How to get started with Openmoko phone?

[jeremy jozwik]

it is exciting, but for a bit you will be very confused. i know i was. next
step for you if you dont already have it is setup a machine with linux. that
is a 100% must have. make sure you get a beefy mini sd card too!

On Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 5:57 PM, Mike <mikeumo at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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