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Originally Posted by sindown View Post
Basically, I just grabbed the box off my front door. About to open it. I already ordered a 16 gig SDHC Class 6 and want some advice on exactly what order of operations I should do from here...

example:
1.Update OS?
2.install memory?
3.most essential programs to install
4.essential media

One last question I have is, I noticed there is not much memory onboard... can I use the SDHC cards as actual install options. Lets say I want to install my sw on the card vs the internal ram, is that possible.

Ok, one last question. I want maps of basically Boston, MA, Orlando, FL and New York City w/buroughs. Is it possible to get those maps installed without logging onto the net.

Thanks!

PS. I am a Linux NUB/noob. This will be my first experience with the OS.
Just send it to me, I'll load it for you and I guarantee I'll get it back to you in four or five years!

Anyways -
Is it new (w/warranty) or refurbed or used?
You should gently break it in regardless.
Charge battery fully
Copy EVERYTHING you can to a backup (PC, SDHC, whatever).
If it's used run a virus scan.
Experiment with the built in programs, for some of us the built in Email is ok, for others it's terrible.

There are several lists on the forum about what peeps think is essential software, we all have different ideas.

Remember it's an INTERNET Tablet so plan on going online with it.
Since you are interested in maps (YEAH!!) download Maemomapper. You can then go on the net and download enough raster maps to fill your media.

If you do not have a BT GPS plan on getting one.

Investigate the threads on booting from MMC
http://www.internettablettalk.com/fo...ad.php?t=15788

Yo'll probably want to reflash and put it all on the SDHC.
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