How to get started with Openmoko phone?

Mike mikeumo at gmail.com
Mon Jun 8 02:57:09 CEST 2009


Thanks, Rene --

I just ordered the freerunner -- very exciting!

Mike.

On Sunday 07 June 2009 19:27:46 Rene Horn wrote:
> On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 10:39 PM, Damian Spriggs 
<damianspriggs at mac.com>wrote:
> > 1) Is there any particular kind of wireless carrier (in US) I need to
> > subscribe to?
> >
> > Any that use a SIM card. So AT&T or T-Mobile. (I use AT&T just fine)
>
> Slightly off.  It also needs to be a GSM network.  Right now, that's only
> AT&T & T-Mobile for the US.
>
> > 2) Do I need to tell the carrier that I shall be using a linux-based
> > phone?
> >
> >
> > Nope. It's a good idea not to tell them. There is nothing that they need
> > to do other than give you service.
>
> Neither AT&T nor T-Mobile care.  You can ask them for just the SIM card.  I
> did.
>
> > 3) Can I use Nextel or ATT and T-mobile are my only national carrier
> > options?
> >
> > Not 100% sure, but I don't think Nextel phones use SIMs. I may be wrong
> > though.
>
> Yes they do, but they don't do GSM.
>
> > 4) How do I get a SIM card for the phone?
> >
> > When you sign up for service, they will give you one, usually in a free
> > phone. All you need to do is pull the SIM out of the phone and install it
> > in the Freerunner
>
> No, just ask for a SIM card.  It's actually cheaper.
>
> > 5) Can I text (SMS) -- I intend on using Qtopia at the beginning?
> >
> > Yep, Texting works on all major distros
> >
> >
> >
> > 6) Can I sync addresses etc with my desktop?
> >
> > I haven't done it personally, but I've seen maillist threads describing
> > the process.
> >
> >
> >
> > I have been using Sprint (CDMA) -- so I am quite unfamiliar with the GSM
> > world
> > (and a phone that does not come with the service) -- I would appreciate
> > any
> >
> > (obvious) tips on how to get from buying the FreeRunner to making and
> > receiving calls and text messages.
> >
> >
> > Your best bet would be a good, thorough read through of the wiki[1].
> > There is a plethora of introductory information. If you still have
> > questions, try the friendly maillists or IRC channels.
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> >
> > [1] http://wiki.openmoko.org
> > ---
> > Damian A. Spriggs
> >
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