WebAttack.com Adds Software for Pocket PC!

[Crystal Eitle]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.webattack.com/pocketpc/pocketpc.html' target='_blank'>http://www.webattack.com/pocketpc/pocketpc.html</a><br /><br /></div><a href="http://www.webattack.com/main.html">WebAttack.com</a> has added a <a href="http://www.webattack.com/pocketpc/pocketpc.html">Pocket PC section</a> to its software reviews. This looks like a great starting place for anyone looking for freeware or free trials of programs for the Pocket PC. A quick browse of their Pocket PC section revealed many proven standbys like <a href="http://www.webattack.com/get/pocketpc/remover.html">Remover</a> and <a href="http://www.webattack.com/get/pocketpc/winampaq.html">WinamPAQ</a>, as well as some that were new to me, such as <a href="http://www.webattack.com/get/pocketpc/paintwince.html">PaintWinCE</a>. On the WebAttack site they state that "as always, everything here has been downloaded, installed and tested by us!"

[thomas1973]

I use WebAttack a lot for finding software for my desktop, as they have a huge selection, but makes it easy to navigate and choose because they rate and review every piece of software! They also have one of the best freeware sections around!

They just started their PPC section, so naturally it hasn't got the widest selection yet, but they've already got many of the best PPC freeware programs there.

If their desktop site is anything to go by, this PPC download site should grow to be one of the very best :D !

Thomas.

[Sven Johannsen]

Their choice of a Jornada to grace the front page of the PPC section shows great taste.

[tms538]

I made three attempts to load Remover but came up with the same msg: That the files were not of a compatible format. What's the problem?

[Crystal Eitle]

I made three attempts to load Remover but came up with the same msg: That the files were not of a compatible format. What's the problem?
Well, first you have to unzip it, then you have to choose from among the three folders which one is compatible with your Pocket PC's processor. What kind of Pocket PC do you have?

[tms538]

I did unzip the files. I tried all three of the formats, and came up with the same error msg. I have a Dell Axim. It was not connected at the time. I have a PC running Windows ME (which I hate!)

[ctmagnus]

I have a Dell Axim. It was not connected at the time.

Then you want the arm version. Copy the file directly to your device. I recommend sticking it the \Program Files folder and creating a shortcut to it in the Start Menu, or simply put it in the Start Menu\Program Files (or the root of the Start Menu, as you see fit).

You need to be connected to do this.

I have a PC running Windows ME (which I hate!)

In that case, you have three options:

1) Pay for Windows 2000/XP Home/XP Pro,
2) Switch to Linux, or
3) Suffer the wrath of the evil demigods in Redmond.

:wink:

[tms538]

ctmagnus:

I have Windows XP upgrade, ran it, but decided because there were so many items that I needed to get new drivers for, or the software wouldn't respond, that it wasn't worth my time. Wrong decision?

[ctmagnus]

ctmagnus:

I have Windows XP upgrade, ran it, but decided because there were so many items that I needed to get new drivers for, or the software wouldn't respond, that it wasn't worth my time. Wrong decision?

IMO, yes. In my experience, an OS will work with a particular device if it doesn't include drivers for it natively if a driver from an earlier OS is provided. Case in point: I run Windows 2000. Neither my nic nor my modem were detected as being what they are by Windows 2000 (I did a clean install, not an upgrade.) I supplied the drivers I had from when I was running Windows98SE and now both devices function fine. Only problem I had was Windows pointed out that the drivers I was providing were not intended to be used on that OS and thus complained. I just carried on anyways and I now have full functionality of all hardware in this machine (which originally shipped with Windows 95 and is fast approaching six years of age :mrgreen: )

Also, Windows XP has the means to emulate the OS for which an application was originally written so you should not have any problems running any Windows application of recent vintage on your box.

Anyone with experience that compliments or contradicts mine, feel free to jump in.

[Pony99CA]

... as well as some that were new to me, such as PaintWinCE (http://www.webattack.com/get/pocketpc/paintwince.html).
I've used PaintWinCE for a while, and it's pretty decent. The developer, ABISoft (http://www.abisoft.spb.ru), also created CE File Commander (which has had a link on my Web site for a long time :-)).

One interesting thing is that AbiSoft's URL -- http://www.abisoft.spb.ru -- contains "spb" and indicates that they're in Russia (St. Petersburg, according to their About page (http://www.abisoft.spb.ru/about/index.html)). Spb Software is also located in St. Petersburg (http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11099), so I wonder if they are somehow related.

Steve