Pocket PC app language

[dandono]

hi, does any one know what language that pocket pc apps are written and what app can program them?

[Mike Hildner]

You can use .NET - VB.NET or C# - that's the way everyone's seems to be going. Alternatively, you can use embedded VB or embedded C++ - those are free.

[dandono]

where can i get it from. is it on microsoft.com?

[Mike Hildner]

Yep.

[dandono]

do you have a link to it please

[Mike Hildner]

Google is how I found it http://msdn.microsoft.com/mobility/downloads/updates/default.aspx

That's the free embedded stuff.

[dandono]

is there a visual basic version or is there only C+ because i have only learnt visual basic.

[Mike Hildner]

Both are included in the embedded visual tools download. Check out that link and you can find all the info you need.

[dandono]

one other thing, does most of the normal visual basic code work in embeded vb?

[dandono]

it is asking for a serial number but i dont know where to get one

[si_the_geek]

it is asking for a serial number but i dont know where to get one
It's at the bottom of the download page ;)http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=f663bf48-31ee-4cbe-aac5-0affd5fb27dd&displaylang=en


one other thing, does most of the normal visual basic code work in embeded vb?Almost, there are a few bits missing but most things work. The main problem tho is that you shouldn't use the Left function, as it causes "random" errors.

[RobDog888]

I just wanted to point out that we do have a forum for Mobile Development (http://www.vbforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=70). :D