On Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:17:49 -0400, The Mad Ape <(E-Mail Removed)>
wrote:
>So I have been informed that VS 2010 does not offer smart device
>support. My model has always been:
>
>1) handheld device aka pocket pc to collect data in the field
>2) return to office download and compile data on PC
>
>This system has worked well for years.
>
>I am ready to do new development but do not know which way to turn. Any
>advice?
>
>I can not use Internet or phones as the data is almost always collected
>in remote locations without access to cell towers.
>
>A tablet is too big as all of us are carrying other equipment and need
>to minimize bulk. Think Dell AXMIN size.
It is certainly annoying and a major PITA (and frankly bewildering -
Is MS really that stupid? Apparently YES! <g>), but I wouldn't panic
yet. It is doubtful MS is abandoning this market, and it appears that
support is forthcoming.
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/f...eHandheld.mspx
If necessary you can still use VS2008 and there are plenty of copies
still available.
Otherwise - go shopping. There are also plenty of other companies
willing to suppy development packages that want your business even if
MS doesn't.
-ralph
