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  1. Dec 16th, 2004, 05:43 PM #1
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    Pocket PC app language

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

    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.
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    Re: Pocket PC app language

    where can i get it from. is it on microsoft.com?
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    Re: Pocket PC app language

    Yep.
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    Re: Pocket PC app language

    do you have a link to it please
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    Re: Pocket PC app language

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

    That's the free embedded stuff.
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    Re: Pocket PC app language

    is there a visual basic version or is there only C+ because i have only learnt visual basic.
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    Re: Pocket PC app language

    Both are included in the embedded visual tools download. Check out that link and you can find all the info you need.
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    Re: Pocket PC app language

    one other thing, does most of the normal visual basic code work in embeded vb?
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    Re: Pocket PC app language

    it is asking for a serial number but i dont know where to get one
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    Re: Pocket PC app language

    Quote Originally Posted by dandono
    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/d...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.
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    Re: Pocket PC app language

    I just wanted to point out that we do have a forum for Mobile Development.
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