"David A. Desrosiers" a �crit :

> > Pilot Install is actually very neat: it does not clear its list of files
> > to install after installation, so I can leave it running and anyone can
> > come to my laptop and help oneself. Great software!
>
>         If you weren't stuck using XP, you could do this today,

I appreciate the choice of "stuck" ;)


> using Unix
> or Linux. I do this at some conferences regularly, where my Bluetooth and
> IR ports are in "send-only" mode. When any unit comes within range of the
> IrDA window, they get sent the content I want to send them. Not HotSync,
> but a "beam", like you would if you were sharing content with someone
> else. Requires zero interaction on the user's part, other than to accept
> or decline the content being offered to them

One ack per file, or one for the whole (or do you use some kind of bundling
program)?


> (but since they have to
> actually point the Palm in the right direction, chances are they want it
> anyway). The same goes with Bluetooth.

In case of Bluetooth, what happens? They get repeatedly asked so long as
they're within the 10 m-range? Getting within 10 meters of a booth in a
conference doesn't mean much in terms of user interest...

> All in a nice little embedded box.

You mean a laptop, or does it require any extra hardware?


In my case, given it's a pretty specialized application, I'll be happy if 10
people come up to be beamed, so Pilot Install will do fine. I could indeed
beam files manually, but I prefer the self-serve mode, while I can be talking
to someone else.


--
Luc Le Blanc


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