[ltp] Re: Linux-Thinkpad digest, Vol 1 #632 - 27 msgs
Joan Roig Amorós
linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Thu, 30 Sep 2004 10:33:03 -0400
Thanks for your answer(s). The keyspan website has a nice page about how to
make it work in Linux. I wait for your report.
and a bit OT...
I also played a couple of times with my GPS while flying (the movie was kind
of bad...). I googled it at it's legal, but it's up to the airline to decide
if they allow it or not. Last time, a guy from Airfrance saw it and made me
turn it of. Now I fly British ;-)
regards,
joan
On Thursday 30 September 2004 6:01 am,
linux-thinkpad-request@linux-thinkpad.org wrote:
> I did a lot of research and found that the most
> recommended was the Keyspan USB to Serial connector Model #USA-19HS
> particularly because they also provide Linux drivers though it's
> said newer kernels will recognize it right away.
>
> I just purchased one from EBay yesterday and will report to the list my
> findings when I receive it.
>
> James,
>
> I have played with my GPS on various trips (particularly international)
> with no complains. It's hard to get a signal unless you're right by
> the window but since a GPS only receives and doesn't transmit like a
> cell phone, no one really should complain.
>
> -Jeff