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chmckay · 01-17-06, 03:12 AM

You'd actually be surprised how much the underlying OS has changed. Even though the base APIs didn't change, we have to take into account the interaction between our apps and the OS itself.

Apps that rely on Outlook data have to be significantly upgraded as the POOM (Pocket Outlook Object Model) was updated. Applications that interact with the system at a lower level (such as WisBar Advance) have to take into account the slower speed of the OS as well as new inconsistencies introduced by new devices.

So, updating for WM5 can be a long and laborious task, especially for those of us who have day jobs.

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chmckay Aximsite Rookie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 39 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You'd actually be surprised how much the underlying OS has changed. Even though the base APIs didn't change, we have to take into account the interaction between our apps and the OS itself. Apps that rely on Outlook data have to be significantly upgraded as the POOM (Pocket Outlook Object Model) was updated. Applications that interact with the system at a lower level (such as WisBar Advance) have to take into account the slower speed of the OS as well as new inconsistencies introduced by new devices. So, updating for WM5 can be a long and laborious task, especially for those of us who have day jobs.