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Pocket Programming Language 1.30 released!

ArianeSoft Inc's PPL 1.30 has finally been released!
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PPL 1.30 includes:
- Brand new installer that supports Smartphones, PocketPC and PC all in one.
- Brand new compiled file (.PPC) loader, which is a lot faster and requires less memory.
- Multiple control selection support in the PIDE visual form builder.
- Multi-layer alpha transparency support for sprites and surfaces.
- Many GameAPI enhancements, including fixes, optimizations, new functions and features.
- Support for PNG file format added on the PC and PocketPC.
- Tons of new integrated functions to simplify your life.
- SQLite v3 database engine support on PC and PocketPC.
- FMOD and BASS sound libraries support.
- New Phone API library to access Smartphone's features.
- Package file enhancements allow working directly from disk to save precious memory space.
- Huge compiler memory optimizations.
- Reduced footprint of each linked list element by more than 75%.
- New memory management functions for lighting fast allocation of small blocks of memory.
- Tons of bug fixes and other optimizations.
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Keyone said:
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I doubt it, probably a subtle hint to guys like AC to try his slidelock program with the new version. There may be performance increases, as well as new functionality that his already great program might be able to take advantage of. Just a guess though.

Well don't forget, the famous slide 2 unlock application is created by using the ppl programming lanquage. So those wishing to tweak their own version of a s2u might be interested in using it with the available source code or other applications / games for their pocket pc for that matter.
sorry didn't see your post above nmeister.

What are the limitations of the trial version??

i already tried compiling slide2unlock with the latest beta version.. didn't solve the OS compatibility issues still

Brazil Dream Team

Greetings from Brazil
I am a member of an Android developers group (Brazdroids) here in Brazil. My personal goals are the following.
Constraints; Keep the ability to root, maintain the ADP1's usefulness as a development tool.
1. Develop practical applications for the Brazilian real estate, tourism and language training industries and commodities trading
2. Localize Applications for Brazil in partnership with other developers.
3. Update ROM to the best stable update version consistant with my goals.
4. Maximize the ADP1's usefulness as a tethered USB modem.
5. Maximize the ADP1's usefulness as a WIFI/BT modem/access point.
6. Develop applications for Kitesurfers.
7. Make best practical use of the ADP1 with Skype.
What the Brazdroids group can do for you -
Answer any questions you may have about 3G and Android in Brazil, also we would like to help localize English language apps for the Brazilian market.
I am an old Unix (SRV) developer getting back into coding after nearly 20 years of just being a windows power user, new to Android.
My configuration as of 6/8/09 is
Phone: (ADP1) 1.0 Firmware
SD: 8GB class 4 SD
Host: MSI WIND 2GB RAM WIFI-BT
OS; XP SP3 with OSF Console 2.00.144
Environment; Eclipse 3.4.2 Build M20090211-1700
SDK; 1.0r2, 1.1r1, 1.5r2 - 1.5r2 installed
Apps: None added
Current ROM: Factory 1.0
Status: Registered with Google servers
3G service; 3.6Mbs max, 2100MHz only
Regards,
Roy Rodgers

Android 2 on the Omnia 2?

Okay, first post, I apologize if I've broke a rule. And I didn't see this question anywhere. So... Is there any way to use Android 2.0 on the Omnia II? I don't really like Windows Mobile and wish I could replace it. Thanks.

Perhaps in the near future.
Two phones have similar hardware to the Omnia II: first is the Samsung Moment and the next is the Samsung Beam.
The three share the exact same CPU and only the latter differs in RAM; the beam has 384mb ram but this is probably because it also sports a projector and I assume it is going to be a very resource intensive app.
Both the Beam and the Moment (well at least the Sprint version) will eventually have Android 2.1 on there. If someone still has an interest in this old device which seemed to have so much support and potential behind it only 4 months ago they may decide to get the software from that phone and do a few tweaks to have it running on the Omnia II.
There presently is an Android on Omnia dev but the fact is he is going to have a really hard time porting Android on a device which is quite different to anything current on the market now (the Armv6 instruction set is quite dated). Hopefully he moves onto porting instead of building from the ground up like he is doing now, though he may elect not to because he has probably done a lot of work. IF he or someone else ports it will be a very good Android phone, if it is built from the ground up i have a strong feeling it will lag and crap out worse then the Omnia 2 with Samsung BloatWiz on it right now.
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In my opinion Modus Windows Mobile is not the issue, it is Samsung. They have a very poorly coded user interface called "Touch-Wiz". All you need to do is go into the My Menu, Find "settings " > click "Display and Light" > click "Items on Today" > scroll down and go to the Samsung widget plus and untick the box > Now go to the very bottom and just tick "Windows Default". Click Done.
You have to wait a second now go back to your home screen, you no longer have three screens (a useless feature anyway) but everything is faster now. You can also make it look better by going back into that place and clicking "themes".

Thanks. I'll give it a try and check the forum periodically for Android-on-Omnia2 news.

I've been working on this for quite a time now. (see modaco can't post links yet)
Okay I've uploaded all the necessary files. But no time to make a manual. So please, only those who know what they are doing try it out. For the devvers: in winmo change usb mode to mass storage (my internal storage), stick in into linux, change the size of the vfat internal sd, add an ext3 partition. Make sure you chmod it. And there you go!
My plan is to setup a dedicated website with the full source, split up in to braches for the different s3c6410 devices and supported drivers. This costs money and time, my plan is to do this next week.
For those of you who showed support by donations, I would like to do something extra for you guys. I apreciate this, Please PM me if you need any help and have considered the above but can't get it to work.
Paypal:
EDIT:now it is working
rapidshare:
--Alpha Release--
Note: to accomplish booting android requires reformatting the internal sd, this might brick your phone, I only recommend it for the more advanced (linux) users. I will take no responsibility for this. This release is soley for a proof of concept purpose. For the non-devvers: you could try to see if it works from vfat, you'll have to use mmcblk0p5, I know it gets to the android screen or make .img from these files and use an initr and mount the images.
What works:
-frame buffer
-s3c6410 cpu
-internal sd
Android is now in a state where you could open up almost anything, watch a slide show But because of the TC you need to press a little below/left on what you want to click due to faulty calibration.
What is in the making:
-ALSA support
What needs to be done
-hardware keys (using haret) (then we can shuw down the phone, because often you have to reformat the partition due to corruption)
-ADB/USB connection (shouldn't be too hard)
-UART/RIL/DPRAM config (to make 3G/PHONE/text work)
The first two will speed up development, that's why they need to be appended first.
Then:
-Touch screen should be better calibrated
-optimizations/speedups (G2d, G3d, armv6, VFP) + memory layout issues should be resolved. Now only 128 mb is used.
-external SD support (the s8000 android devvers are working on this)
-BT (I don't use it so it has no priority for me)
Which devices are supported?
I think theoretically every s3c6410 omnia/jet/acer iteration should work. But I know some devices will require a small patch to change the frame buffer adress. So please report back failures/successes.
EDIT: ofcourse I will still make a manual these days for the non-devvers, first thing i do when i have time.
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Hey there Almar, how is the speed of the device? Has compiling the drivers been an ok task and what do you think of the new phones coming out soon, will they be of any use to you?
What version of Android have you installed and if it is 2.1, would you say it is at least as fast as pre-2.1 android?

Where are the Linux-Fanboys ???

The xda-developers forum is really great ! I love it. Was my first place to go, after I bought my ATRIX some weeks ago in USA.
A lot of these threads, specially of the section "Atrix 4G Android Developmen" and due to such experts, like kennethpenn (for example), are awesome.
I do not know, what was the reason for you fellows to get an Android smartphone. Mine was to replace my 8 years old cellphone from Samsung with a mondern smart phone. To be honest, the "telephone option" was the less important one. I like the MP3, video and some little games (as Sokoban and Pinball). Of course could have been an other operation system, but Windoz mobile was out of question (I hate everything from M$), Macintoy is too much restriceted and I love Linux. Therefore was an easy decision for me.
For me, as a Linux-fanboy, it was (and still is) a little bit sad that a lot of applications (remote control, synchronizing, ...) and all hacks are running on Windoz. Maybe some there are other ones here in the xda-formum feeling the same.
Therefore my suggestion to the responsibles of the forum:
- Could be an idea to open a sub-forum (or a sub-sub forum) for the Linux-fanboys to exchange information.
and my suggestion to other members:
- Lets share information, ideas about applications (tips, tricks, ... ) running perfect with Linux operating system.
To begin.
- The Moto Phone Portal application is not (too) bad. Running nice with Firefox and Ubuntu (Linux). Except the filemanager option.
"File Manager access supported on Internet Explorer only." Upps ! Even the Windoz-fanboys do not use this buggy program.
- IP Webcam. Running nice with Firefox and Ubuntu (Linux)
- SSHDroidPro. Running perfect with Gnome-commander and Nautilus on Ubuntu.

Hey ! No Linux Fans around ?
Or may be I should explain my thread better. I did not want to talk about Linux (would be the wrong forum), but about Android applications which work well together with Linux operating system.
For example up to now, I haven't found any application synchronizing calendar (lightning) and address book of Thunderbird (for Linux) with K-9 Mail on Android.
Or would be very interesting to have a remote control from your Linux laptop on your smart phone. To use the screen, keyboard etc. of the laptop.

I like the idea. I am a linux guy. I run several different distros. All under Virtualbox currently. I have been working on getting syncing and everything up and going this way.

OTG fun

I just want to celebrate the beauty of the otg cable. I ordered one on eBay and just got to play with it today. First thing I did was plug in my flash drive, perfect. I could access, move copy, delete to my hearts content with root explorer. Then I plugged a USB hub and hooked up the mouse and keyboard from my desktop, perfect. I admit I get really excited over little things

USB connectivity isn't a little thing. The ability to interact with other devices is critical for a mobile device. Think of all the different USB modules available for the x86 laptop--printers, wifi adapters, OTA TV modules, etc etc. You'd want your tablet to be able to do the same thing, and more.
It's good that Android now covers the basic stuff (KB/mouse/cam/joys), but I'd like to see universal stub drivers for different types of devices, that vendors can use to build on, like what Windows has. That would vastly extend the tab's functionality, more than just the usual media consumption shtick that tabs are pigeonholed for.
Android has some momentum coming from its success in smartphones, but it still has a long way to go. Win8 and Intel x86 will be joining the tablet fun in the coming months. If Win8-on-tab can offer much of Windows' functionality w/ a revamped touch GUI, it will be a compelling value proposition. Android isn't a lock.

Win8 won't be able to do it with the same power consumption as ARM using x86. Windows 8 on ARM will not be the same as all programs etc. will need to be ported to ARM architecture including all drivers etc.

Win8 will run on both x86 and ARM. One assumes that the functionality (specifically, driver support) will be roughly the same on both. If the ARM version falters, consumers will gravitate to the x86 rev.
The x86 doesn't need to have the same power efficiency as ARM, it just needs to be in the same neighborbood. x86-on-tab will be able to leverage some of the vast library of existing Win/Lin x86 software, which by itself is a huge value proposition, more than enough to offset the battery-life disadvantage.
Present netbooks can already hit 4-5 hr. It isn't a stretch to see x86 tabs, with improved process and sans HDD, to get close to the 7-8 hr avg that HC tabs are presently getting. The knock on Win7 tabs isn't as much about batt life as it is about Win7's clunkiness on a touch device.
This isn't to say that Win8 is better, only that the tablet market is wide open, and no OS is a favorite. My present handicapping has Win8 and Android as neck-and-neck, assuming competent execution of said efforts. The longer Android takes to mature, the more the scales tip in favor of Win8.
Per Intel's recent blurb, Oak Trail will hit the tab scene this year. We'll know its power efficiency soon enough.