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PostPosted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 9:23 am    Post subject: Tired of manually updating the database on your Pocket PC? Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hmm nice idea Paul but what security do you have on the username/passwords you'll be collecting?

What devices is this aimed at?
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The passwords aren't collected - the only place they are stored is on your device.

When you enter them in the form to generate your CAB, they are put into the AppToDate XML that is generated and stored on your device.

To make clear, the PocketGPS username and password is not stored on the server anywhere, and is only stored on your phone.

The CAB that is generated for you is automatically deleted from my server when it is over 1 hour old (post Beta).

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

MoDaCo wrote:
The passwords aren't collected - the only place they are stored is on your device.

Ah that's not a concern then!

I was editing my post when you replied, can you clarify what devices this will run on? I'm guessing just PocketPC/WM/Windows Smartphones?
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It'll run on anything AppToDate will run on, which is anything with .net Compact Framework 2.0 or above and an internet connection... which means any Pocket PC from PPC 2003 Second Edition upwards, and any Smartphone from Windows Mobile 5 and upwards.

I should point out that I haven't tested on 2003 SE, but I have tested on a raft of devices from WM5 upwards.

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's a shame, I'd guess most users of those devices are more than capable of unzipping and copying a few files, what we need is an app for PND users Confused
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was under the impression many PNDs could run the Compact Framework?

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks like it does...

http://blogs.msdn.com/markprenticems/archive/2006/08/08/692624.aspx

I don't have a device to try though... anyone? Can PNDs get an internet connection via PassThru or something?

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

MoDaCo wrote:
I don't have a device to try though... anyone? Can PNDs get an internet connection via PassThru or something?

Some do yes but the underlying OS is hidden so even getting the .cab to run could be problematic?

Bang for bucks really, the greatest number of users are TomTom/Garmin whose devices are not WinCE.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah, sadly not much I can do there as AppToDate is at it's core a WinMo product! Smile

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If it's not possible to get to the underlying OS on the PND, then how do people even install the camera databases?

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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If it's not possible to get to the underlying OS on the PND, then how do people even install the camera databases?

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Well for those PND's that support custom POIs they most often come with a desktop app that provides the conduit.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

A desktop version checker / downloader would be pretty easy, but would it really be worthwhile?

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

MoDaCo wrote:
A desktop version checker / downloader would be pretty easy, but would it really be worthwhile?

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ash10 already made one of those called CameraManager :D

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ah cool then, i'll stick with the mobile side of things! :D

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