TC1000 Linux Tools
This project provides some random stuff for using a TC1000 Tablet PC under Linux. Notably, there is a pen calibration tool, tc1kcal that uses targets to ensure accurate calibration.
Releases: tc1kcal v0.1 Released
Last Modified: 2005-08-13T01:02Z
This happened a few days ago, but the web site didn't exist until a few minutes ago, so this is late. I'm sorry, it won't happen again.
tc1kcal is a quick 'n dirty pen calibration tool for the TC1000 under Linux. It's based on an even quicker 'n dirtier pen calibration program I've seen floating around the Internet. tc1kcal distinguishes itself by being tailored for TC1000 users (and thus it really won't work well for non-Tablet PC users).
Why is this program even necessary? Simple: it uses X11 to draw targets for you to click on. How can you calibrate your pen without knowing where to tap the screen? Seriously, I'm asking you, because if there's a way, I won't have to bother with this program.
That's right, there isn't a way. tc1kcal also uses a smarter calibration algorithm, which is just a fancy way to say that the cursor works better in the middle of the screen and not as good at the ends (rather than the other way around, as with that other program).
Download it already
Development: Web Site
Last Modified: 2005-08-13T00:57Z
If you're reading this, then somehow you've stumbled upon this web site. This is just a quick note to inform you that this web site does indeed exist.
The plan for this project is to release any files or programs that aided me in running Linux on my TC1000 laptop. Some of this information may be useful for people with other Tablet PCs, but I really doubt it.
At the moment, all I've got is a pen calibration program, since I can't really get much else to work. Why a new pen calibration program? Simply because the other one is horribly inadequate and making a newer one was simple enough. This calibration program actually gives you targets to tap, rather than some vague reference to the edge of the screen.
If you've got any information on the TC1000, please feel free to email it to me. I don't really plan on working much on this site or any related projects, but it would be nice if I didn't have to keep Windows Tablet Edition Something Or Other around. I don't have anything against Microsoft--I mean, they practically invented the Tablet PC design--it's just that I can't really use a computer without Linux these days. I hope you'll understand.