Pocket PC and Programming in C

[jamesb2k]

I am taking a programming in C course and have an opportunity to do a little extra credit. The assignment is to develope a simple application in C that will work on a "Palm". Does anyone know if this same application will work on my Axim X50v?

If not, is there some sort of Palm Emulator I can run to make it work?

I appreciate any help you can give.

[Kowalski]

palm applications wont work on a pocket pc
i have never seen a palm emulator eighter. there is even an 80286 emulator but...

[Menneisyys]

If not, is there some sort of Palm Emulator I can run to make it work?

There is. http://www.pdaclub.pl/upload/Emu_Pocket_Palm_freeware.zip

It's, however, far from perfect, to put it mildly. I think you should get a cheap Palm OS 5 device if you really want to run Palm OS apps. You can get, for example, a second-hand Zire 71 for cheap. I really recommend it - I love mine, it has a great screen (much better than that of most Pocket PC's) and a comparatively good built-in cam.

We've also thoroughly discussed this subject at http://www.ppcmag.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14669 .

[Kowalski]

i bealive that a standart pocket pc (dell x50v will do for sure) can handle PalmOS emulation. the palm OS is not multitasking so it will be easier.

[jamesb2k]

Thank you all for you replies.

I guess I was under the impression that if I could find a compiler compatible with the pocket pc, I could run a program written in C without trouble.

I guess I'll need to come up with something else.

[GSmith]

I believe some of the tools are available for free from Microsoft. Check out www.msdn.com and look for Visual C++ developent tools. I have Visual Studio 2003, which is NOT free, but provides a relatively easy development environment.



Also look for (and download) the Emulator SDKs. I think with Visual C++ and the Emulators for the devices you wish to develop for, this might get you what you're looking for.

With these tools, you may be able to develop C++ embedded/mobile development for very low cost (free?).

Let us know what you find out!

[Typhoon]

If not, is there some sort of Palm Emulator I can run to make it work?

There is. http://www.pdaclub.pl/upload/Emu_Pocket_Palm_freeware.zip

It's, however, far from perfect, to put it mildly. I think you should get a cheap Palm OS 5 device if you really want to run Palm OS apps. You can get, for example, a second-hand Zire 71 for cheap. I really recommend it - I love mine, it has a great screen (much better than that of most Pocket PC's) and a comparatively good built-in cam.

We've also thoroughly discussed this subject at http://www.ppcmag.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14669 .

I downloaded this zip file. Is the Palm.ROM file included the system ROM file? If so, is this illegal to distribute and have? Will I have to buy a palm device to get a ROM file? And which system version?