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RE: Once again,
Which is Easier?
I know that one of the numerous reasons Microsoft cleaned Apple's clock was that Windows is easier to write apps for than the Mac.
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RE: Which is Easier?
Make sure *they* eat first
And your title is more than a bit Ironic. First HotSync (with the latest Outlook patch), now PalmSource? Microsoft's products crash everything, only sometimes intentionally. When someone learns the location, they should put "Blue Screens" up showing the way.
Also, I disagree that Windows is easier to write for than Macintosh. They are both difficult, but Apple has a method to the API, whereas MicroSoft just has Methods.
Palm is much easier than either to write for. Windows CE is basically "windows, castrated edition", but is still the familiar, complex, bloated API any VC++ programmer would be familiar with.
Why not CE? 1. You have to have different binaries for each processor. 2. The code becomes bloated - equivalent Palm apps expand 10x sometimes. 3. The API is complex so you have to write more code and worry about more things to make it work right. 4. Microsoft tends to usurp good applications - why write a handheld optimized spreadsheet when they forcefeed PocketExcel (compare that to any Palm spreadsheet and you will understand)? 5. PocketPC/WinCE is designed to lock you to your desktop and MS Office instead of being an extension and allowing for any app to integrate - they don't have a Mac version, and does Pocket Outlook sync with anything other than Outlook?.
There'll probably be Freebie PocketPCs
Typical PocketPC device: $500
Visor Prism, VIIx: $450
Palm Vx: $400
Palm IIIc: $330
Note the "underpowered, greyscale" Vx is still commanding a premium over the IIIc.
Microsoft's idea of "Pocket" differs. Note that the "Pocket" reference for W2K administration is a thick trade paper (5x7?) sized book - I don't have any pockets it would fit in. I guess they bring this attitude to the PocketPC OS.
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