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Hi!
I'm a Programmer for Visial Basic and Delphi...
I'm not sure whitch system is the best 4 programming the XDA?
AppForge or what?
Thanx
Stevie
Each have their advantages. I would go with Embedded C++ every time, but then, I'm that kind of guy. I like lean code.
On the other hand... If you don't want to learn C++, give Embedded VB a try.
Programming
Hi!
Thanx, but U mean Visual C++ 6.0 ??? Is there anything other what I need with C++ like Appforge 4 VB? Or do I need nothing more?
Stevie
No.. I mean Embedded C++. It is available for free from microsoft
http://msdn.microsoft.com/downloads...=/msdn-files/027/001/963/msdncompositedoc.xml
>I'm not sure whitch system is the best 4 programming the XDA?
>AppForge or what?
I guess it depends on your definition of "best".
I do C++, but actually prefer Visual Basic for most
applications due to the development speed for GUI-based
stuff.
I've downloaded eMbedded Visual Basic and eMbedded C++ from
Microsoft. One problem: EVB apparently does *not* yet
support the XDA architecture (StrongARM).
The SmartPhone SDK from MS *does* support StrongARM (not
*specifically the XDA* that I can tell) but only provides the SDK
for eMbedded C++ (not EVB).
I EMAILed the MobileVB folk and they said:
1) They don't support SmartPhones.
2) They don't have any support for SMS handling.
At this point I guess I'll go to EVC++ unless I can find other
tool(sets) to use.
What *I* would like to see is script support ALA PERL or PYTHON.
Is there anyone out there that knows of a beastie like this?
Or, even better (for me) would be LINUX on the XDA (I've
been using Familiar distro on the iPAQ, and it is great .. can
do GPRS/GPS from a LINUX-based platform (C/C++/JAVA/PERL/PYTHON/whatever).
Charlie
You keep mentioning Smartphone here, and the Smartphone SDK. The XDA does not support the Smartphone SDK, as it is not a Smartphone - it runs Pocket PC 2002 Phone Edition - something completely different.
So please, don't spend several hours downloading the Smartphone SDK to find it's not the right one. Download the Pocket PC 2002 SDK. I have developed several apps for the XDA using this already.
What *I* would like to see is script support ALA PERL or PYTHON.
Is there anyone out there that knows of a beastie like this?
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There is a PocketPC Python, you have to use the win32api to GUI work, and installation can be a little painful depending on what you need. It does run and is stable though. Check out http://www.murkworks.com/Research/Python/PythonCE/PythonCEWiki/FrontPage[/quote]
Hi guys
I downloaded eMbedded Visual Tools 3.0 from Microsoft, but during installation, I was asked for the Product ID #
Any help ? :?:
I'd like to throw in another suggestion: the .Net Compact Framework. If you're a Delphi programmer (as are we - I used to be on TeamB for Delphi), you'll take to it straight away. After all, .Net and C# was designed by the same Anders Hejlsberg that designed Delphi. C# is very like Object Pascal with a C/Java syntax, but with even more goodies.
We've been using the Compact Framework beta for several months and it is quite simply superb. It was just launched officially on April 26th as part of Visual Studio.Net 2003. However, you don't need to buy Visual Studio - just download the .Net 1.1 SDK from Microsoft - it's free.
It's just a subset of the full .Net Framework, but if you need to do something that's not supported directly in the Framework classes, you can easily call API functions - or even write some code in embedded VC++ and call that. The managed environment is just great.
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Hi, I'm an experienced developer (C,C++,C#,Delphi,Java) and I did some stuff with XNA Studio with Visual Studio Express 2008.
What exactly do I need to start developing apps/games for windows mobile smartphones?
Sorry I tried the search but I'm not able to find anything useful, maybe I used the wrong keywords.
Decide what to use! For Windows Mobile you can use C/C++, .Net ( "Compact Framework" ), FreePascal (as you mention Delphi - this is my own favorite), I think there is even a VB for WM.
For C/C++ you will need to get the Windows Mobile SDK, this is available from Microsoft. API is very much like "slimmed down" Win32 API. For .Net, Google "Compact Framework", or ".Net CF SDK" or something similar.
I am not completely sure, but I think you will need commercial version of Visual Studio. As I recall, "express" / free version does not support WinCE / WM compilation (this is probably why you did not find the option to compile for Windows Mobile)
Good luck!
Thanks! I have both Visual Studio 2008 (non express too) and Rad Studio 2009 (delphi 2009) ...
As I want to get into game development, I'd like to have access to the full power of the phone Using Visual Studio with the SDK might be better, because as I've read it comes with a WM6 emulator...
Any ideas on where I can find tutorials, to display graphics on the phone?
I program using VS08 and the SDK with VB. Not doing anything fancy at the moment, but it does come with an emulator. I haven't figured out how to actually deply it on to the device yet tho.
When you deploy or debug the application it should usually give the option to deploy to a device or emulator. The device of course needs to be connected to ActiveSync.
Also theres a port of QT to Windows Mobile, which seems to work but far more tricky to set up and get working that just using .NET CF it seems
Does Windows Mobile support coding in C# or C++, and if both, then which should I use? I'm asking this because I'm currently trying to learn computer programming, and I would like to eventually develop for Windows Mobile, but I'm not sure which programming language it supports. I've heard people say C++ and C#, and I'm confused.
Thanks
In theory you could do either one. Here are some links to get you started.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsmobile/bb264328.aspx
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsmobile/default.aspx
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsmobile/bb264330.aspx
The last one has some starter kits for both C++ and C#.
Thanks for the help!
C# is a managed environment of course, so it requires the .net compact framework to run. This can lead to issues if the framework you develop for is newer than that which is installed on the device. However, managed code is much easier to write than native code. There is no managed version of C++ tmk.
Sleuth255 said:
C# is a managed environment of course, so it requires the .net compact framework to run. This can lead to issues if the framework you develop for is newer than that which is installed on the device. However, managed code is much easier to write than native code. There is no managed version of C++ tmk.
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Quite true. Obviously you can write apps with either - but if it was up to me I would probably pick C# and use the latest .net compact framework avail at the time.
If you have knowledge of C++, it's much more powerful, and lots of win32 is the same on Windows Mobile. C# is simpler to do basic user interfaces, but the .Net overheads are far more significant on mobile devices than on desktops.
l3v5y said:
If you have knowledge of C++, it's much more powerful, and lots of win32 is the same on Windows Mobile. C# is simpler to do basic user interfaces, but the .Net overheads are far more significant on mobile devices than on desktops.
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amen to that.
Hello!
I've never programmed before.
So im thinking of learning c++.
The only problem i got is, how do i get started?
Like, what programs do i need to download?
To build an application for windows mobile 6.5.
I know i need Visual basics c++ of course, but emulators? And what version.
Thanks for all answers
robbi13 said:
Hello!
I've never programmed before.
So im thinking of learning c++.
The only problem i got is, how do i get started?
Like, what programs do i need to download?
To build an application for windows mobile 6.5.
I know i need Visual basics c++ of course, but emulators? And what version.
Thanks for all answers
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Oh boy.... Just so you know, programming == crack! I hope you know what you are getting into
The first thing that I would say, is learn C# instead of C++. That said, C++ is very powerfull, but there is much more that the programmer has to worry about (ie, pointer and memory leaks) Also, Visual Basic is a programming language similar to C# (and by similar I mean they compile to the same thing. They look nothing alike) Tidbit: BASIC stands for Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code. Cool huh?
I started with C++, then I learned C, then I learned C#. I use C# daily, but my C and C++ knowledge come in handy sometimes. C# is MUCH easier to learn and also is easier to find a job with it on your resume. Finally, jumping to other contemporary languages like Java is a piece of cake as Java is VERY close to C# (Sometimes too close... dang instanceof keyword...)
As for software, you will need Visual Studio. If you want to program for the .net 3.5 Compact Framework, you will need Visual Studio 2008 (not 2010).
If you are a student at a university, checkout dreamspark (www.dreamspark.com) You might be able to get a free version of VS to learn on.
As far as emulators go, you'll need the ones that emulate the devices you want to develop for
Get this one first, then at the bottom there are "related downloads". I would get as many as you can.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...1D-97A8-4F80-BC6A-AE010E085A6E&displaylang=en
If you want to learn how to program, read a book. I would recommend the "Teach yourself" series. If you want to learn how to program well, take a class.
For tutorials, I like the articles on http://www.codeproject.com/
Good luck!
Thanks for all that info!
I'm a boy at a age of 14.
My purpose is to create only small programs. Like web based apps.
And do i need to buy visual basic c#? Or can i use the express version?
robbi13 said:
Thanks for all that info!
I'm a boy at a age of 14.
My purpose is to create only small programs. Like web based apps.
And do i need to buy visual basic c#? Or can i use the express version?
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Props for starting young! Are looking to develop for Windows Mobile, or desktop? For desktop, you can use the Express Edition. For Windows Mobile, you need Visual Studio 2008 Professional edition.
Looking for windows mobile.
Proffesional costs like alot of money i think.
Is there any other c# editors i can use that are free?
Not planning to use alot of money yet.
Wanna test it for a while and see if its any fun and if my work will be appriciated.
If i come that far
robbi13 said:
Is there any other c# editors i can use that are free?
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SharpDevelop. It can target Windows Mobile fairly well (http://wiki.sharpdevelop.net/CompactFrameworkDevelopment.ashx)
robbi13 said:
Looking for windows mobile.
Proffesional costs like alot of money i think.
Is there any other c# editors i can use that are free?
Not planning to use alot of money yet.
Wanna test it for a while and see if its any fun and if my work will be appriciated.
If i come that far
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You can get a 90 day trial of VS 2008 Professional to try it out.
dude. please check out my programming tutorial i made. I think it was fairly easy and I can help you out in c# & vb.net. I too started when I was 14 and I am now fairly good at programming (being 15 now) But the point is....well, there's no point im getting to now but check out c#. Thats the easiest way to go without dipping too low in vb.net. Anyway, here's where I learned a bunch of stuff::
http://homeandlearn.co.uk/NET/vbNet.html
when you finish, you will be a master of vb.net....if you wanna go for c#, make sure you stick to one language and go for:
http://homeandlearn.co.uk/csharp/csharp.html
I would highly recommend not to go with mobile programming til' you get a basic understanding of the desktop programming (as .net CF is very very minimal compared to the full blown .net)...
ALSO as a final note, use Visual studio 2010 Express edition for programming and if you wanna go a step up into mobile programming, get visual studio 2008. 2010 doesn't support device programning.
rkrishnan2012 said:
dude. please check out my programming tutorial i made. I think it was fairly easy and I can help you out in c# & vb.net. I too started when I was 14 and I am now fairly good at programming (being 15 now) But the point is....well, there's no point im getting to now but check out c#. Thats the easiest way to go without dipping too low in vb.net. Anyway, here's where I learned a bunch of stuff::
http://homeandlearn.co.uk/NET/vbNet.html
when you finish, you will be a master of vb.net....if you wanna go for c#, make sure you stick to one language and go for:
http://homeandlearn.co.uk/csharp/csharp.html
I would highly recommend not to go with mobile programming til' you get a basic understanding of the desktop programming (as .net CF is very very minimal compared to the full blown .net)...
ALSO as a final note, use Visual studio 2010 Express edition for programming and if you wanna go a step up into mobile programming, get visual studio 2008. 2010 doesn't support device programning.
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+1 on this. it's way easier to step into mobile developing if you have at least a basic grasp of programming for PCs. And the 2010 Express Editions are very nice. Definitely nicer than 2008 Express Editions.
A little hwile back I thought it would've been good to start learning in C++ (i started in C#), but looking back, C++ is way too hard to get a "quick win" and it's too easy to mess something up when you dont know what youre doing. C# you can literally go from zero programming knowledge to creatic a bsic application within a couple hours.
MSDN has some good C# programming tutorials also.
msdn blows for a first time newbie. I am posting a tute for an ultimate newbie in the dev section and hope to see a few people getting help from it
ok done. it is posted in new thread....enjoy.
One can not see the forrest thru the trees? I'll try my best to help you out here.
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Which XML application programming interface (API) should you use? Here are our top-level guidelines:
If you are writing managed code targeting the .NET Framework in C#, Visual Basic, J#, managed C++, or any other managed language, you should use System.Xml and/or LINQ to XML in the .NET Framework.
If you are writing native code using Visual Basic 6, C, C++, or a scripting languages you will probably want to use the MSXML library:
MSXML6 is the latest version that's included with Windows XP SP3 and all versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7. New applications should be using MSXML6.
MSXML5 is an older library optimized for Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007 and can only be used on machines that have an Office license.
MSXML4 is nearing deprecation. MSXML6 should be used for new applications
MSXML3 is included in Windows XP and higher.
Comprehensive list of all MSXML versions and variants
If you are writing native code and your application has tight performance or memory constraints, consider the XmlLite API.
What XML Tools Are Available? Visual Studio offers a core collection:
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Windows Mobile Developer Power Toys; (Released with WM5 though usable with WM6)
ActiveSync Remote Display - Display Pocket PC applications on your desktop or laptop without needing any device side configuration.
CECopy - Command line tool for copying files to the device currently connected to desktop ActiveSync.
Convert PPC DAT to SP XML - Command line tool for generating Smartphone CABWizSP XML docs from existing Pocket PC CAB files.
Hopper - User input stress simulator.
JShell - UI version of the Platform Builder Target Control Window.
PPC Command Shell - Command shell for the Pocket PC 2003 device.
RAPI Debug - Displays detailed information about currently running processes.
RAPI Start - Command line tool to remotely start an application on your Pocket PC from your desktop.
TypeIt - Send characters/strings to the Smartphone 2003 Emulator via ActiveSync.
Windows Mobile Network Analyzer PowerToy (Released with WM5 though usable with WM6)
Windows Mobile Device Security Manager PowerToy(Released with WM5 though usable with WM6)
Windows Mobile Development Tools and Resources!!! (Released with WM5 though usable with WM6)
General (Embedded) WM 6.x CE PowerToys link
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Development Resources for WM- here on xda-developers.com UPDATED
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Not (all) Windows Mobile specific: Microsoft Solution Accelerators & ~ A-Z technet :Free power(toys);
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MSDN Code Galery third party resources Plus nice (embedded) CE PowerToys (like DiskPrep).
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Have fun informing yourselves while downloading some SDKs people,
kliptik said:
+1 on this. it's way easier to step into mobile developing if you have at least a basic grasp of programming for PCs. And the 2010 Express Editions are very nice. Definitely nicer than 2008 Express Editions.
A little hwile back I thought it would've been good to start learning in C++ (i started in C#), but looking back, C++ is way too hard to get a "quick win" and it's too easy to mess something up when you dont know what youre doing. C# you can literally go from zero programming knowledge to creatic a bsic application within a couple hours.
MSDN has some good C# programming tutorials also.
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Checking out the tutorial now.
I will start learning c# first. But leaving to Italy on sunday.
@robbi13: I understand that everyone is saying to go for C#, and they all are presenting very valid reasons of why to start there.
I however, feel, from my experiences, that learning C++ is a great way to start because it really challenges you. Take it like a workout: On your first day, you have to challenge yourself to see where you are and what you can do, then on every succeeding day, you do a bit more to get better.
Starting with C++, you can see if it is too tough to manage (dealing with Pointer issues and Memory Allocation / Leans), and if it is, go to C# or VB, but know that you made the attempt to learn C++ first. I tried learning C++ about 4 or 5 times, gave up EVERY single time (started with PSP Development) because I knew that I already knew how to code in Lua or C# or MortScript, and those 'safety nets' actually prevented me from learning a new language, because I was aware that I could fall back on them without having to learn a new thing at all.
Having said all that, if you would like help with C++ Development, PM me or email me at [email protected] ... I would be thrilled to help out a fellow aspiring developer
[BTW: I am 17 ... so consider that in terms of how I learned my languages]
Cyclonezephyrxz7 said:
I however, feel, from my experiences, that learning C++ is a great way to start because it really challenges you.
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If there's one language every self respecting programmer has to know today, it's C. C is everywhere, it's as close to the bare metal as you need to get, and yet it's a simple and elegant language. The concepts you learn with C are relevant in every other programming language. C may be hard for a beginner to understand, but it's a language you can eventually fully master - it has relatively few concepts you need to understand, and few exceptions and quirks.
C++ adds nothing to your understanding over C. And yet C++ it a much more difficult language - you can't really use it without a solid understanding of C, and you need to know a whole lot more to figure out the variety of exotic bugs you come across.
So my advice: forget C++. There are 2 things a serious programmer really must know - C and any modern high level language, such as C#. The order of learning is down to preference, but I think it's better to get the hang of programming first with C# before delving deep into implementation details with C. A hobbyist however can just learn C# and be done with it.
Elemris said:
If there's one language every self respecting programmer has to know today, it's C. C is everywhere, it's as close to the bare metal as you need to get, and yet it's a simple and elegant language. The concepts you learn with C are relevant in every other programming language. C may be hard for a beginner to understand, but it's a language you can eventually fully master - it has relatively few concepts you need to understand, and few exceptions and quirks.
C++ adds nothing to your understanding over C. And yet C++ it a much more difficult language - you can't really use it without a solid understanding of C, and you need to know a whole lot more to figure out the variety of exotic bugs you come across.
So my advice: forget C++. There are 2 things a serious programmer really must know - C and any modern high level language, such as C#. The order of learning is down to preference, but I think it's better to get the hang of programming first with C# before delving deep into implementation details with C. A hobbyist however can just learn C# and be done with it.
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Yeah I think you hit the nail on the head with "hobbyist" it really depends on how much you're going to be learning. If you're just going to play around a little bit and then get burnt out, you migh t as well do it in C# andenjoy it!
That being said, the .NET frameork does have some shortcomings, and to get around them you need some knowledge in C/C++...
Hi,
I have started to learn C++ and have created some programs (MinGW + Code::Blocks) for the command line and I would like to add a GUI and run it on my hopefully soon-to-have WM6.5 phone.
So I installed VS2008, Windows Mobile 6 Professional SDK Refresh and Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional DTK.
But when I start a new C++ project for a Mobile Device, I don't get a form where I can add buttons, etc. (sadly I have no idea about GUI programming to do it by hand). Also, the items in the Toolbox are greyed out (which makes sense considering that there is no form to add items to).
The video on MSDN ("Creating your first Windows Mobile 6 Application with Visual Studio 2008") made it look so easy - but that was under C#. I can recreate those steps, so under C# I can add stuff from the Toolbox to the form which looks like a WM device, but not under C++.
Am I missing something?
Thanks in advance!
Yep, that's about right. VB and C#, are both .NET CF languages, and as such are more or less identical. C++ is usually used for MFC, ATL or good old Win32 programming models, where the code creates the windows controls, etc and draws them on the client area.
With a bit of C++ knowledge you should be able to create the same thing in C# without too much trouble, but there are a few pitfalls to fall into along the way. C++ can also be used as a .NET language but the casts required make it hideous to read and understand. Go straight to C#.
The C++ programming models take a bit of mastering, but the code runs like a bat out of hell.
Thank you very much for your reply!
stephj said:
Yep, that's about right. VB and C#, are both .NET CF languages, and as such are more or less identical. C++ is usually used for MFC, ATL or good old Win32 programming models, where the code creates the windows controls, etc and draws them on the client area.
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So you are saying that in C++, I pretty much HAVE to program everything by hand? (just to make sure I got you right)
With a bit of C++ knowledge you should be able to create the same thing in C# without too much trouble, but there are a few pitfalls to fall into along the way. C++ can also be used as a .NET language but the casts required make it hideous to read and understand. Go straight to C#.
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K. I do know that C++ and C# should be pretty similar concerning the syntax. But still... any literature recommendations?
The C++ programming models take a bit of mastering, but the code runs like a bat out of hell.
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That's why I want to stick to C++. My university prefers Java, but don't really like it and find C++ much more "elegant". However, my ideas [dreams?] about programs that I want to write eventually do involve quite some GUI. I had hoped that VS2008 would allow me to quickly get that GUI-stuff out of the way for now, since I thought I use QT for my Windows (and maybe eventually Unix) programs. But as I said, I'm still at the beginning of my learning process, where it is mostly about command line apps to learn the ropes.
Anyways, thanks again!
To be honest I only program WinMo in either Win32 C++ or C#. Although C++ and C# are quite close as far as languages are concerned, the IDE environments are completely different. Under Win32 you respond to the stream of WM_XXXXXX messages fired at your app by the operating system, one for every time something happens. If it is something your app isn't bothered about ignore it. Screen taps get converted to WM_LEFTBUTTONDOWN etc. A button is a child window of the main window, you will have to create it.
In C#, drag an object off the toolbox and drop it on the form, the IDE will maintain any events you wish to trap and use. The machine I have here only has VS 2003 on it, the 2008 machine is at work. I'll have a look at the other C++ models on it next week.
C# and Java are not too far apart, exept that C# uses the .NET framework objects.
As far as books go, I can't really recommend much as I have mastered it from the sharp end as it were, using the online help and examples for day to day, and internet trawls to tackle particular problems. Maybe others can chip in with a few ideas.
I haven't heard of QT running on Windows Mobile, but I could be wrong.
There is also MONO, which is an open source project to run .NET under Linux.
stephj said:
To be honest I only program WinMo in either Win32 C++ or C#. Although C++ and C# are quite close as far as languages are concerned, the IDE environments are completely different. Under Win32 you respond to the stream of WM_XXXXXX messages fired at your app by the operating system, one for every time something happens. If it is something your app isn't bothered about ignore it. Screen taps get converted to WM_LEFTBUTTONDOWN etc. A button is a child window of the main window, you will have to create it.
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That sounds interesting, but sadly beyond my capabilities at the moment.
In C#, drag an object off the toolbox and drop it on the form, the IDE will maintain any events you wish to trap and use. The machine I have here only has VS 2003 on it, the 2008 machine is at work. I'll have a look at the other C++ models on it next week.
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Yeah, this sounds much more reasonable for what I'm trying to accomplish, but also means I have to learn 2 languages instead of one (I don't want to give up C++). I guess my Windows Mobile app has to wait for a while.
C# and Java are not too far apart, exept that C# uses the .NET framework objects.
As far as books go, I can't really recommend much as I have mastered it from the sharp end as it were, using the online help and examples for day to day, and internet trawls to tackle particular problems. Maybe others can chip in with a few ideas.
I haven't heard of QT running on Windows Mobile, but I could be wrong.
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Yeah, QT is more for Symbian. But since I want C++ for both Windows and eventually Unix, I thought QT was a good choice. At that point I did not even consider creating an app for WinMo.
There is also MONO, which is an open source project to run .NET under Linux.
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Yeah, I've heard of it. Maybe I'll give it a try when I feel comfortable enough with the basics.
Thanks again for your reply, I'll tackle this when I feel more comfortable with C++! Very much appreciated!