Embedded Linux Primer

Straight from the great folks at PalmOne.

1. Email the file to yourself
If you've composed a MIDI file on your desktop computer, send the file as an email attachment to yourself. Then check your email on Treo, and open the attachment. This works with the Mail application on Treo 600 GSM and may work with other attachment-handling email clients such as SnapperMail. Some Palm OS applications are not able to handle attachments; check your email documentation for more information.

2. Download from the web
If you want to download a MIDI file from the web, you can do it directly, using the built-in web browser on your Treo. The MIDI file will appear as a link. Tap on it to download.

My older Treo 600 died, so I bought the 700P on E-bay for a decent price. Once Verizon managed to get it activated (a story in itself) it works fine. Here are my thoughts and tips for using the 700p on a Linux desktop.

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The 700p/Verizon comes with some silly Wireless Sync application. If you use it, you'll have to sign up with Verizon (guess what...it's an extra monthly cost.) I prefer the flexibility and familiarity of POP3. VersaMail is the application of choice.