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]

Post by The Mad Ape
So I have been informed that VS 2010 does not offer smart device
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]

Post by ralph

Post by The Mad Ape
So I have been informed that VS 2010 does not offer smart device
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

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

Thanks
TMA