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Running Linux on an iPAQBy Martyn Honeyford2005-04-13 
Why Run Linux Instead of Pocket PC?
An obvious question to consider before getting into the details of installing and using Linux on your iPAQ is, why switch to using Linux from PocketPC 200x? Avoiding the vastly overused (in certain circles -- I'm looking at you, Slashdot readers) "because you can" response, there are actually a number of valid reasons, including: • Personal taste: Many people are simply more comfortable with the Linux environment as a user or developer. • Ongoing upgrades/support: Linux is continually being improved and having security bugs fixed. The original software, however, may well be out of support and in many cases cannot be upgraded to later versions. Even in cases where the OS/applications can be upgraded, this is unlikely to be free of charge. • Freedom: Many people prefer to use open source software from an ideological point of view or because they appreciate many other benefits (such as the ability to fix bugs themselves and a strong user community, among others). • Capabilities: Running Linux opens up a large number of possibilities that are either difficult, expensive, or impossible to achieve using PocketPC. • Applications: By running a standard Linux distribution, you can easily port many applications (some with no changes at all, many with only very few changes). • OS functionality: The OS has Remote X, Raw sockets. Tutorial Pages: » Put a Penguin in Your Pocket » Why Run Linux Instead of Pocket PC? » Choose Your Hardware » Download the Distribution » Install Linux » Get Connected » Develop for it » Reinstalling PocketPC » Conclusion » Resources First published by IBM DeveloperWorks
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