Linux-IrDA is currently under active development and is actually looking pretty good. Thus far basic printing and file transfer functionality seems to be working and the core developers are already working on getting sockets to work. The code has been included in the 2.2 distribution, but you will need the supporting user level utilities.

• The Linux-IrDA Project page is required reading! Before you attempt to use your infrared port, be sure to read section 2.8 of this document.

• The ThinkPad 390 works with Linux IrDA support. Check out the Infrared Devices under Linux page here. There is another IR hardware survey here!

• And, naturally, as with most things in the Linux world, there is a HOW-TO at metalabs. :)

As soon as I find an infrared device to talk to, there'll be more to add. :) I'm interested in hearing from anyone who uses IrDA regularly from Linux on their Thinkpad 390.

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