The ability to specify the processor that a CAB file targets (and doesn't
target) has always been a feature of the WinCE CAB format. The ability to
target a particular platform (PocketPC,WinCE,Smartphone), however, was only
recently added.
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| Thanks a lot, Maarten. You're right about the fact that SP1 files meant
for
| PPC2003 definitely doesn't work in PPC2002 device.
| But this is quite strange that there ain't any error message when ppc3 SP1
| file is installed on PPC2003.
| Also, there might be some performance benefits, but to me these doesn't
seem
| much.
|
| I tested my app by installing the wce4 file onWM2003 device, but I
couldn't
| see any noticeable change performance wise.
| You're right that since wce4 file is meant for WinCE.NET devices, there
| ought to be a performance gain.
| I'd really appreciate if any of the Microsoft guys answer this query.
|
| Regards,
| Asheesh
| "Maarten Struys" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
| news:(E-Mail Removed)...
| > Just thinking loud. I noticed the same in the PPC 2003 emulator when I
| > accidentally installed the netcf.core.ppc3.X86 instead of
| netcf.all.wce4.X86
| > version of SP1. It is my guess that, even though the ppc3 version
installs
| > and seems to run correct, the wce4 version should run with better
| > performance. First of all because this version of the SP is targetted to
| > Windows CE.NET 4.2 devices, but also because it might contain specific
| ARMV4
| > instructions. In my opinion the ppc3 version runs just as PPC 2002 apps
| > might run on PPC 2003, the other way around will definitely not work I
| > guess. I realize this is not a real "intellectual" and knowledge based
| > answer, but until somebody else reacts it is at least my experience and
| > thoughts :-).
| >
| > --
| > Regards,
| >
| > Maarten Struys
| > PTS Software bv
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| > "Asheesh" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
| > news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
| > > Hi All,
| > >
| > > I'm a bit confused here. I'd appreciate if some body could clarify my
| > > doubts.
| > >
| > > In the setup package I'm preparing, I'm including SP1 of CF. I've
| targeted
| > > my application for ARM based processors.
| > >
| > > For this the SP1 setup includes 2 cab files for ARM processors
| > >
| > > 1) netcf.core.ppc3.ARM
| > > 2) netcf.all.wce4.ARMV4
| > >
| > > The first one is intended for Pocket PC2002 and 2000 devices, while
the
| > > latter one is for WM2003.
| > > However, if I install netcf.core.ppc3.ARM to my WM2003 device, it
| installs
| > > smoothly.
| > > Though I do receive overwriting messages, but after pressing Yes to
All,
| > it
| > > installs fine.
| > >
| > > My application also executes fine.
| > > My doubts are
| > >
| > > 1) Should I use the netcf.core.ppc3.ARM file for my WM2003 devices or
do
| I
| > > use the other one?
| > >
| > > 2) How come the cab file meant for WinCE3.0 devices get installed on
| > WM2003
| > > devices?
| > >
| > > 3) does installing netcf.Core.ppc3.ARM on WM2003 leads to any
| performance
| > > issue or is it the same as with PPC2002?
| > >
| > > Please help
| > > Regards,
| > > Asheesh
| > >
| > >
| >
| >
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