downloading .exe files

[bmeprops]

Is there any software, preferebly cab files, that I can install directly on my axim that would allow me to install & run .exe file applications?
Recently, I downloaded some software from sites like mobihand, etc; one was a .zip and the other an .exe file. I ended up having to get refunds because after downloading to my axim I received the red x stating:
There is no application associated with _______. Run the application first, then open this file from within the application:realmad:.

[Box]

Exe file are for running on your PC.
Run the exe with your device connected and it will install the cab file.
If you want to install something directly to you Ax you need to download the .cab file.

[bmeprops]

Exe file are for running on your PC.
Run the exe with your device connected and it will install the cab file.
If you want to install something directly to you Ax you need to download the .cab file.

Damn!
So the only way to install .exe is through windows:realmad:?
The reason I ask was because I usually download cab files directly to my axim, but these 2 apps I wanted didn't show what kind of file extension they were associated with.
I only have 2 macs at the present but I was heavily pondering getting an hp w/windows.

[Steven855]

Or, depending on the processor on your mac (must be intel processor), you can install windows in it.

[mostlylisten]

I can't think of any new application that was delivered to the axim without the desktop.

A zip file will never unzip in using just the axim. An .exe file needs the desktop and then will go straight through active sync and into ppc. Asks you whether you give it permision ect.

A .cab file you need to drag and drop the file to the correct location in the desktop file and this syncs in the ppc. Specifics are located on other threads.

[Kevin1a]

I don't understand why all the developers don't provide cab files for thier products. It seems the overwhelming preference is for cabs, and I too subscribe to this group of users.

[bmeprops]

The mystery is solved...so seek and define!
Ok, There's a program called "File Juicer". here's the link: THE FILE JUICER.

You can read about the specifics in the link, but it basically finds and extracts any type of file extensions and checks to see if the developer added any other files (zip, cab, msi; etc).

1. I downloaded a program called File Juicer to my mac (I also downloaded missing sync off of markspace.com, but I didn't really need it).

2. I then went to pocketgear.com and downloaded the programs that I wanted and put them on the mac.

3. I dragged & dropped the files on the juicer converter, which created a new folder. The developer did include cab files, in this instance.

4. I dragged the cab files to my desktop.

5. I bluetoothed the cab files to my axim :approve:.

THE MYSTERY IS SOLVED...SO SEEK AND DEFINE!


If the monitors could make this a sticky it would be helpful to the mac users.
If the developer didn't include cab files, this may not work and you might have to get missing sync.
Now I can put off buying an HP desktop for a while, even though I know I'll eventually have to get one.