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Familiar 0.7 Prerequisites

Supported platforms

This release supports iPAQ H3100, H3600, H3700, H3800 and H3900 units.

The iPAQ H5400 is not yet supported. Please refer to the H5400 project page for current status.

The iPAQ H1900 is also not yet supported. Please refer to the H1900 project page for current status.

Hardware requirements

As well as the iPAQ itself, you will need either:

  • a CompactFlash memory card and a suitable sleeve; or
  • a host machine running a terminal emulator, connected to the iPAQ with a serial cradle or cable.
    Note: a USB-only connection is not sufficient.

Some form of Internet connectivity is strongly recommended. Familiar supports these types of network connection:

  • CF/PCMCIA Ethernet
  • CF/PCMCIA wireless LAN
  • PPP over a serial line
  • USB connection to a host PC (requires special drivers on the host)
  • LAP or PAN connection using Bluetooth

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