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Important Note!
All of my software is for the original Sharp Zaurus models (i.e. ZR-3000,
ZR-5000, ZR-5000FX, ZR-5700, ZR-5800, ZR-5800FX, etc). My Zaurus software
will not run on the new range of Zaurus PDA's that use Linux for their
OS (i.e. the SL- family)!
I have written several programs for the Sharp Zaurus PDA using the PILI
SDK. To use any of these programs on your Zaurus you must already have
the PILI run-time module loaded onto your Zaurus. You can get the latest
version of PILI from my PILI page.
Most of these programs are freeware, but a couple are shareware (i.e.
you have 30 days to evaluate them and if you don't like them then you
should remove them from your Zaurus. If you do like them, then send in
the registration fee).
Important Note!
Each of the following files are .BIN files. To download them you should
right-click on the link and select "Save Link As..." When
the file has downloaded, transfer them to your "PC Files / More" area
on your Zaurus and then run them using the PILI main screen. Full instructions
and registration info is included inside each program when you run
it.
Screen Savers
Want to have look at some pretty patterns and lines bouncing around
your Zaurus screen? Check these out!
- Line Bouncer lets you watch a line bounce
around the screen.
- Mess is like Line Bouncer, except it leaves
a trail after it. Quite hypnotic if you watch it for long enough.
Games and Fun Stuff
Time to have some fun with your Zaurus!
Both Zonopoly and Space Mines were winners in the 1997 PILI Programming
Competition, with Zonopoly being awarded the "Most Entertaining" award.
- Zonopoly is a property investment
game similar to Monopoly. Buy and sell properties and houses and try
to beat the Zaurus before it beats you!
- Space Mines lets you manage a mining operation.
You decide how much to spend on food, when to sell and when to buy.
Try to last for 10 years without going bankrupt!
- Space Mines 50 is the same as Space Mines
except you have to last for 50 years - this one is for those people
that have mastered the 10 year version of Space Mines and want more
of a challenge!
- Magic 8 Ball is great for people that have
trouble making decisions. Just think of your question, tap the screen
and all will be revealed! Neat graphics and sound.
- Zahtzee lets you play Yahtzee on
your Zaurus at any time – on the bus, waiting at the airport,
whenever and wherever!
Applications
Looking for a particular application? I could have what you're look
for!
- Currency Converter lets you convert money
values to and from different currencies.
- Z-Print lets you hook your Zaurus up to
your PC with a serial cable, you can then print from the Zaurus and
Z-Print will redirect the printing to your printer on your PC.
- Zaurus Clipart is a collection of clipart
in a Zaurus word processor document. You can copy and paste this clipart
into your own documents. Many different subjects are covered. Important
Note: This file is in .ZRF format (.ZRF files are Zaurus Folders).
A folder can contain documents, spreadsheets, outlines, etc. To get
this into your Zaurus you should download the file to your PC and then
hook up your Zaurus to your PC. Use a comms program (Windows 3.1 Terminal
program or Windows 95 HyperTerminal program will do) and the Terminal
app on your Zaurus to download a folder (in the Terminal app on your
Zaurus you click on the "UP/DN" menu and there is an option
to download a folder). On your PC you should upload using the X-Modem
transfer protocol. Once the transfer has finished you should find the
relevant documents in the appropriate application on your Zaurus.
Programming Aids
Are you a PILI programmer? Check out these programming aids that may
well save you some valuable time!
- Character Table gives you a list of all the
characters that are available in the Zaurus character map, and displays
their internal code values.
- Key Codes lets you press any key on the Zaurus
keyboard and the different key code values for that key are displayed.
PILI Hyper-Text Documents
Using PILI's hyper-text features (also known as Z-Text), it is possible
for non-programmers to create their own games and hyper-text documents
(Z-Text is fully described in the PILI SDK). Here's a couple to play
with:
- Haunted House is an adventure game where
you have to investigate a haunted house and discover its secrets!
- Cavemate is an adventure game where you
walk around a large cave. It is very loosely based on the classic text-based
game called Adventure. Written by Richard A. Davis.
Important Note!
The above PILI Hyper-Text links are to .PHT files. Chances are your browser
won't know how to handle a .PHT file, and it will just display it on
your screen. To save it to your hard disk you should right-click on
the link above and select "Save Link As..." When it has downloaded,
transfer the file to your Zaurus "PC Files / More" area.
These files require the PILI Z-Text program (ZTEXT.BIN)
to run. You must install Z-Text on your Zaurus just like any other
PILI .BIN program. When you run it you will be shown a list of files
from your Zaurus "PC Files / More" area, select the .PHT
file you want to run from the file list and it will then start.
Zaurus / PC Linking
The old Zaurus / PC communications software, known as the Zaurus Data
Exchange Utility (DEU), that originally came with the Zaurus won't work
properly with modern operating systems (i.e. anything later than Windows
98). I get many requests from people asking me to help them connect their
Zaurus to their PC, but I don't have any software that will let you do
that. For a commercial solution that should work on all operating systems
have a look at RuppLynx,
which has been kept up-to-date. If you really want to try the old DEU
then look at PDAStreet.com
Zaurus Links
Here's a list of other Zaurus web sites. Please let
me know if any of the links are dead so I can remove them, or if
you know of any other Zaurus web sites.
Rupp's Palmware
page
Eric
Brittain's Zaurus page |
