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Oct 31 07:17:59 <calcmandan> can the gemini be configured to reject all calls but send/receive texts?
Oct 31 07:18:59 <calcmandan> i was exploring making my own pda but found this channel by happy accident. i'm looking for a pda to replace my palmpilot and my normal phone is rarely used but to do anything but text. i didn't know the gemini existed until ten minutes ago. it's fascinating.
Oct 31 07:42:58 <flux> I don't think there's any particular gemini-specific functionality for that, but perhaps there is an external application for that. haven't heard of one, though.
Oct 31 07:44:27 <calcmandan> if i forward the calls to my other cell, that may work but i'm not sure if that'll route the texts too.
Oct 31 07:52:11 <flux> I'm pretty sure it doesn't. Can depend on the operator.
Oct 31 07:52:34 <flux> you could forward the calls to tiself 🤔
Oct 31 07:52:47 <flux>  * you could forward the calls to itself 🤔
Oct 31 07:56:28 <calcmandan> i saw a post on the oesf forum. someone has a verizon sim on his gemini pda and it has sms but no voice services. i can do that.
Oct 31 07:56:44 <calcmandan> then i won't have to worry about disabling it on the phone if it doesn't have the capability on the account. that makes life so much simpler.
Oct 31 07:57:14 <calcmandan> then it can be a true pda in the modern age.
Oct 31 07:57:29 <calcmandan> and it is in the price range of what i'm looking for. stoked i am
Oct 31 07:57:59 <calcmandan> flux, do you have a preferred linux on your gemini?
Oct 31 07:58:07 <calcmandan> i despise android.
Oct 31 07:58:26 <calcmandan> i take that back, i don't despise android. i just strongly prefer linux.
Oct 31 08:05:04 <flux> I just use Android. termux makes life bearable. difficult to interact with some devices without android, ie. my watch, my VR camera - and some services, such as the backend of the watch, my bank, MobilePay..
Oct 31 08:07:39 <calcmandan> oh yeah, i'm not really a fan of iot. but i can see why you'd want droid for that equipment.
Oct 31 08:08:11 <calcmandan> does texting work well on linux?
Oct 31 17:41:51 <TheKit> calcmandan, you mean sending/receiving SMSes or something else?
Oct 31 22:50:16 <calcmandan> yes
Oct 31 22:51:07 <calcmandan> i went to sprint and tmobile today. they both confirm having no-voice plans for tablets that allow sms sending. so i'll go with that. i'm ordering my gemini today.
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