**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Apr 04 02:59:59 2012 Apr 04 05:46:23 hello, anyone around with knowledge about screens/digitizers? Apr 04 06:54:33 MrPingu, ping Apr 04 07:05:12 Hurrian, pong Apr 04 07:10:16 Anyway, my screen is sort of scratched. It looks like the uppermost layer has come off at some places. Something I don't understand while I never hit my screen with something hard and sharp. Apr 04 07:11:22 I only need to replace the digitizer, if I am right? Apr 04 07:15:40 MrPingu: you missed people like DocScrutinizer yesterday. your issue does sound like a digitizer problem to me. i'm sure digitizer will really need replacing, whatever else may be the problem Apr 04 07:18:16 you'll do replacement on your own, or you will get someone to do it for you? Apr 04 07:19:50 Well I don't know yet, everything is still working fine but you really feel some relief when you wipe your finger over the screen Apr 04 07:20:49 I will get a new phone this summerp but I don't want to abandon my N900 ;) Apr 04 07:21:57 So if it's rather cheap to replace(don't even know where to get one) the digitizer, I will do that. Probably on my own Apr 04 07:28:11 yup, digitizer Apr 04 07:28:35 it's easy to replace, but you need to disassemble entire screen Apr 04 07:29:43 Thank you Apr 04 07:30:24 I don't want to spend much money on this phone as I know, it will become a toy in the summer and I am just a poor student Apr 04 07:31:00 Can I get some digitizer from ebay, or do you really discourage that? Apr 04 07:31:52 I mean, some places sell digitizers for about 80 EUR, some for 45 EUR and some for about 20. Apr 04 07:41:11 Hi. I'm looking at the buy & sell forums on maemo.org and it looks like N900 is a pretty attractive piece of hardware. I was looking to buy a new one since the old one's screen is slowly, but steadily, becoming less responsive. (maybe I polish it too much?) Apr 04 07:41:40 Is there any other phone or hardware that is comparable to the N900 in feature set, in particular the Linux feel and open repository? Apr 04 07:42:00 I basically only use the e-mail, IM and terminal. Apr 04 07:42:16 (oh and sometimes code a wee bit of python and perl) Apr 04 07:42:27 I don't think so Apr 04 07:42:41 Checked out a "top ten best keyboarded phones", but they were all running Android. Apr 04 07:43:03 Yeah, maemo is the only "real" linux Apr 04 07:43:05 N900 wasnt even on that list even though everyone knows it is and always will be the best phone that ever was/existed. Apr 04 07:43:18 MrPingu: I've got an N9, but I'm trying to get a refund Apr 04 07:43:44 first trip back to Nokia they reflashed it and sent it back, still trying to gets the moneys back. Apr 04 07:45:18 950, E7 ? Apr 04 07:45:34 E7, looks nice Apr 04 07:45:44 and there it stops: runing symbian Apr 04 07:46:17 Well... I prefer symbian Apr 04 07:46:27 over windows, that is. Apr 04 07:46:34 or what the hell "Nokia Belle OS" is Apr 04 07:46:52 Nokia Belle OS, is symbian ;) Apr 04 07:46:53 :P Apr 04 07:47:28 I used to make CFW's for Nokia 5800 XD Apr 04 07:47:45 I dont know what CFW or 5800 is Apr 04 07:47:54 All I know is that there is NO replacement for the N900. Apr 04 07:47:59 Symbian touchscreen phone ;) Apr 04 07:48:13 anybody know where the fengoffice # is? Apr 04 07:48:26 Sorry but I got to go, cya Apr 04 07:48:39 i still think the e7 is ok Apr 04 07:49:00 Has anyone tried running Maemo 5 on anything other than a N900 ? Apr 04 07:49:03 like maybe E7 Apr 04 07:49:17 i am a lit7le curious about the nokia numbering system Apr 04 07:49:19 or perhaps even Samsung or HTC etc? Apr 04 07:49:23 seems random heh Apr 04 07:49:49 from n900 to n9 Apr 04 07:49:53 Macer: no need to worry, now that Microsoft has bought Nokia they will name their phones Phone 8, 9, 10, 11 and then 2015 Apr 04 07:50:06 Macer: I don't think N9 is the next N900 tho Apr 04 07:50:10 they did?? Apr 04 07:50:14 Macer: yes. Apr 04 07:50:18 where have you been? Apr 04 07:50:19 wow Apr 04 07:50:25 kind of saw that coming tho Apr 04 07:50:32 they didn't buy Nokia shares tho Apr 04 07:50:39 i mean officially purchased nokia? Apr 04 07:50:42 they just "bought" them, like a john buys a hooker. Apr 04 07:50:44 oh Apr 04 07:50:50 meh lol Apr 04 07:51:04 Wtf would anybody buy shares in a company that is spiralling out of control into financial disaster? Apr 04 07:51:10 MS Whore 1.0 Apr 04 07:51:13 Yes. Apr 04 07:51:25 patents Apr 04 07:51:30 :-) Apr 04 07:51:35 Actually, I prefer to try Maemo on a non-Nokia device since I dont want to support them financially Apr 04 07:51:38 im sure nokia has a ton of them Apr 04 07:51:39 But Im getting real desperate Apr 04 07:51:47 Macer: all useless. Apr 04 07:51:53 The best system ever created involved ZERO patents. Apr 04 07:52:08 not really... motorola had some great ones Apr 04 07:52:14 that google bought Apr 04 07:52:38 You can't make anything at all without using patented technology Apr 04 07:52:39 Macer: motorolas stuff was shit and not really free software Apr 04 07:53:00 ShadowJK: Im talking software specifically Apr 04 07:53:03 uhm Apr 04 07:53:14 coke: there too Apr 04 07:53:16 hardware patents wete good tho Apr 04 07:53:35 motorola has quite a few technologies on lock down Apr 04 07:53:53 ShadowJK: nah. there's a lot of complete systems that dont rely on any patented software. Apr 04 07:54:06 Coke: like? :-) Apr 04 07:54:14 But if I can run Maemo5 on a motorola phone I will buy it Apr 04 07:54:38 heh. yeah that would be awesome Apr 04 07:54:44 * ShadowJK wonders if the xor patent has expired yet Apr 04 07:54:47 but doubt it will ever happen Apr 04 07:55:03 Im googling for "maemo 5 on other devices", very sparse result list Apr 04 07:55:27 ShadowJK: doesnt matter. look at what disney did with mickey mouse Apr 04 07:55:28 In general very few phones let you install anything on them Apr 04 07:55:40 heh Apr 04 07:55:46 and then maemo only has drivers/etc for specific devices Apr 04 07:55:57 obviously time limitations dont apply when you have enough mobey Apr 04 07:55:58 http://openpandora.org/ <- lacking a 3g sim slot Apr 04 07:56:01 money Apr 04 07:56:20 Macer; that's copyright Apr 04 07:56:23 but yeah Apr 04 07:56:40 ShadowJK: not to mention coders in asia dont want to lose their jobs lol Apr 04 07:56:56 what? Apr 04 07:57:02 and india... they will lock down whatever they can Apr 04 07:57:12 to ensure it cant be done Apr 04 07:57:32 I would easily pay $2000 for an OpenPandora if it had a phone feature too. Apr 04 07:57:39 no developer for a phone os wants to see another os on their phone Apr 04 07:57:51 job security Apr 04 07:58:11 I wish the phone market was more like the PC market Apr 04 07:58:18 You buy your parts and install whatever you want. Apr 04 07:58:19 especially when it works better heh Apr 04 07:58:31 take CM on the G1 Apr 04 07:58:47 it was far better than any htc stock Apr 04 07:58:53 Coke; well they're changing that too :) Apr 04 07:58:55 So basically, what you guys are saying is: there's no phone that will ever replace the N900 ? Apr 04 07:59:01 ShadowJK: they tried Apr 04 07:59:06 doubt it Apr 04 07:59:09 ShadowJK: Microsoft tried to do the same thing Apple did. Apr 04 07:59:10 failed. Apr 04 07:59:20 In Europe, at least, you can refuse the EULA and get your OEM moneys back Apr 04 07:59:27 (on bundled software) Apr 04 07:59:47 n900 was one of a kind Apr 04 07:59:57 and shitheads like Dell Europe will not advertise the fact that you can do that Apr 04 07:59:58 Coke; no I mean they're trying to lock the bios to only load approved systems Apr 04 07:59:59 and even it wasnt really "open" Apr 04 08:00:12 ShadowJK: that will never work because diversity sells Apr 04 08:00:26 yeah Apr 04 08:00:27 To many vendors. Apr 04 08:00:29 too Apr 04 08:00:42 someone will wind up selling unlocked bios based boards Apr 04 08:00:51 and make a killing Apr 04 08:00:54 Yes. Apr 04 08:01:40 Nokia started making phones into a glorious market, but since MS bought them like cheap whores off the street all they have focused on for the N9 release is selling services that are locked to the phone,. Apr 04 08:02:35 Anyway, if you live in Europe you can get a refund for any bundled software and if you live in the US, buy from Dell; they deliver their systems with FreeDOS, some even with Ubuntu preinstalled. Apr 04 08:03:23 But Dell in Europe "recommends Windows 7 and Internet Explorer" so they keep a big hush hush on the FreeDOS alternatives. Apr 04 08:04:19 if you say "recommends Windows 7", Microsoft funds your advertising Apr 04 08:04:43 Yes ofcourse. Apr 04 08:04:56 And Dell USA is refusing to sell me Apr 04 08:05:13 "Sorry to inform you, but we are prohibited from selling to your region" Apr 04 08:05:59 It's a sade state for capitalism and the free market economy when it's actually more profitable to take money from other vendors than your actual customers. Apr 04 08:06:15 That is, they'd rather have Microsofts money than mine. Same with Nokia. Apr 04 08:06:32 Coke: money is money Apr 04 08:06:45 StyXman: but eventually someone will take another route and make a killing Apr 04 08:06:50 it has become a goal in itself instead of a medium Apr 04 08:07:15 StyXman: the argument is that capitalism drives development for the better, it doesn't seem to be working for IT Apr 04 08:07:20 (through competition) Apr 04 08:07:28 just the same routhe the trading and banking systems took Apr 04 08:07:46 Coke: it is not working, period. Apr 04 08:08:08 StyXman: I think it will work for low earth orbit launch vehicles Apr 04 08:08:18 and also cars. Apr 04 08:08:33 I don't know any other market with the diversity of vendors and models that the car industry has Apr 04 08:10:26 StyXman: also, provisions and food Apr 04 08:10:44 I work in the food industry, we pretty much suck our customers off to get their attention. Apr 04 08:11:24 I think the lack of patents is beneficial to a market when it comes to diversity, development and customer satisfaction. Apr 04 08:11:35 Paying good lawyers is not a top priority for us, pleasing our customers is. Apr 04 08:13:26 Coke: food industry? anything to do with your nick? Apr 04 08:14:15 drugs Apr 04 08:14:24 StyXman: ha. Apr 04 08:14:25 no. Apr 04 08:15:41 in US history blacks were not allowed to drink coca-cola because one of the ingredients was cocaine and it was believed cocaine made blacks rape white women Apr 04 08:15:58 (swear to God) Apr 04 08:16:18 Macer: hhhhhhrmmm Apr 04 08:16:33 look it up ;-) Apr 04 08:16:39 I know americans are amongst the most gullable nations on the planet, but not even they could beleive such a fairytale. Apr 04 08:16:56 Wait hang on... My mistake, the nation is pretty much built on fairytale. :) Apr 04 08:17:01 haha Apr 04 08:17:14 well. it is true Apr 04 08:17:21 * Sicelo lol Apr 04 08:17:24 the historical part Apr 04 08:17:30 not the rape part Apr 04 08:18:05 wikipedia might have it in their article on cocaine Apr 04 08:21:52 Macer: I'm thinking mostly about the religious part. Apr 04 08:22:38 heh Apr 04 08:23:42 n 1914, Dr. Christopher Koch of Pennsylvania's State Pharmacy Board made the racial innuendo explicit, testifying that, “Most of the attacks upon the white women of the South are the direct result of a cocaine-crazed Negro brain." Apr 04 08:24:59 wow. lol. glad i didnt live during that period Apr 04 08:25:03 Yeah those were crazy days. Apr 04 08:25:39 cocaine-crazed Negro brain lol Apr 04 08:25:58 i mean.. it is bad but the wording is still kind of funny Apr 04 08:28:32 Macer: it's the wording from that era Apr 04 08:49:08 mrpingu should check if he maybe bought a used device with protector that comes off now Apr 04 09:08:26 ~ymmv Apr 04 09:08:26 ymmv is, like, Your Mileage May Vary Apr 04 09:21:16 about open phones: openmoko Apr 04 09:22:44 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Openmoko#Golden_Delicious_GTA04_board Apr 04 09:22:52 I think that's the most open Apr 04 09:22:59 hola Apr 04 09:23:09 but no kb, veeeeeery small screen Apr 04 09:23:13 thresh: buenas Apr 04 09:23:23 camera application on n900, taking minutes to "save" a photo after taking it Apr 04 09:23:30 hw problem? sw problem? should I kill myself? Apr 04 09:23:50 blessn900? Apr 04 09:24:11 nope, regular camera app from latest CSSU Apr 04 09:24:26 yo Apr 04 09:24:39 why doesn't tvbgone work on power kernel? Apr 04 09:24:50 dmesg looks okayish Apr 04 09:25:35 says: "trouble accessing IR device" Apr 04 09:30:44 thresh: mail the N900 to africa and kill yourself :P Apr 04 09:31:00 possibly corrupt FS Apr 04 09:31:25 i'll check MyDocs fs indeed Apr 04 09:49:07 classiccamera has no issues saving photos to a filesystem. Apr 04 10:54:36 thresh: fist check *where* it actually saves the photos Apr 04 10:54:45 first* Apr 04 12:02:19 i'm going to an electronic shop and ask them to solder the usb-port down. how to remove the microsd-card "holder"? Apr 04 12:06:57 memory card pcb Apr 04 14:57:37 DocScrutinizer, I bought it new so it's really the screen that's coming off =( Apr 04 14:58:05 oh shit Apr 04 14:58:45 MrPingu: could you take a photo of it? possibly a macro? Apr 04 14:59:40 shanttu: it's fixed by doublesided sticky "foam" tape Apr 04 15:00:14 shanttu: if you're careful, you can peel/pry it off in a way so you can reuse the original sticky Apr 04 15:01:45 if however it folds and wrinkles, just remove it completely prior to reassembly - it's not strictly mandatory for any property of the device Apr 04 15:02:59 shanttu: I suggest you bring printouts of ~usbfix pics to repair shop, so they know what exactly they shall do Apr 04 15:03:07 ~usbfix Apr 04 15:03:08 i heard usbfix is http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=75920 - and **NEVER** use epoxy (unless you want to seal your device for underwater) Apr 04 15:04:17 DocScrutinizer, I went there with pics. Guy who might do it wasn't around so I'll go there again Apr 04 15:06:46 I'll talk with the guy if he can solder without removing sdcard-holder. Maybe guard the cable with something Apr 04 15:08:38 DocScrutinizer, where should I upload these pics? Apr 04 15:09:44 I made them with xperia arc, if you need higher quality pics, then I will get a "real" camera ;) But I think this would suffice Apr 04 15:10:30 shanttu: I strongly discourage this approach. It's way harder to do a decent job on soldering when you can't reach to the USB due to LED daughter board in the way. Apr 04 15:11:09 MrPingu: dunno where to upload pictures today ;-D Apr 04 15:11:29 MrPingu, imgur? Apr 04 15:11:45 :nod: Apr 04 15:11:52 sounds familiar Apr 04 15:15:34 DocScrutinizer, thanks for your advice. Just seems a bit hard to remove the holder. Apr 04 15:16:22 shanttu: nah, not really. Just apply constant force peeling it off, and *wait* Apr 04 15:16:39 it may take a minute or 2 to come off, but it will Apr 04 15:16:54 slightly increased temperature may help a lot Apr 04 15:18:19 Hmm hmtl version of uploader is not very MicroB friendly :P Luckily the flash version works =) Apr 04 15:18:30 shanttu: also make sure you covered cam lens by some thick sticky or a small patch of carton Apr 04 15:18:57 http://imgur.com/a/4jpyV Apr 04 15:19:42 shanttu: and tell the repair dude he shal be careful with daughter board flex cable. No bending, no pulling Apr 04 15:20:02 MrPingu: that's corsica! Apr 04 15:20:21 (not coruscant nor caprica) Apr 04 15:20:28 the "cable" is amazingly rugged, but *when* it breaks, that's a write-off Apr 04 15:22:08 MrPingu: dammit, that thing is thoroughly marred Apr 04 15:22:30 StyXman, what do you mean with corsica? Apr 04 15:22:47 I just got a N-7000 Apr 04 15:22:49 Doc, its sad, isn't it? Apr 04 15:22:55 I gather the "dirt" all over the screen is the separator silicon oil from inside digitizer? Apr 04 15:23:36 No that's from my hands :P Apr 04 15:24:00 Really it feels like just the uppermost layer of the screen is "gone" Apr 04 15:24:53 MrPingu: the strange thing on the screen, looks like the Corsica Island, close to south east France Apr 04 15:25:03 I don't think there are many layers between surface and digitizer "guts" Apr 04 15:26:58 anyway, a scary sight I never seen before. Looks like the digitizer got deteriorated by some solvent or sth Apr 04 15:27:50 MrPingu: you say you bought it new, so you got warranty, no? Apr 04 15:28:16 Well, the problem is, those little on "holes" on the left just appeared some weeks ago Apr 04 15:28:34 and the bigger hole has there been since 5 months Apr 04 15:29:09 Well, it went kind of strange Apr 04 15:29:37 My dad's company had 2200 EUR left, for mobile phones Apr 04 15:29:59 He wanted to keep his old, so I had the right to choose one Apr 04 15:30:05 MrPingu: get a spare digitizer! Apr 04 15:30:50 and maybe you could try cleaning that thing and do another set of snapshots? Apr 04 15:30:53 Then the company went banktrupt, so I had to buy it new in box from sale for about 120 EUR Apr 04 15:33:13 I honestly never have seen this sort of "fingerprints", c'mon! Or are you creaming your hands with tons of Nivea? Apr 04 15:34:16 to me that looks like a fair amount of some smeary liquid got spread all across the screen Apr 04 15:34:49 Well you actually could be right Apr 04 15:34:52 which I would identify as digitizer separator oil, taking into account the state this thing is in Apr 04 15:37:57 try cleaning it with a damp cloth. If it absolutely doesn't take any water and forms lots of microscopic water droplets on the surface of that "dirt" then it probably is hydrophob silicon oil Apr 04 15:38:51 if you can't remove it even with some mild detergent, then for sure it's silicon oil Apr 04 15:40:00 if otoh you can clean it easily with damp cloth, then you probably just spilled your cappuccino over the screen Apr 04 15:40:29 Detergent? You mean solvent? Apr 04 15:40:46 nope Apr 04 15:40:54 I mean "soap" Apr 04 15:40:55 Like bleech is a detergent, it is not good for cleaning fat Apr 04 15:41:11 Acetone is like a thousand times better Apr 04 15:41:29 DocScrutinizer: I think MrPingu's problem is not the external grease marks, but the island-like «stains» behind it Apr 04 15:41:33 A strong base, or a strong acicid is even better Apr 04 15:41:48 sure, it easily dilutes your complete display Apr 04 15:42:14 acetone! TZTZTZ Apr 04 15:42:35 StyXman: ORLY? Apr 04 15:42:41 Hmm I probably spiled some drink on it, as it could be cleaned easily Apr 04 15:42:50 or I had some greasy hands Apr 04 15:43:27 How do you forgett spilling a drink on your phone? Apr 04 15:43:45 MrPingu: good, as that explains a) why you didn't mention digitizer malfunction and b) any problems with your skin on your fingertips Apr 04 15:44:33 (silicon oil is rather irritant to skin) Apr 04 15:45:33 DocScrutinizer: no, Orly is to the south east of Paris. France is more than Paris :) Apr 04 15:45:47 still I think this "peeling" must be caused by either some aggressive chemical like a solvent, or by heat Apr 04 15:45:54 (ok, ok, I'm just kindding. I'll shut up now) Apr 04 15:47:24 About problems with skin on fingertips is true :P Apr 04 15:47:53 My skin tends to "refresh" too much ;) Apr 04 15:48:19 So I got quite a possibility that my hands are greasy ;) Apr 04 15:48:24 btw usual household cleaners for bathroom or for windows all have quite some aggressive chemicals and never may get used to clean your (any) display Apr 04 15:50:07 the bathroom type has acids that reliably remove all antiglare and other coatings from your LCD, glasses, whatnot else Apr 04 15:52:39 the window type has ammonia and/or other alkaline chemicals that also don't do good on delicate plastics and surface coating Apr 04 15:53:13 also the solvents in there are not compatible with plastic sometimes Apr 04 15:53:21 I clean my glasses with liquid soap ... Apr 04 15:53:32 and water Apr 04 15:53:33 soap is OK Apr 04 15:53:42 I only clean with slightly wet tissue Apr 04 15:54:46 http://imgur.com/a/m1Iyl Apr 04 15:55:23 I once witnessed some 8 quite expensive CRT monitors got ruined by some dude cleaning them with Sidol GlassClean Apr 04 15:58:57 And what has the master to say? Apr 04 16:00:27 Btw one pic, before the cleaning is in that album... Apr 04 16:06:19 Where to get a digitizer? I mean are there "fakes" out there? Apr 04 16:12:58 Can't they see at nokia care, how old an device is? I mean, by means off unit number, or IMEI? Apr 04 17:07:57 can you please provide me with the page on how to install the wireless drivers for the power kernel50 Apr 04 17:10:17 Download the kp49 package driver, Apr 04 17:11:04 extract only the compat wireless folder( the folder with the .ko files) Apr 04 17:11:24 extract kp50 driver, and overwrite those .ko files Apr 04 17:11:55 then to load: cd /home/user/MyDocsyour/driver/folder Apr 04 17:12:00 sh load.sh Apr 04 17:12:15 to unload, do sh unload.sh Apr 04 17:13:01 http://david.gnedt.eu/blog/wl1251/ Apr 04 17:13:10 everything can be downloaded ;) Apr 04 17:14:22 MrPingu, do i have to load unload everytime i want to use kleven Apr 04 17:14:30 cleven* Apr 04 17:22:17 MrPingu, how can i downgrade to the old power kernel seems to work fine with no hassle Apr 04 17:24:42 You just need to replace the new .ko files with the old Apr 04 17:24:42 you can just downgrade as usual. if you're not so brave, you can revert to stock, then install a kernel of your choice Apr 04 17:25:06 no I talk nonsense Apr 04 17:26:19 Anyway, just use aircrack-ng from terminal and/or get wifite.py. No GUI tool can beat wifite. I managed to crack a WEP in 3 minutes and 55 seconds ;) Apr 04 17:26:50 And cleven is still usable, only it says so it found incompatible kernel Apr 04 17:27:21 ofcourse you need to have the new drivers for 50 then... Apr 04 17:28:09 MrPingu, yeah and i don't seem to find a decent tutorial on how to install the compatible drivers Apr 04 17:28:56 I want to help you, but not now. I have to go Apr 04 17:29:21 MrPingu, just provide me with a link Apr 04 17:29:36 MrPingu, anyways thank you for your help Apr 04 17:29:44 http://david.gnedt.eu/blog/wl1251/ Apr 04 17:29:56 there is all you need... Apr 04 17:30:17 for tutorial, search cleven thread, or faircrack or kp50 thread on TMO Apr 04 17:30:20 cya Apr 04 19:02:52 Pali can you point me to the right place where i can make cleven work with the PK50 Apr 04 19:03:51 I do not use cleven, I have no idea about that app Apr 04 19:04:48 Pali Hm I see thank you Apr 04 19:07:41 someone is using cleven and made it work with the latest PK50 Apr 04 23:30:34 is bugzilla dead? Apr 05 00:58:30 maemo bugzilla? I heard it's r/o now? or I'm dreaming fever **** ENDING LOGGING AT Thu Apr 05 02:59:58 2012