This was just the first alternative I could think of.
It's not pretty but it's very simple.
Basically I have used a tool called PatchWise to create a self-installing patch.
Upon start it will ask for a folder to patch.
In this folder, there should be a single file namely Nokia_770_SE2005_3_2005_51-13.bin from Nokia.
The tool will patch this file and leave it in place. Optionally creating a backup of it. Dialog is odd/ugly but "FC /B <original>.bin <patched>.bin" sais there is no differences in my tests.
I personally would love to see something like this for Windows users. I want to gain root to do things like switching images and setting up swap space on my 1gb card but I am faced with getting a second used PC to run Linux or duel booting my current machine which I do not want to do.
FYI... You do not necessarily have to get a second PC or dual boot. I downloaded the free VMware Player and free Ubuntu Virtual Machine and was able to gain root on my 770 without any problems.
I would say at the very least add the default user to sudoers. Not being able to rearrange my menus, etc is a bit of a griping point. Besides, very few technically inept people would find themselves in XTerm on their 770.
FYI... You do not necessarily have to get a second PC or dual boot. I downloaded the free VMware Player and free Ubuntu Virtual Machine and was able to gain root on my 770 without any problems.
Live via 770:
Damn. Another option. These tips *must* be consolidated! Reggie!
I'm sorry to say there has been some downtime on the host of the patches.
Those who gave up downloading due to this should try again.
Those who have downloaded might comment on their experience?
I'd like some ideas to other mods the Nokia 770 base image desperately needs.
Been tinkering with the idea of adding some packages. Not dead weight style, but as packages you can actually deinstall if you like.
