[Linux-disciples] Finding a device - my PDA

[Adam Rosi-Kessel]

Jason A. Smith wrote:
>> Generally, the PDA sync program should expect the device to be plugged 
>> into a USB port and you shouldn't have to do anything more than plug 
>> it in and run the program.  I haven't ever tried this personally, 
>> though, so I can't say for sure.
>> 
>> Have you checked out the linux package pilot-link?  The FAQ there 
>> might have some useful tips.
> Ok. So I have the /dev/pilot set up pointing to the correct usb
> port /dev/ttyUSB1. GNOME Pilot though doesn't recognize my PDA. When I
> check the FAQ's and How-to's re: pilot link, etc... it rapidly exceeds
> my ability. But, I am working through it.

Ah, okay, so you do have one of those devices that shows up under 
/dev.  That's good.

You might check permissions on /dev/ttyUSB1 and make sure your user 
can read and write to the device.

> This question: I used synaptic package manager to install the necessary
> packages. When I do this, this makes it unnecessary to do the unpacking
> and compiling... correct? I guess I am unsure where in the How To's re
> setting up my pilot I should jump in.

Yes, synaptic takes care of everything. You almost never need to 
actually compile software in Debian--you're downloading the binary 
package and it will put it in the correct directories and update the 
package management database so it knows what's installed and where. 
Getting source and building packages is another process which you 
don't need to worry about.
-- 
Adam Rosi-Kessel
http://adam.rosi-kessel.org
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