Interestingly enough, I downloaded the Python for Windows CE and ran the install just for kicks. It did install successfully on my PK. So, I went to run the interactive Python interpreter. Unfortunately , it said that I needed to upgrade my copy of Windows CE to be able to run it. sad smiley. Ah well, back to the drawing board eh? hehehe Martin
> Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:51:02 -0700 > From: "Joseph Lee" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > <[email protected]> > Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Python for the BrailleNote > > Hi Martin and Alex, > I see where Martin is going... I would also prefer python because of its > similarity in structure to everyday speech, which would mean easier > learning curve than say, C++ (which I am learning right now). > As Alex said, a suitable interpreter for python (or at least, a language > converter between C++ and python) would not appear unless: > A. An SDK is available: BrailleNote is closed-source; another product > runs WM6 Classic, while another notetaker's SDK is in Korean. > B. Someone needs to write the interpreter, or at least, language > converters. Cheers, > Joseph P.S. And I don't want to lose such a valuable programmer like > you, Martin... > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Martin > Courcelles > Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 5:56 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Python for the BrailleNote > > Well, theoretically speaking, Python is a cross-platform programming > language and there is a version for the Windows CE opperating system. > It would be totally independent from the C++ Braillenote infostructure. > Plus, it's free open source. > > > > Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:16:21 -0400 > > From: "Alex Hall" <[email protected]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > <[email protected]> > > Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Python for the BrailleNote > > > > The bn uses c++ for its language. The first problem, though, is that > > there is no sdk at all, so we have no way to request a specific > > language. > > > > Have a great day, > > Alex > > New email address: [email protected] > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Martin Courcelles" <[email protected]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 8:07 AM > > Subject: [Braillenote] Python for the BrailleNote > > > > > > > Hello there, > > > I was simply wondering what the chances would be to have python as a > > > programming language for the BrailleNote? It would be nice to be > able > to > create user applications for these devices. > > > Cheers, > > > martin > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. > > > If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a > > > copy to the list as well. > > > > > > To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to > > > [email protected] > > > To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit > > > http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote > > > > > > > ___ > Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. > If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a > copy to the list as well. > > To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to > [email protected] > To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit > http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.95/2368 - Release Date: > 09/13/09 17:50:00 ___ Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a copy to the list as well. To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [email protected] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
