Im looking for some sample code to read data from the data pins of a
handspring module. Has anyone come across any good sources of information
on how to read data from a module?
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Karl Kraft [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2000 2:06 PM
> To: Palm Developer Forum
> Subject: Getting Started with Network Development
>
> I'm just getting started writing an application for PalmOS based machines.
> My development platform is Linux/Windows using the prc-tools and Pilrc,
> and
> I'm getting a lot of conflicting signals over the "best" way to write
> network applications.
>
> The application I'm trying to write will basically take data from the user
> on the palm, send it over the network to my PC and then the PC needs to
> send
> back a response. Pretty simple eh? I've managed to get the application to
> build, so the next step is figuring out the networking:
>
>
> 1. Does the emulator on Windows and Linux work correctly for forwaring
> network packets? Is there a better reason to pick one over the other?
>
> 2. Is there a way for my application to get notification when the network
> connection becomes available so that I can perform background processing?
> (like checking for updates even though the app isn't running)
>
> 3. From a programmers perspective, is there any difference in the various
> network connection styles? This is the piece that I'm most puzzled about.
> Can I write one piece of code and have it work on Palm VII, serial based
> modems, springboard modules, cradle USB ppp connections , the
> cellphone-pda
> combos that kyocera is making, etc? I can make my app useable via a
> cgi-script via http, so if that is the lowest common denominator, I can
> accept it, I just need to know.
>
> 4. In trying to make the app useable for the largest audience, what Palm
> Version should I target for? I haven't located any info on the deployment
> statistics of various rom versions, or say color vs B&W.
>
> 5. I'm using a Handspring Platinum. In terms of me getting a setup
> that
> I can actually use via the network, what is the best internet connection
> that I can use with my handspring? Should just get a land-line modem, or
> go
> with one of the new cellular plug-ins? Is there any group that offers
> discounts to developers?
>
> Thanks to all in advance for any insight on these issues.
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