First-look translation of the zxLinux home page (Score 4)

Here's my first crack at translating what's on the home page. It's good to know that my three years of Japanese training can be put to some use...:)

There's not a whole lot on the page - just a greeting, an obvious "What's New" section, and a FAQ. Anyway, here's my quick-'n-dirty translation of the FAQ:

------------------------------------------------ zxLinux FAQ

1. zxLinux is...?
2. Compatible hardware
3. Kernel version
4. Development environment
5. License/usage conditions
6. License/usage warnings
7. License agreement (don't recognize the word)
8. Using the binaries
9. Mailing List
10. Documentation
11. Related Links

Section 1: zxLinux is...?

• Linux for use on Sharp's Zaurus
• AXE developed this version of Linux, with much help from Sharp. HOWEVER, please do not contact Sharp with any questions regarding this page.
• Linux runs as a single process in Zaurus' XTAL microkernel
• The Zaurus environment and Linux environment can coexist:
  • written text input can be directed to the Linux console
  • Zaurus' environment will not be crippled in any way (PC: presumably by Linux running concurrently)
  • however, there are no guarantees made for processes running on the system
  • there is no guarantee that erasure or other changes to Zaurus' internal data will not occur
• Use of the Zaurus keyboard option is supported

(pc: here, there's a link to a more detailed description of how zxLinux was developed, but the link seems to be broken as I write this)

Section 2: Compatible hardware

• Zaurus iCraze(?) EX1 (model# MI-EX1)
• Power Zaurus C1 (model# MI-C1)

NOTE: Other Zaurus models have insufficient RAM, so at this time, they cannot run zxLinux.

Section 3: Kernel Version

• Linux Kernel version 2.3.23

(pc: a dev kernel???)

Section 4: Development Environment (pc: now my Japanese is getting a little fuzzy; we never learned technical terms or technical use of terms, so please bear with me ^_^;;)

• Cross development with Intel-based Linux
• Development kits come in two types; debugger comes in one:
  • Kernel development kit
  • Application development kit
  • Application development kit remote debugger
• To develop for zxLinux, a native Zaurus development environment and a Linux development environment are necessary. (pc: combining? synchronizing?) the environments is extremely difficult. This is why a specific kernel development kit was created. However, we still must stress caution when conducting zxLinux kernel development.
• zxLinux application development does not differ from normal Linux application development. As long as limits are observed (pc: presumably memory limits), Linux-x86 or Linux/SH (or other Linux) source code can be used.
• (pc: here, there's a link to to an explanation of how to develop for zxLinux)
• The remote debugger is used by attaching a serial line between a Zaurus and an Intel-based Linux machine. If you run a debugger on an Intel-based Linux machine and "gdbserver" (remote debugger) on the Zaurus, you can conduct zxLinux application debugging.
• (pc: here, there's a link to an explanation of how to use the debugger.

Section 5: License/usage conditions
Section 6: License/usage warnings
Section 7: License agreement

(pc: I'm not going to try translating these right now, as the text is really long and full of disclaimers and legal stuff; suffice to say that you're on your own when you use this, you can't blame Sharp for any damage to your Zaurus, etc., etc. - standard stuff)

Section 8: Using the binaries

If you use this software, you may damage or destroy your Zaurus' internal data. Any use of this software is your responsibility.

If you have vital data stored on your Zaurus, then please DO NOT USE THIS SOFTWARE AT ALL.

No matter what happens, neither Sharp Corp. nor AXE hold any responsibility (for your Zaurus).

1. Prepare a read/writable Zaurus-compatible compact flash card. (Make sure that the file format on the card is DOS FAT.)
2. Unpack the binary kit archive. This can be done in either Windows or Linux.
   ZLNXKNL.BIN zxLinux kernel ZLNXIMG.DAT Linux ext2fs image ZLNX.APL
   ZLNX.BIN
   ZLNXDM00.JPN
   ZLNXFM00.JPN
   ZLNXST00.JPN zxLinux boot program The above files are what you should get.
   (pc: I ripped this table from the page and translated the katakana bits...sorry, AXE!)
3. Copy all of the above files to the compact flash card.
4. Place the flash card into the Zaurus.
5. "ZxLinux" should appear in the MORE Software screen (in actuality, the boot program), so tap it to begin the install.
6. zxLinux will automatically install.
7. The ext2fs image can be mounted and used on an Intel-based Linux machine.
8. IMPORTANT: To shutdown zxLinux, go to the [Power (Return)] button.
   Going to a different button will not shut down Linux; it will only change the running application. With zxLinux running in the background behind the new application, the Zaurus will run exceptionally slowly.
9. If the Zaurus behaves abnormally, find the battery removal switch and move it from [Lock]->[Release]->[Lock]. This will reset your Zaurus.

Section 9: Mailing List

For program developers, there is a mailing list available: [e-mail].

To Subscribe

1. For people wishing to subscribe, please send mail to
   &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&[e-mail]
   with this text
   &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspsubscribe zxldev &[e-mail]&gt
   in the body of the message.
2. A confirmation email will be sent to the given address.
3. Reply to the confirmation email.
4. Once these steps are completed, you will be subscribed to the list.

NOTE: This list is supported by volunteers.

Section 10: Documentation

• (pc: link to a page on how zxLinux was created)
• (pc: link to the development method page)
• (pc: link to a page on use of the remote debugger)
• (pc: link to simple instructions for a demo application)

Section 11: Related links

• (pc: link to Sharp's home page)
• (pc: link to AXE's home page)
• (pc: link to the XTAL home page)
• (pc: link to the Japanese Linux Association home page)
• (pc: link to a Japanese Linux info page)

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*WHEW*

That pretty much covers the FAQ. Now that I think about it, I probably didn't need to translate the install instructions, as people who have Zaurus' can probably read Japanese anyway.

Anyway, I hope this helps people out some. I'm not a native Japanese speaker, and I don't claim that my translation is 100% correct, so please forgive any errors in the translation. If you have corrections, please post them! :)

Ja na,
- PC