Re: evil $hiny question



On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 22:17:55 +1000, Charles Kooij wrote:

[...]

> No. It won't work. Apparently Activesync does something very odd with USB.
> And the latest version removes syncing over WiFi, which is an interesting
> design choice on the part of MS.

Damn. If I had known that I would have stuck 3.7 on not 3.8. WiFi syncing
would have been useful.However, as detailed elsewhere, I have got it
working over usb after a fashion.

> However, asking the developers of the PPC apps for cab files often
> delivers results. Some, such as WebIS, the creators of Pocketinformant,
> one of the two best PIM replacement apps (and also a Mac developer)
> provide Missing Sync/PocketMac compatible installers as well as cab
> files.

Ta.

> Failing that, have a look at www.freecabs.de. Lots of (legal) cab files
> of free, share and pay apps. The owner of the site is very friendly and
> responsive.

I've already found that site. Very useful, as you say.

> And while on the subject of good things to have a look at, check out
> pocketgamer.org. I've found tons of useful things there, including most
> recently an opensource version of Transport Tycoon. It is is proving a
> wonderful waste of time :)

Now that is a dangerous suggestion, thanks.

Giles

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