CtrlAltDel

Hi,

Haven't got my axim yet....but i am browsing around for software as my unit is in the truck coming to me :)

Anyways,

i am more of a unix person, but i do run windows 2000 and i am not familiar with the OS(s) for mobile devices.
Is windows CE an old version of windows mobile 2003 or is it a completelly different?

Also, when downloading software for X50v, what do you get from the list? ARM/XSCALE MIPS SH3

Thanks!

jpmarth

If they give you a choice between CE and WM 2003, go with WM 2003.

If the only non-palm option is CE, then it should work just fine.

You will also see sites offer you a choice based on the type of processor. In this case, go with the option for the "ARM" processor.

Enjoy your new Axim. Hope we continue o see you around, unless you keep shutting down as your name implies :)

CtrlAltDel

Originally Posted by jpmarth

If they give you a choice between CE and WM 2003, go with WM 2003. If the only non-palm option is CE, then it should work just fine. You will also see sites offer you a choice based on the type of processor. In this case, go with the option for the "ARM" processor. Enjoy your new Axim. Hope we continue o see you around, unless you keep shutting down as your name implies :)

ok...Thanks...i will be getting the arm then...i didn't even know that was the processor type

And yes i will be around without shutting down ;)

jpmarth

Originally Posted by CtrlAltDel

ok...Thanks...i will be getting the arm then...i didn't even know that was the processor type And yes i will be around without shutting down ;)

Well...it actualy isn't the processor type. The processor is an Xscale from Intel. But software made for the ARM processor family will be compatible.

Double-Trinity

Originally Posted by CtrlAltDel

i am more of a unix person, but i do run windows 2000 and i am not familiar with the OS(s) for mobile devices. Is windows CE an old version of windows mobile 2003 or is it a completelly different?

Windows CE (Compact Edition) is a generic operating system meant for small embedded devices. Windows Mobile is a branch of windows CE with a special shell/interface designed for the Pocket PCs.

Regular windows CE programs will run fine on a pocket PC, but they will cause the taskbar to shift from the top the bottom, and in general will look "crunched" because they're often designed with larger screens in mind.