Can Linux Power Your Next Affordable Handheld Device?

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Several affordable PDAs and handheld devices running Linux are available, with the Sharp Zaurus being a notable option, although it is being discontinued soon. First-generation iPaq devices are also compatible with Linux and can often be found at low prices on platforms like eBay. Users are encouraged to explore these options for their Linux-based handheld needs.
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Hi,
Does anybody know of PDAs/Handhelds using linux as its OS ?And is affordable.
Also what PDA do you find useful and why?

thanks!
 
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Does anybody know of PDAs/Handhelds using linux as its OS ?And is affordable.
Sharp Zaurus
 
Get the sharp zaurus while you can. Sharp is discontinuing it soon.
 
Some of the first-generation IPaqs are able to run Linux. You should be able to get one off Ebay relatively cheap. I'll see if I can dig up the distribution for them.
 

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