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2008-02-25
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#12
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Originally Posted by brecklundin
I don't recall if HSID is generated (or if I was prompted) when I first set up Garnet VM. I'm working under the assumption that it doesn't (until you try to hotsync in garnet).
what do you mean legitmate HSID?
Obviously, many commercially bought apps require the ID to generate the unlock/registration code. I've bought one app so far--since I've assumed that I don't actually have an ID in garnet, I've been leaving the "HotSync ID" blank on the purchase screen. For the particular app that I purchased, it still generated an unlock code for me and I've been able to use the app without incident. My general question is whether I am pushing my luck by purchasing apps in this manner.
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2008-02-25
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hmmmm...I really am not sure. I have been sort of thinking the same thing. As in since there are zero xword apps for Maemo as of today. Unless of course, I want to run KDE off a card, very doable. And I might partition a SDHC card just for that and maybe some office type apps.
But I really do not know anymore then you about buying aps which are locked to a device. I have done a bit of searching on the topic but only half hearted. I am leaning toward caution as while taking individually the apps are not too expensive, though some can get pretty expensive. But when you consider you are spending cash on what is a platform that has shown almost no movement in over a year now, well, to me it makes me think long and hard am I just burning $20-bills.
But I really do not know anymore then you about buying aps which are locked to a device. I have done a bit of searching on the topic but only half hearted. I am leaning toward caution as while taking individually the apps are not too expensive, though some can get pretty expensive. But when you consider you are spending cash on what is a platform that has shown almost no movement in over a year now, well, to me it makes me think long and hard am I just burning $20-bills.
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2008-03-04
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Perhaps this question has already been answered, but here's my experience. I had purchased BeCrossword for my Palm TX a while ago and the registration process asked for the HotSyncID. Naturally, I gave it and received a license code that is tied to that HotSyncID. When I installed BeCrossword on GVM, I used the command line startup method to set my HotsyncID appropriately. Then I registered BeCrossword in GVM without any problems.
For the record, I created a .desktop file to allow me to launch GVM into favorite application (Beyond Contacts) with my HotSyncID. The file is "/usr/share/applications/hildon/beyondcontacts.desktop", but really I could have named it anything. The contents of the file are:
I found my hotsyncid on my Palm TX via the "shortcut-dot-dot-4" trick, and the application "creator" code (DTOD for Beyond Contacts) by using FileZ. If you wanted to start BeCrossword, you'd use the creator code "BeCW".
For the record, I created a .desktop file to allow me to launch GVM into favorite application (Beyond Contacts) with my HotSyncID. The file is "/usr/share/applications/hildon/beyondcontacts.desktop", but really I could have named it anything. The contents of the file are:
Code:
[Desktop Entry] Encoding=UTF-8 Version=0.1 Type=Application Name=Beyond Contacts Exec=/usr/bin/gvm/gvm --bgcolor=0x0000,0x0000,0x0000 --rotated=no --dynheap=4096 --sound=no --hotsyncid="MyNameHere:19523" -a DTOD Icon=garnet-vm
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2008-07-08
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Originally Posted by terrencegf
For those a bit intimidated by the post terrencegf links to, here's what you do to get your becrossword registration recognized by gvm on the tablet.
Perhaps this question has already been answered, but here's my experience. I had purchased BeCrossword for my Palm TX a while ago and the registration process asked for the HotSyncID. Naturally, I gave it and received a license code that is tied to that HotSyncID. When I installed BeCrossword on GVM, I used the command line startup method to set my HotsyncID appropriately. Then I registered BeCrossword in GVM without any problems.
For the record, I created a .desktop file to allow me to launch GVM into favorite application (Beyond Contacts) with my HotSyncID. The file is "/usr/share/applications/hildon/beyondcontacts.desktop", but really I could have named it anything. The contents of the file are:
I found my hotsyncid on my Palm TX via the "shortcut-dot-dot-4" trick, and the application "creator" code (DTOD for Beyond Contacts) by using FileZ. If you wanted to start BeCrossword, you'd use the creator code "BeCW".Code:[Desktop Entry] Encoding=UTF-8 Version=0.1 Type=Application Name=Beyond Contacts Exec=/usr/bin/gvm/gvm --bgcolor=0x0000,0x0000,0x0000 --rotated=no --dynheap=4096 --sound=no --hotsyncid="MyNameHere:19523" -a DTOD Icon=garnet-vm
First, purchase becrossword from pocketgear.com. When it asks for your hotsync id, enter something you'll remember. Download the becrossword zip file on your computer or tablet, unzip, and then move unzipped folder to your tablet.
Open the GVM launcher on the tablet, and install the becrossword prc file.
Once it installs correctly, DON'T launch it. Close the launcher and open xterm.
In exterm, enter:
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$ cd /usr/bin/gvm $ ./gvm --hotsyncid=[your hotsync id]
You can from now on launch becrossword using the normal gvm launcher.
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2008-07-09
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Xword is available for N8X0 - works great! NO need for Garnet VM. Works w/ .puz files i.e NY Times.
Look in the app manager.
Look in the app manager.
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2008-07-18
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#17
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Originally Posted by Wes Doobner
Yes, but it's not as responsive, and lacks handwriting support. I'm loving becrossword via GVM!
Xword is available for N8X0 - works great! NO need for Garnet VM. Works w/ .puz files i.e NY Times.
Look in the app manager.
I have yet to figure out how to convince BeCrossword of the ID on the version running in GVM...not sure if I even will be able since I have a Sony Clie and the closest the VM comes is a T/X...