[Steve Jordan]

I find it helps to consider whether or not your present PPC really needs to be upgraded to do the things you need it to do. If it's already doing the job, don't upgrade now. I'm still good with WM2003, it does the job just fine, and I won't be upgrading for any new features I don't need. I've saved a lot of time, money, and headaches because of that.

And I'm looking to the future. Computer HW has reached the point where a PPC-sized device can hold an entire OS and full apps. Other OSs and apps in languages like Linux are beginning to proliferate. It should only be a matter of time until you can buy a PPC-sized device, running full Linux OS and apps if you desire, which would break the planned obsolescence back of M$ and make your life easier. That's what I'm holding out for, as long as I can.

[Steve Jordan]

I find it helps to consider whether or not your present PPC really needs to be upgraded to do the things you need it to do. If it's already doing the job, don't upgrade now. I'm still good with WM2003, it does the job just fine, and I won't be upgrading for any new features I don't need. I've saved a lot of time, money, and headaches because of that.

And I'm looking to the future. Computer HW has reached the point where a PPC-sized device can hold an entire OS and full apps. Other OSs and apps in languages like Linux are beginning to proliferate. It should only be a matter of time until you can buy a PPC-sized device, running full Linux OS and apps if you desire, which would break the planned obsolescence back of M$ and make your life easier. That's what I'm holding out for, as long as I can.

[surur]

Originally Posted by Steve Jordan

It should only be a matter of time until you can buy a PPC-sized device, running full Linux OS and apps if you desire, which would break the planned obsolescence back of M$ and make your life easier. That's what I'm holding out for, as long as I can.

So whats wrong with the Zaurus?

Surur

[Zman]

As others have probably pointed out. There absolutely NO REASON to upgrade your ROM or your device for that matter if you what you have now gets the job done effectively.

You should only upgrade your ROM and drivers if you are experiencing an EXACT problem which is identified as fixed in the ROM you're upgrading to. If you are upgrading your ROM merely for the sake of doing so you are most likely wasting your time.

[Steve Jordan]

Originally Posted by Surur

So whats wrong with the Zaurus?

Nothin', though it's not exactly what I'm waiting for. I'm just not ready to upgrade yet (as I said above, there's no need if there's no need).

For the record, my next PPC should be a complete touchscreen computer, running full graphics-capable apps, and that will dock into a screen/keyboard arrangement on my desktop, and otherwise stay with me, with my data and full docs, at all times. Zaurus is a "close but not quite" match with those specs, but I keep my eye on it all the time.

[Neelam]

I am working on the image update feature of Windows Mobile for Smartphones.

I have been able to make a new package and an update package as well ( I follow steps given in the MS documentation). But when i try to apply the package, it says Package Update not Valid. From the UpdateValidator.log i cant make out the reason behind it. I get various screens in the process:

1. In the first step the Update Agent asks for the package validation. When i press ok i get screen 2.

2.The update agent asks to reboot the device for package installation. I press Update and proceed to next screen.

3.An alert saying no calls can be received during the update. I press ok and it proceeds to next n last screen i get.

4. It gives me an error, saying the package update was invalid.

and this is where the process aborts and the process finishes unsuccessful.

Do you have any clues on this?

[yash_anand]

Hello,

The problem seems to be a little strange and there is no specifics in the Microsoft Documentation for the same. Due to the NDA I cannot disclose much but only that Image Update finally ran...whew...

But to pass the LTK Certification test the moment I add ship certificates the LTK Super package for PPC gets deleted and Update is unsuccessful and moreover the updatebin just gives me four lines of which I cannot do much in the log file.

Any frankly any pointers will be worth it and will be taken as life saving remedy.

I have checked the IMG variables and the premakeimg.bat for understanding how the gen*.dat is made but with no luck. Now our method is going towards brute force.

HELPPPPP
Thanx
regards
Yash