CPU / Platform list

[n. Smith]

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone knows of a place where I can read about
different CPU/Platforms that are available for different PocketPC
devices.

For example, I'm pretty sure that my Qtec 2020 uses an Intel XScale
cpu, and that is a so called 'ARM' chip, but when you take a look at
the available CAB files after making a project, you'll see several ARM
cab files.

Anyone got any pointers?

-n

 

[Peter Foot [MVP]]

All Pocket PC 2003 devices use the ARMv4 cab version. The ARM version is
used by Pocket PC 2002 and some Pocket PC 2000 devices. The x86 version is
for use on the emulators. The left-overs SH3 and MIPS are for other Pocket
PC 2000 devices.

Peter

 

[n. Smith]

Hello Peter,

Thanks for the tip. I'm just worried that if I made a simple Cab file
available for a shareware product, how would an inexperienced user
know which CPU platform or even which OS is running thier device?

I've also posted a query regarding Installer / Setup builders. That's
probably the safest bet don't you think? An installer that can detect
the hardware/os and select the appropriate CAB?

-N

 

[Paul G. Tobey [eMVP]]

If you let ActiveSync do your install, *it* will know what processor type
the connected device uses. It will do the right thing...

Paul T.