3. Organization of the material

The document introduces its topics in a logical order, corresponding to the steps required to put GNU/Linux on an iPAQ.

Chapter 1 begins with the proper setup of connection of an iPAQ running PocketPC to a GNU/Linux host.

Chapter 2 covers the backup of the original system and user data.

Chapter 3 quickly shows how to setup a terminal connection to the iPAQ, that will be used later to enter commands for the bootloader and the first stage of the GNU/Linux installation.

Chapter 4 shows the bootloader's installation procedure.

Chapter 5 continues with the installation of a minimum GNU/Linux bootstrap

The GNU/Linux bootstrap will be used to install the desired packages. At that point, we should consider that we have a running system, though not very attractive from a user point of view.

Chapter 6 provides an in-depth view on how to setup an USB network between the GNU/Linux host and the iPAQ.

Chapter 7 finishes the installation of the Familiar GNU/Linux distribution.

Chapter 8 covers the installation of the basic Opie packages, providing us with a more comfortable graphical interface, then completes the Opie installation by describing the installation of the remaining Opie packages.

Chapter 9 covers the optional step of restoring the original software back on the iPAQ, just in case where your boss want its original system back...