- Re: Warrior Virus

- Sharp CL 1000 as replacement for Psion 5mx?

- Reply to: Non Psion - but need to ask a quick question[Scanned]

- Re: Sharp CL 1000

- MX dropped, pls help

- Re: The Digest V1 # 976_2 --Re. Nokia 9500 Warrior Virus

- IMAP4 webmail sites; Jotter & "Notes" on MS Outlook

- 9500 info please

Date: 24 Aug 2006 11:11:43 +0700
From: Ian Chapple
Subject: Re: Warrior Virus

Charles,
>>Re. Nokia 9500 Warrior Virus - Can't you leave Bluetooth off unless >>you need it ? AFAIK if Bluetooth is disabled no-one can use it besides >>yourself ?

>This I realise but how else can I use my headset ?  The 9500 is to >bulky otherwise except to leave it on my belt.

On my P910, I have always have Bluetooth active (for my GPS receiver and headset), but in hidden mode. So far, I have not had any problems. I believe that I did read somewhere that it might be possible to detect devices which are not visible, but even if this were the case, I would be surprised if a virus could somehow send itself via Bluetooth and then install itself, without any user intervention.

It seems to me that there are two possible problems here:

a. a virus was somehow installed during one of the repairs

b. someone else has a virus, which is somehow sending SMSs with a "spoofed" sender phone number, much in the same way email viruses spread; in this case, the problem is not yours but someone else's.

Case b. is not as farfetched as it might sound. My wife recently started receiving annoying SMSs, containing references to a Dutch website which sells ringtones etc. I eventually rang the sender's mobile number, only to find out that the girl I spoke to, although a user of the website in question, had not been sending my wife messages. The website appeared to have been sending messages using someone else's mobile number, which seems very strange.

I found the following link about the Warrior virus:
http://www.smart.com.ph/SMART/Support/Troubleshooting+guide/commwarrior_info.htm

The main point seems to be, do not agree to install a SIS file unless you
know exactly where it comes from. If you avoid doing this, then your phone can't get infected.

Cheers, Ian.

Date: 24 Aug 2006 12:08:37 +0700
From: emai7s <address truncated>
Subject: Sharp CL 1000 as replacement for Psion 5mx?

John Wetton wrote:

< I was thinking of resurrecting my Psion 5mx rather than selling it,
< but came to the conclusion that while it will work in the short term, longer term it
< will not serve as well as it might.

What exactly was it that made you come to that conclusion? In other words,
what are the functions you need that the Psion can't deliver?

< Does anyone have experience of the Sharp CL 1000, or can anyone pass
< comment on Linux as an operating system?

I have the Sharp 700, which I think is similar to the 1000 (but slower and with less memory).
It does some things very well, and other things far worse than a Psion.

The Sharp models have excellent wireless connectivity and killer color screens, but for any
sort of serious data or word-processing I really prefer using a Psion.

Battery life is a major issue: I get about 25 hours on a set of rechargeables on my MC218, and about
2 hours with my Sharp 700 (or about 25 minutes of wireless).

The Sharp 700 is the more visually impressive of the two machines, while the MC218 is far more practical
for the things I do. If you want to listen to MP3's while surfing wirelessly, get the Sharp - it really all
depends on what you want to do with it. Perhaps you could give us a few more details.

Peter

Date: 24 Aug 2006 14:57:05 +0700
From: Mike Woodward <address truncated>
Subject: Reply to: Non Psion - but need to ask a quick question[Scanned]

Any of the Zaurus SL-C1000/3100/3200 range maybe suitable depending on
your requirements.

Main difference between the 1000 & 3n00 series is that the 3n00 has a
built in hard disk in addition to the CF & SD card slots so you can
store more data but hard disks can be damaged.

You can reflash with a number of different Linux based operating systems
to suit your needs, it comes as standard with Japanese rather than
English with conversion that makes most of the applications work in
English, Cacko operating system is very similar but all English. Some
suppliers will do the conversion for you others will provide
instructions only.

Should not lose anything except unsaved documents if it runs out of
power, it happened to my SL-C3200, powered it up & carried on using it.

Check out www.oesf.org/forums/ to get more information on the Zaurus
including alternative suppliers, some suppliers import so you need to
add VAT to the price, alternative suppliers include conics.net &
trisoft.de & click union jack.

Operating system is very stable (I use Cacko) but not as good as the
Psion but better than Microsoft, only had problems when I removed memory
card containing the swap file & when installing bad software, remove it
& it goes away.

Lots of software available & most is free.

Make sure you include USB host cable if you require this as it is not
standard, works for USB sticks & mice, you can even connect a MS-DOS
formatted hard disk if you provide separate power for disk, not so easy
to use other USB devices but can be done.

No printing facilities on any Zaurus & BT/rLAN can be a bit hit & miss &
require a separate card.

Zaurus is about as close as you can get to a Psion but still not as
good.

Mike

Date: 24 Aug 2006 15:09:22 +0700
From: Keith Clarke <address truncated>
Subject: Re: Sharp CL 1000

What a horrid little keyboard. Doesn't come to close to a Psion.

Keith Clarke

Date: 24 Aug 2006 17:06:45 +0700
From: Vlad A <address truncated>
Subject: MX dropped, pls help

> Eric wrote on 24.08.2006 12:39 Uhr:

> The kitchen drawer might be the best
> place to look ... it's dogged as does it

At first I thought you were mocking me but then I got it... And it worked! It took about a quarter of an hour of careful trying... _Thank you_ for the very considerate suggestion!... :-}

And again another big smile at whoever made the original material choice for the MX case... :-}

best,

vlad a

Date: 24 Aug 2006 19:00:09 +0700
From: Charles Davies <address truncated>
Subject: Re: The Digest V1 # 976_2 --Re. Nokia 9500 Warrior Virus

Answer : Charles Davies

Re. Nokia 9500 Warrior Virus - Can't you leave Bluetooth off unless
you need it ? AFAIK if Bluetooth is disabled no-one can use it besides
yourself ?
I had hoped that setting bluetooth to "hidden" would have worked
otherwise how am I going to use a handsfree headset with the 9500 ?
Charles Davies

Date: 24 Aug 2006 21:56:46 +0700
From: John Morris <address truncated>
Subject: IMAP4 webmail sites; Jotter & "Notes" on MS Outlook

Could anyone recommend an IMAP4 friendly (and preferably free) webmail site for accessing email on a Nokia 9500? I understand IMAP lets the user choose to download only the headers of emails, leaving the bulk of the messages on the webmail server, for downloading to the mobile device if wished, for full reading.
My Gmail account does not support IMAP, and although I can access it by web-browsing I prefer the built-in email client of the 9500.
Apologies for asking the following question again, but could someone please tell me if there is a way of synchronising Revo's Jotter with MS Outlook's Notes?
Many thanks
John Morris, Cambs, UK

Date: 25 Aug 2006 05:56:58 +0700
From: Studio 70 <address truncated>
Subject: 9500 info please

Hi folks
Now While I know this is a PSION list<G> As Chris mentioned in his recent
email I too have reluctantly migrated to the Nokia 9500 (for similar reasons
too) However I have not had the time to WiFi with it in Australia as yet BUT
my questions really concern operating it in UK and EU. Next week we fly out
to Glasgow then make our way down to London then after about a total of 7
days in UK we head by train for Venice where for the first time in many
years Australian Architects will be part of the Venice Architecture
Biennale.
So, here is where I need the help.. or suggestion, Keeping my Aussie sim
card in place costs a fortune for UK and EU calls I intend to carry my old
phone with Aus Sim card in place for messages from home. and purchase a
suitable sim card  suitable for both 1 week in UK and 4weeks in Italy
Is that possible Actually when I think about it our UK stay is accommodation
and travel is organised we won't need to call too much but Italy after the
biennale visit is over, we are free to wander any where until the end of
September when we have to be in Rome to catch the flight home.  So, after
all this raving on What I really want is a suggested sim card and service
provider that with a little extra advice and help I'll be able to WiFi in
Italy ? I'm with Vodafone in OZ if that makes any difference.
TIA
Bob & Loris Hancock
Beside sunny Currumbin Beach
On the Gold Coast of Queensland AUSTRALIA
You are welcome to visit www.lorishancock.com