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This is my gadget.

I am using Linux Ubuntu, currently still 8.04.1, but the new 8.10 will coming just in 2 days again. Ok, let start what we got here. I will explain what gadget that work on my linux and what is not working. Maybe you can advice me later how to make my gadget (that is not work right now) to work on linux.

Starting with:
A. HP Compaq Presario V3660TU. This is my laptop, currently still running dual boot because most of my work software is only working on Windows. I’m using Linux Ubuntu mostly at home, but sometime I’m using Linux at office just for browsing and doing any stuff that is not related with work.
B. Acer Aspire 2920Z. This is my wife’s laptop. She is still using Windows. A simple user, she is not comfort with complicated IT stuff.
C. Panasonic SDR-H40. This is my Handycam with 40GB HDD (Hard Disk Drive). Running SMOOTHLY on Linux. My Ubuntu can read the hard drive and play it directly from my Handycam. No need additional drivers. Like the one you saw on screen of my laptop.
D. Canon Powershot S60. This is my 4 years old 5MP camera. Running SMOOTHLY on linux. No need additional drivers. F-Spot photo run automatically when I plug it.
E. O2 Atom Life. This is my PDA. Currently still NOT RUNNING SMOOTHLY on linux. I am trying to run SynCE but still not working. Any idea? My PDA is running Windows Mobile 6.
F. Benq C350. This is my webcam. Currently NOT RUNNING on linux. I am trying with several driver like gspca, uvcvideo, pwc and ov511 but still NOT working. Even I already contact gspca developer and asking for help but they can’t help me. Try to contacting the manufacturer to asking for linux driver but they are not reply me. It’s so bad. Seem like I need to buy another webcam that is supported by linux.

Ok, that’s is all of my stuff on the photo. That photo was taken with my wife’s gadget Sony Ericsson P1i. Oh ya, I forgot to attach my Huawei E220 there. Both that gadget are supported by linux too.

Another part from the picture are:
1. My power cord, many cord for laptop and charger. Wow, what a mess.
2. Upss… This is my towel outside of the window. Waiting to dry.
3. My notebook. Can’t live without it. Haha…