usr/bin/smartpen-browser.py:343: GtkWarning: Ignoring the separator settingīuilder.add_from_file("/usr/share/smartpen-browser/smartpen-browser.glade")Īfter I clicked in the "connect pen" icon, the program crashed and displayed this in the terminal. The program started displaying the window and this in the terminal: I have tried the program smartpen-browser.py from srwalter, but after complaining about some permissions I didīut the program crashed right after I clicked on the "connect pen" icon in the program.Īfter typing usb-devices it spits many things, amongst which is: ![]() I am using ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat, and I have a Livescribe Echo 4G smartpen. I can, however, see a pattern to the codewords that may help sort them out and make them computable. I added a few other codewords and I can now parse the tutorials - although the existing and my added codewords are not right. I added '1110000', 99 as a code word to the force method and it seems to process the E0. So my previous post is just wrong - the code works. Other pages do load error free - it seems you have to write on a page for the pen to register it (I don't know why some people say I am so dumb). It seems that the first force parameter in the file on my pen (E0 is the byte) does not match a force codeword. I only get the Tutorial tab, and both pages are blank. I guess the step of communicating with the pen was achieved but there is still a lot to be done. However, the pages themselves appear to be completely blank. It opens up a window, the pen indicates it is transfering stuff to the pc (same indication as in windows) and after a while all my notebooks appear as tabs with the correct number of pages. Write a comment below.I am testing smartpen-browser.py in 10.04. If you are a heavy notetaker or are a student, I highly recommend the Pulse smartpen to you. Beyond taking notes, the Pulse smartpen's uses are quite limited, so it all depends on the frequency at which you take notes and refer back to them. The most important step in making a purchasing decision regarding the Pulse smartpen is defining whether you actually need it. I would have liked Livescribe to have incorporated a MicroSD card slot so that users could expand the pen's memory. Other than its width, our largest dislike is the Pulse smartpen's limited memory. The best comparison to writing with the Pulse smartpen is writing with a Sharpie. ![]() The thickness of the pen is another issue, and if you have small hands it might be awkward writing with the pen. I hope to see Livescribe further optimize its performance and stability. The largest drawback of the Pulse smartpen has to be the desktop software. If you take notes often, the Livescribe Pulse is a must-have. ![]() The Livescribe Pulse smartpen is an excellent device for notetakers. I'd prefer having a free option from Livescribe available built directly into the desktop software, but it's better than nothing. An application that converts Livescribe written notes to text is already available for $29.99. Availability of applications starts in 2009. According to Livescribe, 1,700 developers are working on applications for the device. This feature alone makes the pen very exciting, since it opens up a whole world of possibilities. Third party applications are also available for the Pulse. It tells the date the session was recorded, and the amount of room it is taking on the pen. Notebooks can be named, renamed, and once used, archived.Ĭlicking on the Sessions button takes you to a screen with all of the audio sessions listed out. All notes are organized in Livescribe Desktop according to notebook. The main page of Livescribe desktop lists all of the current notebooks. Organization in Livescribe Desktop is rather simplistic. You can then delete sessions from the pen if you want to free up space. Once you do get the Pulse smartpen to sync with the PC, all note sessions are copied to the PC. In addition, there are times when the software doesn't properly sync with the pen. The user interface of Livescribe Desktop is sleek and clean, but it unfortunately feels buggy and is slow to navigate. We've tested the Livescribe desktop on three different versions of Windows: Windows XP, Vista, and the new Windows 7 Beta. The update process was slow because many previous files were first uninstalled from the pen, and then completely reinstalled with updated versions. When I first attached my Pulse smartpen to the PC, I was presented with a slew of updates to the pen. This software can be downloaded from the Livescribe website. To move notes off of the Pulse smartpen and onto a PC, you'll need to have Livescribe Desktop installed.
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