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Posted by r_z_aret on May 17, 2007, 1:29 pm
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A database application might well work, and might be simple, at least
for simple problems. I don't know enough to recommend any.
Spending some time with google advanced newsgroup
(http://groups.google.com/advanced_group_search) would be very useful.
Start by looking for
newbie
in microsoft.public.pocketpc.developer
You might also look up
database
in the same newsgroup.
On Wed, 16 May 2007 14:06:15 -0400, r_z_aret@pen_fact.com wrote:
>On Wed, 16 May 2007 15:15:03 GMT, neiderer@osprey.arl.army.mil (Andrew
>Neiderer ) wrote:
>
>>
>>I am new to handhelds so please be patient.
>>
>>My boss wants a handheld device for simple data entry. Just type in a message
and transmit
>>over ethernet (?) to another computer. I'd also like to program it
>>using Java if possible.
>
>For really simple applications, NSBasic might work:
>http://www.nsbasic.com/
>I've never tried it, so I can't say more.
>
>The following is a pretty good source of info for developers who want
>to support Windows CE and platforms (such as Pocket PC/Windows Mobile)
>built on it:
>http://www.pocketpcfaq.com/developer/dev.htm
>
>Microsoft and Java have an "interesting" relationship, so support on
>mobile devices running Microsoft products might be challenging.
>
>Microsoft is pushing .NET languages (VB.NET and C#). But they also
>have tools for C++.
>
>All but the oldest Windows CE handhelds can connect easily via
>Ethernet. Letting another computer see files on such handhelds is
>difficult (maybe impossible). Letting a handheld see files on a
>"desktop" is possible. So is ftp.
>
>>
>>I know this is vague but any ideas are appreciated.
>>Maybe a Dell or HP? Don't know.
>
>Dell no longer sells handhelds. HP does. If you wander a bit from the
>link I gave above, you can get comparisons of many devices. You might
>want to use eBay to get something slightly older (and much less
>expensive) as a learning experience.
>
>Many companies (including mine) sell software that does what you
>describe. I am clearly biased, but really do believe that buying is
>often less expensive than building.
>
>>
>>
>>Thank you.
>>
>>- Andrew M. Neiderer
>
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