After applying the new Zipit Z2 Userland image created by soundguy, I became interested in trying to get Apache2 running on the Zipit again. I attempted to install apache2 from apt and received this error again: apache2 emerg function not implemented. After some searching, I found out here that this error is related [...]

After the issues with Apache beat me into submission, I put my Zipit on the shelf for a while to do some other projects. A friend pointed out that Hunter Davis had posted a link to a new Userland image for the Zipit. The pictures impressed me so I took the Zipit off [...]

I tried to get iptables running on the Zipit without any luck.  Here is the type of error I get when attempting to run iptables:

FATAL: Module ip_tables not found. iptables: can’t initialize iptables table `nat’: iptables who? (do you need to insmod?)

From the research I’ve done, I believe that Aliosa27′s emdebian Zipit image [...]

Alright…  So, I did some more digging, and I thought the missing link was the sid (unstable) repository for emdebian.  I’ve been kinda feeling my way around in emdebian for the past 2 weeks now.  It’s basically debian with a few quirks, which appear to be in the best interest of the mobile devices that [...]

So, I’ve come across some things on the Zipit that are creating some frustration for me.  First of all, I thought it would be cool to try and get Apache up and running and have a mobile web server.  Well, some of the directory structures/files are missing on the zipit, which creates some aggravation when [...]

So, finally I was able to find some time to concentrate on the Zipit.  Some useful information that I learned is that the Zipit Z2 is using the Marvell 88W8686 802.11b/g wireless network chipset, which happens to be the same chipset found in the Apple iPhone.  Unfortunately, there isn’t any open firmware for it, so [...]

I received my Zipit Z2 for Christmas and then started to go back to the clips from HunterDavis.Com and Hak5.  Both had nice visual tutorials, but I was looking more for a step-by-step guide to tell me how to complete the install.  This was a great little howto guide based on [...]

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With a little effort, the Z2 can be altered from a instant messaging only device to a 300 mhz mini-computer running Debian.