isc_jaz

Wich one is better for programing for an iPAQ? Do I need something else?. I have already downloaded the Visual Embedded Tools, do I need something else?

aardWolf

If you want to program for PPC2003, it's best to use Visual Studio .NET. Unfortunately, there is no free download for either that or Visual Studio 6. You need to purchase it from your local store...

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isc_jaz

I'm planning to buy one of them. In college I programmed a lot in Visual Basic 6, but I don't know how different is from VB .Net. Also I'm planning to learn Visual C, is it any good, or is Borland C Builder better?

aardWolf

I havne't used Borland C Builder, and I'm not good enough in C yet to write programs (I'm pretty much a Visual Basic guy.) VB .NET has a lot of enhancements, but it doesn't take very long to learn the differences. Besides, if you're developing for Pocket PC, eVB is not supported in 2003 (so you need to use VB .NET).

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Originally posted by isc_jaz I'm planning to buy one of them. In college I programmed a lot in Visual Basic 6, but I don't know how different is from VB .Net. Also I'm planning to learn Visual C, is it any good, or is Borland C Builder better?

I may be a bit biased, since this the the language I currently develop in, but I would suggest checking out C#.

it shouldn't be a big stretch for someone who already knows vb, and it's certainly a lot easier than C (or even visual C++ as far as I'm concerned). just remember that C# (and visual C++) uses "this" instead of "me". C# should come with the visual studio .net package.

if you do choose any of the .NET languages, make sure you take into consideration the footprint of the .NET runtime environment for the platform your developing for - not a big deal for desktops but on a pda storage space is at a premium.

SquawkingMonkey

If you're targeting WM2003 devices, the .NET Compact Framework is already installed on ROM. For Pocket PC 2002 devices, you need to install the Compact Framework.

If you are using the embedded Visual Tools, remember that you need to use the correct version depending on the target operating system (3.0 to target Pocket PC 2002 and 4.0 to target WM2003). There are ways to get around this, but in general, stick to this rule.

Also note, MSFT is no longer packaging eVB with embedded Visual Tools 4.0.

Oh, BTW, Visual Studio is far superior to Borland C Builder. I've used both.