[newbie] Pocket PC development

[Guest]

Hi,

this is my first try to develop an application targeting a Pocket PC - but
some really newbie questions are still unsolved for me

- Is there any difference between Windows Mobile (SE) 2003 and Win CE?
- Is it possible to simulate a ActiveSync event (pocket pc plugged into
docking station) with the emulator services that are included in vs.net 2003?
- Are there any special resources for this type of development on any web
site you'd recommend?

thanks
Peter

 

[Guest]

- Is there any difference between Windows Mobile (SE) 2003 and Win CE?

Yes. See this link:
http://opennetcf.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=317

- Is it possible to simulate a ActiveSync event (pocket pc plugged into
docking station) with the emulator services that are included in vs.net
2003?

You can make a real ActiveSync connection, so simulation isn't necessary.

- Are there any special resources for this type of development on any web
site you'd recommend?

Yes. www.opennetcf.org

-Chris

 

[Guest]

Thanks for replying! Just one more question: What do you mean by " You can
make a real ActiveSync connection, so simulation isn't necessary. "? The
problem is, that at the moment, I do not have real hardware (a pocket pc
actually) to test my software, but nethertheless need to trigger ActiveSyncs
in my pocket pc application. How can I create an ActiveSync connection
between the emulator and my 'host' PC?

Thanks
Peter

 

[Guest]

Read the documentation/readme that came woith the emulator - it explains how
to make the connection.

-Chris

 

[nzpcmad]

In terms of resources:

CF FAQ:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/smartclient/community/cffaq/default.aspx

PPC FAQ: http://www.cewindows.net/