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HazelB
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_ 		16. July 2009 @ 21:53 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
So, my 14 yo grandson has bargained with the parents; scholarship for an iPhone 3G. He has a 64bit Ubuntu laptop. Anyone successfully used the iTunes or other apps with Ubuntu?

Is there a better phone choice?
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varnull
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_ 		19. July 2009 @ 01:50 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I guess the total silence says it all.. we use free open source operating systems.. Why would we buy proprietary hardware requiring proprietary software?
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HazelB
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_ 		19. July 2009 @ 11:42 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
That's what I thought for Linux support. Is there an alternative phone or device that will work with Ubuntu?

The solution for now is to boot online with XP and go with that. I suspect the iPhone is as much a social issue for 'fitting in'. This is a valid point for teens, especially for integrating special needs into the mix.

Thanks for reading the post...
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_ 		19. July 2009 @ 16:36 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
There are far better phones on the market.. but as for something that works with n00buntu? .. seeing as the manufactures are tight and taking it from M$ and rarely even release software for macs you will have to rely on some open source coder somewhere writing something... forget the "fashion statement" .. there is linux support for phones usually about 6-12 months after they come to market.. but even my old nokia 7250i isn't supported down usb.. only through a serial cable.
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HazelB
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_ 		20. July 2009 @ 01:43 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thank you.
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