noob needs quick answer- VERY ez question

LkyOldSun · 02-19-04, 01:47 AM

HELP

What is windows CE?

Does my dell axim x3i run CE?
Is CE the same as pocket PC 2k3?

02-19-04, 02:02 AM

Yes ... windows ce is the platform your Axim runs on. Wm2003 is the same as Ce4.?

MrKlaatu · 02-19-04, 02:17 AM

Well, kinda-sorta.

WINCE (I always loved that acronym for a MS Product!) is more like the Grandaddy of PPC2002 and WM2003.

Kinda like Windows 3.1 is to ME and XP. And WINCE is like a step-child of Windows Full Size platforms.

So bits of WINCE are still there, they have been assimilated by Unka Bill from BORG into the newer releases (PPC2002 & WM2003).

(You know? All that headgear must be a tad bit uncomfortable when he's on a Conference Call!!)

LkyOldSun · 02-19-04, 02:38 AM

ahhh. So since mine is version 4.xxxx, software designated as CE version 3 ONLY prolly will not run on my ax.

Thanks. That clears a lot. I had a bunch of freeware programs selected to DL (over dial up) while I slept (I mean a BUNCH)

MrKlaatu · 02-19-04, 02:41 AM

Some apps are Forward Compatible from WINCE up to PPC2002, possibly to WM2003 as well, but I don't run 2k3 so I can't verify it.

I've got a couple of apps from my WINCE Device days that run fine on my Axim 400 A04.

If they're FREE, let 'em download and try 'em.

LkyOldSun · 02-19-04, 03:05 AM

alllright :D
I think I will.

Thanks for clearing this up guys. ;)

I actually spent 15-20 minutes searching google to find the answer (to no avail)

LkyOldSun · 02-19-04, 03:06 AM

and I don't know how to edit my post
[edit] I see now-- up at the top by the post time...[/edit]

But I wanted to say that I too find the WINCE acronym ironic and comical

[edit2] Oh, and which is the "Built in storage" on win file explorer- RAM or ROM?
thanks
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MrKlaatu · 02-19-04, 03:52 AM

BIS is leftover ROM after the OS is loaded. It will not be wiped even with a Hard Reset and is a good place to put an Executable (.exe) type of Back Up, such as that created by Sprite Backup. HERE's how I have my Sprite Backup configured.

Not good for some programs, as ROM has a limited number of Writes. It's a large number (100,000 or so), but some programs update continuously and that latge number could get eaten up pretty quickly.

LkyOldSun · 02-20-04, 12:15 AM

oh poop!

on some of my DL's there are different choices- I thought they were mirrors, but I was WRONG

Mips Sh3 Arm ???

which will work on my X3i? Which is best?

thanks

02-20-04, 12:29 AM

Mips and sh3 are pre historic... well kinda
you will be using the arm.
xscale is built on the arm platform.
you probally will not have seen a mips or sh3 unless you come across a hand held pc (clamshell device) or an old newton or something...a few of the first PPC's (palmtops) had mips i think. not sure but you are definitely in the arm class
(im rabling again i know)

LkyOldSun · 02-20-04, 12:33 AM

thanks. Gotta go back to DL a few progs over again.

BTW, will trying to install a SHP or MIP mess up my Ax?

MrKlaatu · 02-20-04, 01:57 AM

I don't think it'll even let you, it should give an error about incompatibility.

ceej13 · 02-20-04, 02:20 AM

True. Trying to install anything other than xscale or arm(strongarm) processor compatible will give you the incompatible error message.
Windows CE(Compact Edition) sure has come a long way, though.:)

LkyOldSun · 02-20-04, 02:55 AM

whew!

I finally finished DL all the programs (over 30- each with a screenshot of the description) that I want to try, and glad I don't have to worry bout ruining my new baby with an incorrect version.

Thanks so much for your help, guys! :D