I have a Palm Zire and I've been trying to use the Linux programs kpilot and jpilot with it. The results have been disappointing: 1. Kpilot consistently fails when trying to sync the datebook database, though it syncs the address database. 2. Jpilot is very inconsistent about recognizing the connection. It sometimes does and sometimes doesn't. The basic connection is clearly there, but I wish I knew how to get it to work consistently. Generally the sequence I've been using is: 1. Plug in the unit and turn it on. 2. Start up the program. 3. Tell the program to do a sync. 4. The program says "press the hotsync button". So I press the button on the unit. Sometimes jpilot actually does the right thing, but more often it gives an error. Clearly the basic setup is right since I am getting some communication with both kpilot and jpilot. Any suggestions about how to tame these beasts? Paul Abrahams