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This page is intended to help answer the common questions we get about JLime. Please read this before downloading files or posting to the forum.

We believe that your experience with JLime will be more like a refreshing lime drink rather then a bitter lemon.

General Questions that are true for all Jlime supported machines

Q: What is JLime?
A: JLime is a Linux distribution for the Jornada series of handheld PC's. It is designed to provide an upgrade path from the unmaintained Windows CE. You can read about JLime here.

Q: What are the benefits of using JLime/Linux on your HP Jornada?
A: The real benefit is that you get a modern operating system on your Jornada, able to do almost everything your ordinary laptop/desktop can. You can chat, ftp, irc, download... And anything you lack can most likely be ported.

Q: Is JLime Linux free?
A: Linux, and therefore JLime, is licensed under GNU GPL. This means that JLime is open-sourced and free to use.

Q: What machines/platforms does JLime support?
A: HP Jornada 620/660/680/690, HP Jornada 710/720/728 and MobilePro 900c.
Development is under way for HP 560.

Q: Whats the kernel status on each platform?
A: Download the latest stable kernel (see left menu) and see for yourself. You
can also check the bugtracker for what doesn't work. Generally all platforms should
have working graphics, keyboard support, touchscreen support.

Q: I got an xxxxx will that ever be supported?
A: If no other distribution supports it and you think there's a large userbase for
it, then go ahead and raise the subject on the forum.

Q: What are Donkey, Mongo and Henchman? Which devices are supported?
A: Donkey is the version of JLime for the Jornada 6xx series. Mongo is for the Jornada 7xx series. Henchman is an alpha (experimental) version of JLIme for the MobilePro 900(C). No userland is available for HP Jornada 560 yet.

Q: Can i run application x?
A: That depends on the application. JLime has a lot of pre-built software included and available for download that will meet most needs. No Windows software will run. If you are unsure about whether there is an alternative please ask on the forum and read the Package Management Tutorial in the knowledge base.

Q: What do i need to install and run JLime?
A: All you need is a compact flash card and a method of getting the installation files onto it.

Q: Do i get a graphical user interface?
A: Yes, IceWM GUI is suitable for most devices, since it requires little RAM or CPU power to run effectively.

HP Jornada 620/660/680/690 and HP Jornada 710/720/728 FAQ

Q: Will JLime remove Windows CE? Can i dual boot Windows CE and JLime?
A: For hp jornada 620/660/680/690 and hp jornada 710/720/728 wince is
inside a rom chip and this means that there is no way to remove wince.

Q: If I boot JLime will it delete any files?
A: Your device will be hard-reseted (reverted to factory settings) during installation. This is unavoidable. Therefore it is recommended you backup before installing. You should also use a separate compact flash card than you use for JLime, just in case.

MobilePro 900c FAQ

Q: I can't find the installer!
A: There isn't one for now, please check the manual installation page.

Q: Will JLime remove Windows CE? Can i dual boot Windows CE and JLime?
A: Since the Mobilepro 900c contains a flashrom its theoretically possible
to by accident remove the contents. JLime does however not touch the content at all and there have been no reports of bricked (=damaged flashrom content) machines yet.

Q: If it got a flashrom why not simply flash JLime there?
A: We plan to, but we need to be certain that everything works before offering any images.