> if you just wanted palm/pocket pc support - you just need to write a > pocket pc library that is called via palmos API's and viola, statically > link it in. you are done.
Aaron, I'm not being flippant -- is it really that easy?!?! That would be very cool. I agree with your comments about creating a truly portable code-base, but I would be interested in doing a quick-and-dirty port to the PPC first, get it released, and then worry about a more generic port. While I hadn't considered that before, if the PalmOS and PPC functions pretty much line up one-to-one and it would only take a few weeks to do a port, I would consider it. Manoel, if this is what you have written and will be distributing, that would be great! > you really need to ask yourself, do i want just pocket pc and palm? > or, do i want to maintain the flexibility to have my code continute > to work even if both palm and pocket pc die? :) These are good questions, but TBO my biggest concern would be introducing a new, 3rd party API into my development environment. E.g., I honestly could not have created my app without the support of the developers in this group. But, if I switch over to SHARK, is there going to be the same type of community of developers? I checked out the discussion board at your web site, and it is very quiet -- is there a forum somewhere similar to this one? Also, I would like to look at the API reference manual before considering switching over, but I don't see any documentation for downloading at the site. The site is a little sparse in terms of information and documentation in general, which makes me a little nervous. I'm not trying to be critical, it's just I've been burned in the past by committing to an API that was not well supported, developed, and distributed. So, I need to be assured that SHARK is all of these. Otherwise, any time saved developing can be easily lost. Unrelated to these topic, I see that plain ol' Windows is not one of your Published Platforms. That would be very cool if the code could compiled to run on the desktop -- making it easy to develop a desktop companion app. Thanks, Rich -- For information on using the Palm Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see http://www.palmos.com/dev/support/forums/
