Who is the Dinosaur? Me? Microsoft? Or Both?

[The Mad Ape]

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.

 

[ralph]

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/features/2010/jun10/06-17EnterpriseHandheld.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

 

[The Mad Ape]

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/features/2010/jun10/06-17EnterpriseHandheld.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

Hey ralph thanks for the info...now what other companies development
packages would you consider for my area of development?

Thanks
TMA