum: Maemo 5 / Fremantle 2010-11-23, 03:37
Replies: 10
Views: 7,655
Posted By netC
Re: Charging N900 from USB powered Hub

http://focus.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/bq24150.pdf - the data sheet.

from page 29:

Table 6. Control Register (READ/WRITE)
Memory Location: 01, Reset State: 0011 0000 (30H)
BIT NAME READ/WRITE...
Forum: Maemo 5 / Fremantle 2010-11-23, 03:22
Replies: 10
Views: 7,655
Posted By netC
Re: Charging N900 from USB powered Hub

Thanks for all of your replies.

I was already familiar with that method of shorting the D+/D- lines.

As i was saying the issue is fast charging while phone is being used as as a power hungry...
Forum: Maemo 5 / Fremantle 2010-11-22, 22:36
Replies: 10
Views: 7,655
Posted By netC
how to use i2cset in a script - for charging N900 from USB self-powered Hub

Update: see post 8 for a solution.


This post is aimed at hardware, EE gurus- that possibly have tried this already.

I have read everything I can find on the topic, and even built my own...
Forum: Buy & Sell 2008-12-20, 21:10
Replies: 19
Views: 3,337
Posted By netC
Re: Selling N800 with a ton of extras & GPS

Not sure how to PM you.

You can email me at askadam@hotmail.com.

I will get back to you tomorrow.

BTW>
I am driving to Florida in few days, from Toronto - are you on the way by any chance?...
Forum: Buy & Sell 2008-12-19, 02:49
Replies: 19
Views: 3,337
Posted By netC
Re: Selling N800 with a ton of extras & GPS

OK I will take it.

I am in Canada, will you ship here?
I will travel to US in the end of December by car - so if you are on my route I could pick it up.

let me know.


netC
Forum: Nokia N800 2008-05-31, 03:05
Replies: 126
Views: 62,357
Posted By netC
Re: Overclocking N800?

check this out:

http://linux.omap.com/pipermail/linux-omap-open-source/2007-January/008895.html

very interesting...

Wish someone compiled preemptible kernel, with frequency scaling, and...
Forum: OS2008 / Maemo 4 / Chinook - Diablo 2007-12-27, 19:45
Replies: 11
Views: 6,872
Posted By netC
Re: 'Enter' shortcut for Osso-xterm?

Hi there,

I believe that entering "^M" (no quotes) would work for you. I got this to work in the past, but I am going from memory on this one...

netC
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