wdenny

mobile 5 has been a distaster. Active Sync 4.0 get the most credit for this. Couldn't do the following.

1. Doesn't work with most VPN software.
2. Doesn't work with Firewalls.
3. Doesn't work with mnotes
4. Doesn't seem to work with Napster
5. Doens't seem to work with Internet sharing
6. No network syncing.

Very frustrating, I have been with CE since the Casio E100 and Active sync 3.11 and this is the most messed up thing they have tried to do. I think since Palm has become somewhat less of a threat they don't feel like they really have to compete. So they give us this bloated piece of &%$*. I just hope they somehow fix it. However with them relying on a network connect to sync I do believe these issues are going to stay. I switched mine back and have never been happier to see a older version.

Harleyryder

DITTO....... i agree with you 110%

bobby9621

I uh...ummm...have no comment!

mark61

I rolled back to windows 2003se and my unit crashed, luckly I was still in warrenty, dell is going to replace my unit

Cheryl

Originally Posted by mark61

I rolled back to windows 2003se and my unit crashed, luckly I was still in warrenty, dell is going to replace my unit

Nothing like a little good luck, eh? ;)

to Aximsite, BTW!

mark61

Thankyou Cheryl, what a great site, I had been reading awhile, now its time to post. How could Dell sell such a horrible operating system like win m 5.0, maybe it is a Halloween scare tatic

lynx_deb

no comment.. -_-

beernutz

Originally Posted by mark61

Thankyou Cheryl, what a great site, I had been reading awhile, now its time to post. How could Dell sell such a horrible operating system like win m 5.0, maybe it is a Halloween scare tatic

You obviously have never used Windows ME.

Flue Bug

Originally Posted by wdenny

mobile 5 has been a distaster. Active Sync 4.0 get the most credit for this. Couldn't do the following. 1. Doesn't work with most VPN software. 2. Doesn't work with Firewalls. 3. Doesn't work with mnotes 4. Doesn't seem to work with Napster 5. Doens't seem to work with Internet sharing 6. No network syncing. Very frustrating, I have been with CE since the Casio E100 and Active sync 3.11 and this is the most messed up thing they have tried to do. I think since Palm has become somewhat less of a threat they don't feel like they really have to compete. So they give us this bloated piece of &%$*. I just hope they somehow fix it. However with them relying on a network connect to sync I do believe these issues are going to stay. I switched mine back and have never been happier to see a older version.

I think you're wetting the bed here....
When you follow the installation directions precisely and you completely remove all traces of ANY Active Sync version on your PC and PPC and reinstall Active Sync 4.0 and WM5 from your CD - everything should work perfectly. You must start at ground zero for the upgrade to have any chance of operating properly.

The first four items on your list that you say don't work (VPN, firewalls, MNotes and Napster) do not appear on any list that I have seen that confirm them as compatible software. Why would you expect them to operate properly?

If you installed AS 4.0 awhile back when it first became available and you decided to skip this step in the process because you already had it loaded, you will be doomed to failure. The 4.0 on the CD is a much newer build.

I'm trying really hard not to gloat here - but I installed on Nov. 1 and I'm more than satisfied with the results.........

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Morphy

Originally Posted by beernutz

You obviously have never used Windows ME.

WM5 probably uses code from Windows ME.

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TLC

I rolled back and will not upgrade again until the problems are resolved

Rsaturn9

I guess this was the reason Dell delayed the Cd's .....They Knew how great it is lol!!

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EngrPaul

WM5 => WM2003 was the best "upgrade" I've done in a long time.

WM5 didn't deliver.

I'm glancing over at the cover of Septemeber's PocketPC mag. It says in big red letters "You'll LOVE It!"

Big difference between paper and reality.

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Xelkos

Why everyone blaming Dell? Dell didn't make the OS, they just distributed on good faith that Microsoft has the OS operational. Hell, blame Microsoft, they the ones that created it!

Dell, HP, they are hardware manufacturers. Microsoft is the monopolizing tirant that can change their software without notice, and not be held accountable. IMO, Microsoft is at fault. Why did they release an OS that was not even past Alpha? This isn't even beta quality software.

Dell pulled the OS upgrade in hopes to save them and their customers more grief. They too had hoped the OS would of been "to specification". So Dell is holding back on upgrades till they can do Microsoft's work. Dell no doubt is replacing Axims at an alarming rate, costing them profits and trust. HP got nailed too. How many other hardware manufacturers got nailed?

Dell and the like supplied the vessel. Microsoft released the corrupt OS. Dell and others have their specs and Microsoft was supposed to create this New OS to meet those specs. But guess what? Microsoft did like what they have been notoriously known for... Welcome to Mobile 5!

If you going to blame a company, make sure you're blaming the right one!

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Tankman

Remember the expression, "Leave well enough alone."

Bill Gates lost a number of qualified programers and he
is saving a bundle. Lots of MS "junque" out there. We'll
wait and see perhaps numerous patches for WM 5.