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Forum: Applications 2010-02-06, 18:45
Replies: 12
Views: 10,847
Posted By statwrangler
R statistics r-base

R is a state-of-the art system for statistical computing. I note that it is now in extras-devel but with an indication of missing components.
If anyone has downloaded r-base-core and used it, the...
Forum: Nokia N810 2010-01-05, 20:00
Replies: 12
Views: 5,952
Posted By statwrangler
Re: where to add new dirs to PATH?

You are right that the order matters. My choice of after was deliberate. I can always change the name of my script (e.g. myvi). I will know immediately if I have picked a name used by the shell. ...
Forum: Nokia N810 2010-01-05, 18:20
Replies: 12
Views: 5,952
Posted By statwrangler
Re: where to add new dirs to PATH?

For those searching for "N900 $PATH", I add: After much reading and some courage I added "/home/user/bin" using the above. (((There was no /home/user/.profile so I created it with text: "PATH =...
Forum: Brainstorm 2009-12-23, 01:46
Replies: 39
Views: 19,144
Posted By statwrangler
Re: better display of battery charge level on the n900

My, but you are fast! I like it. But I like even more the long sound bar in the upper right: tiny icon, long, informative bar -- but, in the battery case, with percent in text added. (((No need...
Forum: Brainstorm 2009-12-22, 13:36
Replies: 39
Views: 19,144
Posted By statwrangler
Re: better display of battery charge level on the n900

Why not add a continuous horizontal bar behind the text in the battery display in the first post? This is commonly done elsewhere. A continuous bar would graphically represent the percentage more...
Forum: Nokia N900 2009-12-16, 02:26
Replies: 62
Views: 23,505
Posted By statwrangler
Re: How to buy an N900 on Canada?

I have read this forum for years and came to rely on some good advice from technut -- who has left us and been replaced by qole.
So yesterday at 2pm I ordered from Expansys.ca. MasterCard refused...
Forum: Applications 2009-12-15, 00:22
Replies: 31
Views: 4,628
Posted By statwrangler
Re: what is mounting python?

Not wrong. The answer is John Cleese.
Forum: Troubleshooting 2008-02-01, 19:07
Replies: 7
Views: 8,980
Posted By statwrangler
Re: N810 internal memory card ****ed up?

A number of folks with less linux knowlege have this problem. Could you please make an entry in the ITT wiki under tips and faqs outlining the steps you took: i) power down ii) connect iii) boot...
Forum: Nokia N810 2008-01-24, 20:26
Replies: 49
Views: 28,269
Posted By statwrangler
Re: Updated OS, Internal Card locked

Thanks for post 46.

I bought a 2G mini SD card for backup. From the terminal I

cp -R /media/mmc2/folder_name /media/mmc1

for each folder in mmc2. I then used the usb cord to upload these...
Forum: Nokia N810 2008-01-20, 13:47
Replies: 10
Views: 2,888
Posted By statwrangler
Re: Screen Protector?

i) Many people tend to endorse a product they have just bought. Little is less reliable than the opinion of a satisfied customer.
ii) Screen protectors are difficult to apply and experience...
Forum: Off Topic 2008-01-15, 22:06
Replies: 13
Views: 2,477
Posted By statwrangler
Re: What happened to Technut?

He sounded as though he was going to take a well-earned break. However, you should scan the wiki. His invisible hand might be responsible for some developments there. I have the idea that he would ...
Forum: Nokia N810 2008-01-05, 18:27
Replies: 51
Views: 71,892
Posted By statwrangler
Re: N810 Tips and Tricks

1) I found it handy to make an html file with the 20 links I use most frequently. These are arranged (short names, important at the left) for fastest access using the D-pad. This page is the home...
Forum: Newbie 2007-12-30, 22:05
Replies: 2
Views: 1,204
Posted By statwrangler
Re: Unable to update firmware with a Mac

The ITT wiki at the top of this page, under faqs and tips points to two posts. As I recall there was a discussion of the 'text' nature of the php file. I would look at the posts and for references...
Forum: Community 2007-12-23, 03:44
Replies: 37
Views: 9,549
Posted By statwrangler
Re: Has the time come from some "new user control" ?...

The ITT fora are useful. However if the wikis were more up to date, they would become the authority. While I agree that some change in the ITT is necessary for its continued usefulness, I think...
Forum: Newbie 2007-12-23, 03:11
Replies: 6
Views: 1,969
Posted By statwrangler
Re: Wiki Update - PIM Options

Thanks for adding PIM information to the wiki.
Forum: Off Topic 2007-12-20, 14:36
Replies: 137
Views: 20,130
Posted By statwrangler
Re: A new thread! PAY ATTENTION TO *ME*!!!

Those noting the surprising number and quality of submissions re the Nokia update should not have been surprised. They were warned. See
...
Forum: News 2007-12-20, 01:01
Replies: 35
Views: 11,571
Posted By statwrangler
Re: Thanks!

I second the motion regarding all of those mentioned above. I would include those that have helped through their contributions to ITT. The list is long but special thanks go to Flegg, Milhouse and...
Forum: Newbie 2007-12-19, 13:38
Replies: 30
Views: 9,192
Posted By statwrangler
Re: Easy way to update N800 firmware on Mac running OS X?

Krisse,

I share your enthusiasm for updating the wiki. I found it quite easy to add some information to the ITT tips and faqs. Please summarize what you have learned and think would be useful...
Forum: Newbie 2007-12-15, 22:21
Replies: 19
Views: 5,245
Posted By statwrangler
Re: Firmware update

I note that the ITT wiki has been updated.
Forum: Newbie 2007-12-15, 14:00
Replies: 19
Views: 5,245
Posted By statwrangler
Re: Firmware update

Penguinbait and the General have often given valuable advice here. However, in this case I don't think they understand the uncertainty the old man is facing. He is asking about the N810. ...
Forum: Nokia N810 2007-12-15, 01:07
Replies: 55
Views: 18,333
Posted By statwrangler
Re: N810 GPS not working

Question: In which file is the map of Canada?

Purpose: I would like to delete the USA maps -- but leave the map of Canada. I have 1.5G of maps of USA East and West. But I am reluctant to...
Forum: Nokia N810 2007-12-12, 13:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,686
Posted By statwrangler
Re: Update wizard, but I gotta Mac!

The Internet Tablet Wiki (on this site) has information on updating using Mac OSX. It will point you to Flegg's gui updater. Unfortunately the instructions do not take into account the hardware...
Forum: Nokia N810 2007-12-11, 18:35
Replies: 55
Views: 18,333
Posted By statwrangler
Re: N810 GPS not working

I find the GPS on the N810 rather too good. It can be distracting in the wonderful detail it presents while driving. So I have had nothing but enjoyment. While much of the discussion here relates...
Forum: Nokia N810 2007-12-04, 19:31
Replies: 10
Views: 2,485
Posted By statwrangler
Re: N810 and the Wiki: reducing redundant threads

Yay.

Those with new N810s will have been suggested to update the OS. And those with MacOSX will need instructions. The current wiki (maemo) entries refer to 770s and suggest removing the card. A...
Forum: Nokia N810 2007-12-03, 19:06
Replies: 49
Views: 28,269
Posted By statwrangler
Re: Updated OS, Internal Card locked

Can anyone confirm that the information on the Maemo wiki for Mac OSX appies to the N810? Or where else should I look for information about udating the N810 OS using Mac OSX?

Thanks
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