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tc - 24 Aug 2007 15:42 GMT

I already know the answer to this, I think, but I have a customer who wants
to connect a load of portables to a PC, but they can't install any software.
This includes Active Sync.

Yes, I know this is a rediculous situation, but that's what I've got to work
with.

The only thing I can think of, is to set up the RF on each portable and use
a network share to store portable data.

Anyone any other ideas?

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Richard Jones - 24 Aug 2007 23:41 GMT

> I already know the answer to this, I think, but I have a customer who wants
> to connect a load of portables to a PC, but they can't install any software.
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> Anyone any other ideas?

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tc - 29 Aug 2007 12:55 GMT

So you're basically sending data through sockets?

I have thought of writing a small socket application to handle multiple
portables, as there is little on the market. Basically a Host app that
listens for instructions from the portable and returns data from a database.
Basically sending SQL commands to the host, the host would act.

The problem is it means a thick app on the portable. I'll have a dig
through your site and see if there's any inspiration there!

Thanks.

>> I already know the answer to this, I think, but I have a customer who
>> wants
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> browser portals delivered by internet explorere mobile, its all open
> to you. Go forth and have a hell of a lot of fun in the process...

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