12-03-2003, 06:19 PM
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Replacing the Laptop
A number of our readers have discussed how they can leave their laptop at home thanks to their Pocket PC, which can do many of the same things, just with a smaller screen. But what about SmartPhones? A recent article has suggested that SmartPhones may also be a potential laptop replacement.
Personally, I have some doubts. At this point, even a PPC isn't a full laptop replacement for me, as there are a number of things it doesn't have that I need, such as a full-fledged C++ compiler.
What do you think? What is the minimum gadget set that you can take on the road?
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12-03-2003, 06:36 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Jul 2003
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It doesn't have commercial C++, I doubt any company will spend money developing it.
but PPC has GCC port already so...
no more excuse for you sister.
http://mifki.ru/pocketgcc/
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12-03-2003, 06:38 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Oct 2003
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As a Junior in computer science and mathematics I lugged two full PC's home and back for thanksgiving break. My pocket pc was not enough since I needed to do some coding and compiling with GNU. As for cell phones, i don't use em.
If I had a laptop, it would be the minimum gadget to take on the road.
Has anyone had any luck with telnet programs on PPC in order to do some coding and compiling remotely? Does there exist a pocket Putty?
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12-03-2003, 06:44 PM
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Editor Emeritus
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I'm in hotels 2 to 3 days a week, I need everything with me.
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12-03-2003, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by SandersP
It doesn't have commercial C++, I doubt any company will spend money developing it.
but PPC has GCC port already so...
no more excuse for you sister.
http://mifki.ru/pocketgcc/ |
Heheheheheh. Except that to test my code I have to actually run it, and it can take 4-6 hours (and in some cases much more) to run on my 2GHz desktop.... 8O
I think it'll be a while before Pocket PCs have the power I need for my coding, even if there *is* a C compiler.
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12-03-2003, 07:07 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Jul 2003
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hey you change the requirement parameter :mrgreen:
so it turns out not only you need a full compiler but also a powerful hardware to run the code.
well, I cannot go anywhere without having access to a superkoompuuter. :razzing:
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12-03-2003, 07:07 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Personally, I doubt a PPC or phone will ever replace a desktop PC, at least for me. As Kati suggested, the PPC simply is not powerful enough for many programming tasks (my line of work as well 8) ). A laptop would probably do for me, but I don't own one :cry: (and don't travel anyway). Also, I can't see anything short of direct mind-interface 0X replacing a keyboard for writing code. That being said, I do take my little Axim everywhere, almost. I can't do work on it, but I can do a lot of things that make life and work easier.
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12-03-2003, 07:10 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Sep 2005
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Originally Posted by SandersP
It doesn't have commercial C++, I doubt any company will spend money developing it.
but PPC has GCC port already so...
no more excuse for you sister.
http://mifki.ru/pocketgcc/ |
Sometimes, you guys scare me.  Thanks for the link!!!
Anyone actually tried this? Does it complies with the latest C++ standards?
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12-03-2003, 07:32 PM
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Magi
Join Date: Feb 2004
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If I had my dream job (full time writer), I wouldn't need to take my laptop. However, in the real world, I have to connect to my company's network, which has very high security. My PPC just doesn't cut it, I'm afraid... 
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12-03-2003, 07:41 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Well, I said "...I could get by with just a Pocket PC (and maybe a cell phone)," but it really depends.
If the travel is work related, or just a weekend away, I'd probably take the laptop with me.
If I am on vacation and work is off limits, the only way to take a true vacation, then a cell phone and Pocket PC are all I need.
I haven't looked too closely at the Smartphones. If the screen was big enough to read a book, then maybe I could get by with one of those.
This is a case of, it depends.
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