I'm just getting started writing an application for PalmOS based machines. My development platform is Linux/Windows using the prc-tools and Pilrc, and I'm getting a lot of conflicting signals over the "best" way to write network applications. The application I'm trying to write will basically take data from the user on the palm, send it over the network to my PC and then the PC needs to send back a response. Pretty simple eh? I've managed to get the application to build, so the next step is figuring out the networking: 1. Does the emulator on Windows and Linux work correctly for forwaring network packets? Is there a better reason to pick one over the other? 2. Is there a way for my application to get notification when the network connection becomes available so that I can perform background processing? (like checking for updates even though the app isn't running) 3. From a programmers perspective, is there any difference in the various network connection styles? This is the piece that I'm most puzzled about. Can I write one piece of code and have it work on Palm VII, serial based modems, springboard modules, cradle USB ppp connections , the cellphone-pda combos that kyocera is making, etc? I can make my app useable via a cgi-script via http, so if that is the lowest common denominator, I can accept it, I just need to know. 4. In trying to make the app useable for the largest audience, what Palm Version should I target for? I haven't located any info on the deployment statistics of various rom versions, or say color vs B&W. 5. I'm using a Handspring Platinum. In terms of me getting a setup that I can actually use via the network, what is the best internet connection that I can use with my handspring? Should just get a land-line modem, or go with one of the new cellular plug-ins? Is there any group that offers discounts to developers? Thanks to all in advance for any insight on these issues. -- K2 - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Karl Kraft -- For information on using the Palm Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see http://www.palmos.com/dev/tech/support/forums/
