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I love my mom
12-18-2007, 01:00 PM
Hello folks,
Early 2008 I'm going to begin work on a new freeware application. However, you are going to decide which application that should be, as well as the main features it should entail. So here's how it's going to work:
Anybody with application ideas should submit them to me by email to developer@programmerbygrace.com. The suggestion can be anything you wish; a remake of a popular shareware application or a new idea completely. Please be sure to thoroughly describe your request. No idea is too crazy.
Upon receiving the requests, I will choose the feasible ones and add them to a public poll. The idea with the most votes after 2 weeks will be put into development. The person(s) submitting the idea will be contacted for features, and a feature request form will be placed on my site (http://programmerbygrace.com) after the application is decided upon.
Have a Merry Christmas :D
By His Grace and For His Glory,
Luke
Church Punk
12-18-2007, 08:01 PM
nice! i will keep this in mind, though, i dont need anything specific. But i can come with something new... :D
thanks man :)
Arc Light
12-18-2007, 08:31 PM
Hi I love my mom,
See this link for an app idea http://www.1src.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139140
Thanks I will try to come up with other suggestions and email you!
Tomohawk
12-18-2007, 09:19 PM
I have been hoping for a notesdatabase similar to JotNotes(http://www.kingstairs.com/jot/)
I lovethis app because it allows you to organize any and all kinds of information, by just clicking on the topic name (PC version.) I have one file for general "stuff," one for automotive info, hobbies, even one for VB .Net snippets. You could have one for Palm app code snippets!
On the PC version, It has a pane on the left with a hierarchical topic tree, and the pane on the right has a text window for the notes. The current version of the PC app allows pictures, HTML, and WYSISYG text editing, like the Windoze Wordpad, but for simplicity, a basic text field, like memos, should be fine.
If I were to do this on a Palm, I'd have a topic tree that would change to the text/note window when you tapped the topic name, and you could switch back to the topic tree with a grafitti shortcut. That way, you could make the best use of the limited screen space.
fwiw... :D
vanduhl
12-18-2007, 10:18 PM
yeah slide2unlcok would be awesome. I don't think it'd be to hard either. It would also help palm users to show the iphone users that the palm can do a lot of similar things
Tomohawk
12-19-2007, 12:00 AM
I found an app that is close to what I was suggesting. It's called ScrapBook v 1.12
bluefishCFC
12-19-2007, 06:01 AM
How about implementing 3G speeds on a Treo 650 :)
You did say nothing was too crazy!
I love my mom
12-19-2007, 09:52 AM
How about implementing 3G speeds on a Treo 650 :)
You did say nothing was too crazy!
Ok maybe I should have revised :p
A compiled list can be found at http://programmerbygrace.com under the second news item.
Church Punk
12-19-2007, 10:34 AM
i would like the slide to unlock thing, but like the way Pruss did with the PictureLogin, mergin it with the system lock :)
vovka1965
12-19-2007, 11:10 AM
I would like a T9 or Tengo-type input that is compatible with the full screen DIA
Tengo stopped supporting Palm a while ago..
vovka1965
12-19-2007, 12:38 PM
I have a T9 DA
Yes, I know PKWRITE is not good enough for me. I want full compatibility with DIA
cyberdude
12-19-2007, 01:10 PM
Luke,
I'll email you as well, but a suggestion just came up in another thread (http://www.1src.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1025626&posted=1#post1025626). It is for an ebook organizer for all ebook formats.
EDIT: sent email message as well.
I love my mom
12-19-2007, 01:17 PM
Luke,
I'll email you as well, but a suggestion just came up in another thread (http://www.1src.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1025626&posted=1#post1025626). It is for an ebook organizer for all ebook formats.
EDIT: sent email message as well.
Thanks!
Your efforts are much appreciated.
Supertrucker
12-19-2007, 08:11 PM
I personally would like to see an app that would let me customize the Palm color scheme. I think that RNS put out an app that does this, but I think it was Shareware. If you don't make it, I might tackle it.
Also, a Bluetooth non-interface DA that toggles the radio on/off. This one is long overdue for the OS. I tried writing this, but I have no idea how to translate the C to PP, and just ended up crashing my Palm.
wozofoz
12-19-2007, 08:20 PM
OT
I personally would like to see an app that would let me customize the Palm color scheme. I think that RNS put out an app that does this, but I think it was Shareware. If you don't make it, I might tackle it
Have you tried
Colorize (www.freewarepalm.com/graphics/colorize.shtml) the settings survive a Soft Reset.
Khroma (handheld.softpedia.com/get/System-Utilities/Enhancements/Khroma-8748.shtml) the settings do not survive a Soft Reset so you must launch Khroma again.
OT
All the best, woz of oz
vovka1965
12-19-2007, 08:25 PM
Hey, this thread is kind of fun!
Thanks, Luke! :p
oupsemma
12-19-2007, 10:39 PM
Luke,
I'll email you as well, but a suggestion just came up in another thread (http://www.1src.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1025626&posted=1#post1025626). It is for an ebook organizer for all ebook formats.
EDIT: sent email message as well.
Hi , I love my mom !
As Cyberdude as been writing , I really would dream of an eBooks organizer that would enable the mixing of titles from different readers ( I am using iSilo , PAlm PDF , MobiPocket , eReader , .txt , .htlm , .Doc ) , that could tell in which reader they are stored , which size is theirs and with sub-folders like read/non read/in progress , a place where to write down a small summary...
If you could make my dreams come true .....http://www.1src.com/forums/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=1025627#
:rolleyes:
an app to make the "swipe from the bottom to the top" customizeable?
http://www.1src.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139356
Cyker
12-20-2007, 03:14 PM
an app to make the "swipe from the bottom to the top" customizeable?
The Graffiti Help thing?
I'm sure there's a thing in Prefs along with the Buttons to set it to some different functions...
--
My vote would be for an OS5-compatible version ReplaceDA (Lets you perform simple and regex find/replace operations on the currenty active text field)
A more selfish vote would be for a DA like AudioPlayer DA, but for my TH55 :D
A hard vote would be for a database app like PilotDB, but less buggy and with CSV import/export....
BrentDC
12-20-2007, 03:19 PM
The available options are:
Backlight
Brightness
Gaffiti 2 Help
Keyboard
Turn Off & Lock
Beam Data
Cyker
12-20-2007, 03:21 PM
That's a bit pants :(
I also second the vote of the guy with the cat avatar :p :D
Church Punk
12-20-2007, 04:45 PM
lol poor cms :) :D ;)
hmmm so far i use Pruss' app... see atachment, but its not the same as if only a slide ... or two :)
vanduhl
12-20-2007, 06:30 PM
where dou get pruss's app
wozofoz
12-20-2007, 07:24 PM
A hard vote would be for a database app like PilotDB, but less buggy and with CSV import/export...
Have you tried PsDB (translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://jove21.com/palm/&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=2&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dpalm%2Bpsmemo%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG) from the author of PsMemo ?
I tried it but don't need/want CSV so I can't comment on that. Might be worth a look :)
All the best, woz of oz
cyberdude
12-21-2007, 08:25 AM
where dou get pruss's app
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=92189&package_id=215703
Supertrucker
12-21-2007, 09:25 AM
Thanks OZ! Colorize is pretty neat!
You could write the app Dmitry mentions in this thread (http://www.1src.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139428). It's an app to register apps as default handlers of some file types/links. This allows people to use Uncache more aggressively, with memory benefits.
It sounds pretty simple and I think it could even fit well inside EventLauncher - it's a startup thing, really.
(how altruistic of me, I don't even use Uncache... :p )
I love my mom
12-30-2007, 06:03 PM
The poll is up at programmerbygrace.com. Some items were removed because they are already under development.
By His Grace and For His Glory,
Luke
oupsemma
12-31-2007, 02:11 AM
Some items were removed because they are already under development
Luke
Does it implies that you or somebody else are working on an eBook organizer as it isn't listed in your poll ? That would be a good news ! :confused:
I love my mom
12-31-2007, 08:06 AM
Does it implies that you or somebody else are working on an eBook organizer as it isn't listed in your poll ? That would be a good news ! :confused:
It seems you'll have to wait and see :)
oupsemma
12-31-2007, 09:07 AM
Thanks for the info , Luke !
vovka1965
12-31-2007, 09:25 AM
It seems you'll have to wait and see :)
Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait :p :p :p :p
TheJuanJuice
01-30-2008, 01:29 AM
Slide 2 Unlock would ROCK!!!
italiangspot
02-04-2008, 09:25 AM
I personally would like to see an app that would let me customize the Palm color scheme. I think that RNS put out an app that does this, but I think it was Shareware. If you don't make it, I might tackle it.
Also, a Bluetooth non-interface DA that toggles the radio on/off. This one is long overdue for the OS. I tried writing this, but I have no idea how to translate the C to PP, and just ended up crashing my Palm.
for the color u can use colorize and hi-lighter.. freeware
to toggle bluetooth, metaview has free toggle apps..or powerhero which is shareware has the option as well to toggle bluetooth
can just assign application to a favorite button
There's also Blue Fang that controls Bluetooth.
I love my mom
02-22-2008, 04:24 PM
I suppose some of you have seen that a fixed up version of Pilot-db won this contest. Since I've successfully got the application compiling now, you can start flooding me with those suggestions/bugs :)
Thanks again,
Luke
wozofoz
02-22-2008, 09:09 PM
I already sent my list of bugs and feature requests to your Home Page, I guess you got it.
I will try to think of some more feature requests.
Thanks again for this :)
All the best, woz of oz
I love my mom
02-22-2008, 09:53 PM
Yep, I got that mammoth list of yours :) I'll be working on them
P.S. Don't strain yourself ;) :D
Mickets
02-22-2008, 10:56 PM
I personally would like to see an app that would let me customize the Palm color scheme. I think that RNS put out an app that does this, but I think it was Shareware. If you don't make it, I might tackle it.
Khroma 2.3.2 does that. And is free. Very good. It comes with Khroma QC, a quick theme changer. GOogle it.
wozofoz
02-22-2008, 10:58 PM
Oh it's no problem, come to think of it......
Just kidding :D Stable and Able is all I ever really want :)
All the best, woz of oz
wozofoz
02-22-2008, 11:04 PM
@ Mickets, It's done :)
Have you tried
Colorize the settings survive a Soft Reset.
Khroma the settings do not survive a Soft Reset so you must launch Khroma again
Thanks OZ! Colorize is pretty neat
All the best, woz of oz
Neclepsio
02-23-2008, 01:08 AM
About color themes editing: I never found a program to change the focus ring color.
I was about to write it, but if somebody wants to integrate it in another theme applications, an example to show the colors is:
for (int i = 0; i < 6; i++) {
int y = 16 + i * 12;
RectangleType rect;
RGBColorType color;
RctSetRectangle(&rect, 40, y + 1, 10, 10);
UIColorGetTableEntryRGB (UIObjectFrame, &color);
WinSetForeColorRGB (&color, NULL);
HsNavGetFocusColor (i + 5, &color); // 0-4 are obsolete
WinSetBackColorRGB (&color, NULL);
WinDrawRectangle(&rect, 0);
}
HsNavSetFocusColor works in the same way as HsNavGetFocusColor.
PalmSDK is required, and they do not work on every device: for sure, Treo 680 is ok, T|X is not.
Hope it helps.
Ignazio
wozofoz
02-23-2008, 01:56 AM
is FocusColor (sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=105785&package_id=188539&release_id=415420) what you are looking for ?
All the best, woz of oz
Neclepsio
02-23-2008, 12:11 PM
Exactly. Thank you!
vovka1965
02-23-2008, 12:50 PM
These color theme programs -- do they noticeably slow down the device when starting applicaitons?
I love my mom
02-23-2008, 01:09 PM
These color theme programs -- do they noticeably slow down the device when starting applicaitons?
They shouldn't, they're only changing system preferences.
ricktt3
02-23-2008, 05:52 PM
I suppose some of you have seen that a fixed up version of Pilot-db won this contest. Since I've successfully got the application compiling now, you can start flooding me with those suggestions/bugs :)
Thanks again,
Luke
Where can we download a beta?
Mickets
02-23-2008, 08:22 PM
I suppose some of you have seen that a fixed up version of Pilot-db won this contest. Since I've successfully got the application compiling now, you can start flooding me with those suggestions/bugs :)
Thanks again,
Luke
I use Pilot-DB a lot. I will definitely flood you with suggestions soon
:)
@ Mickets, It's done [The color scheme thing]
A-Ha... I hadn't seen that message... I thought putting Khroma QC in UnCache would do the trick, but it doesn't. WIll try Colorize ASAP.
I love my mom
02-23-2008, 09:49 PM
Where can we download a beta?
No beta yet, I've yet to change anything worth releasing as a beta.
But I'll be sure to post as soon as I do.
About pilot-db, it's such a huge program that it's easy to really flood you with ideas and suggestions.
Thinking strategically, :) I would just say try to go with some improvement that is relevant every day, in every database. Something to make people go there and download the new version.
The one that comes to mind first is in-place editing. It's incredible how we have to go through so many taps to tick a checkbox or change a value. It would be a great improvement to have this solved. Try Handyshopper or ShadowPlan to see what I mean, they are so much easier to use (but less configurable).
Another one is Excel-like Auto-filter. It never ceases to amaze me how much one can do - and how easily - with excel autofilter. It' very intuitive...
Mickets
02-24-2008, 05:54 PM
And another two:
- Dynamically resizeable columns (drag and resize column)
- Moveable columns (drag and move a column)
It's a long way round to get to the ideal column widths and order. Even with configurable views.
wozofoz
02-24-2008, 09:28 PM
@ I love my I mum
May I suggest you put a list on your HomePage of the Bug fixes and requests you already have.
Then (hopefully) you won't get the same requests :)
All the best, woz of oz
@ I love my I mum
May I suggest you put a list on your HomePage of the Bug fixes and requests you already have.
Then (hopefully) you won't get the same requests :)
All the best, woz of oz
I get it, we're being repetitive... sorry about that.
Sourceforge already has the tools needed: bug tracker and feature request list. We can work there, it already has a bunch of stuff there but it has been dead for 3/4 years. If we add things from 2008, ILMM can tell it's coming from 1src :).
I love my mom
02-25-2008, 07:36 AM
Hmm, good ideas wozofoz and PGR.
I'll let you fight over which one to use :rolleyes:
wozofoz
02-25-2008, 08:18 AM
Pgr has the best idea I think, it may stir up some more interest from people outside 1src as well.
It's a great app and deserves supporting.
@ Pgr It wasn't that I saw any repeats in your Post, I just thought it would be a good idea to get it organised early to make it easier for ILMM.
Please do post your suggestions, they are good and not already suggested as far as I know :)
All the best, woz of oz
Hmm, good ideas wozofoz and PGR.
I'll let you fight over which one to use :rolleyes:
Yeah! :cool:
Pgr has the best idea I think,
What? No fight? :p
I love my mom
02-25-2008, 02:30 PM
On second thought, it may not be best to use the pilot-db sourceforge page for a few reasons:
1) I'm not part of the pilot-db project :)
2) I'm probably going to rename the application
I suppose I could set up a bug tracker on my site this being the case.
Opinions?
Why not start a new sf.net project and link to pilot-db as the originator? A bunch of us probably already have sf.net accounts and are comfortable using their system. Of course, Mantis is my bug tracking system of choice....
I love my mom
02-25-2008, 03:29 PM
Why not start a new sf.net project and link to pilot-db as the originator? A bunch of us probably already have sf.net accounts and are comfortable using their system. Of course, Mantis is my bug tracking system of choice....
Mantis is what I use for other projects.
But I didn't even think of adding this as a sf project :) That's a pretty good idea.
Is there any reason not to continue on sf with the current project? Nobody's working on it anyway, so nobody is likely to get pissed off or anything... anyway, the current version 1.1.3 can be left there for people to download if they prefer it.
The bugs listed there, the feature requests, that's all relevant information. Plus there are many sites that link there.
Plus, some of the developers might still be alive :) , just not working on this particular project. They will see activity and probably they can give you A LOT of help. It's not easy, going into such a big project without some assistance. I say, just pick up where they left off, work on it and start uploading betas for us to try.
I love my mom
02-26-2008, 07:29 AM
Is there any reason not to continue on sf with the current project? Nobody's working on it anyway, so nobody is likely to get pissed off or anything... anyway, the current version 1.1.3 can be left there for people to download if they prefer it.
The bugs listed there, the feature requests, that's all relevant information. Plus there are many sites that link there.
Plus, some of the developers might still be alive :) , just not working on this particular project. They will see activity and probably they can give you A LOT of help. It's not easy, going into such a big project without some assistance. I say, just pick up where they left off, work on it and start uploading betas for us to try.
I've never used SF to host projects, I don't know how it works. I suppose I'll read up on it.
Is there any reason not to continue on sf with the current project? Nobody's working on it anyway, so nobody is likely to get pissed off or anything... anyway, the current version 1.1.3 can be left there for people to download if they prefer it.
...
I say, just pick up where they left off, work on it and start uploading betas for us to try.
We need someone whose account is currently assigned to the project working with us, otherwise we can't commit changes to the tree. We also can't manage the reports/assign bugs, etc. without that access.
We need someone whose account is currently assigned to the project working with us, otherwise we can't commit changes to the tree. We also can't manage the reports/assign bugs, etc. without that access.
Thanks for the info!
It seems that ILMM will have to prove his worth by producing something that can impress the people who used to run that project, and when it's ready we can show it to them and ask for permissions.
Or, just go back to your previous suggestion of "start a new sf.net project and link to pilot-db as the originator".
Mickets
06-07-2008, 09:22 PM
Hello. How is this going on? I mean, is there a SF project up and running for this new application?
Thanks,
Mickets
I love my mom
06-09-2008, 06:56 PM
Hi,
Well, I'm waiting until I release DABuilder and Event Launcher to get actively involved in this one.
Quite frankly, I've been working on DABuilder for over a year and don't want it further delayed.
Regards,
Luke
Palmípedo
06-10-2008, 04:08 AM
For treo / centro:
An app that sends an SMS to a selected number when someone changes the SIM.
If you loose your phone and someone wants to use it, at least you can know his phone number.
Mickets
07-12-2008, 11:48 AM
Hi,
Well, I'm waiting until I release DABuilder and Event Launcher to get actively involved in this one.
Quite frankly, I've been working on DABuilder for over a year and don't want it further delayed.
Regards,
Luke
Ahh, OK. Just wanted to know. Keep us posted.
Another suggestion would be a remake of Progect, the open-source project manager for Palm. It's good, but the last version is quite old now.
I love my mom
07-12-2008, 12:21 PM
I've been working on DB here lately, because I've started using it myself (and thus want some enhancements). I'm still having quite a few compiling problems, but I have managed to start changing some things.
By His Grace and For His Glory,
Luke
FredPC
10-18-2008, 08:49 PM
@I Love My Mom
Congratulations on your recent release of Event Launcher 3.0! I just learnt about it (through this thread) and plan on giving it a try shortly.
I just wanted to pass on that I really like Pilot-DB. I've used it for years (since before release 1v13). It was stable enough, until I moved to the PalmTX. Now it will often reset on closing a database. Sometimes it seems to work fine, I can exit without a reset. But the next time I check my TX, it's showing the "post reboot screen".
I've been working on DB here lately, because I've started using it myself (and thus want some enhancements). I'm still having quite a few compiling problems, but I have managed to start changing some things.
How's it going? Have you made any progress on Pilot-DB you'd be willing to share? I'm glad that you plan on working on it. I'd love to be able to rely upon Pilot-DB again.
Mickets
10-19-2008, 05:44 AM
Hello,
User WoZoFoz reported having the same problem with his TX crashing with Pilot-DB (his post is here (http://www.1src.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1060055&postcount=14)).
I was having problems with my Palm crashing, but I could not associate it with Pilot-DB, and after a hard reset and re-installing almost all applications (including Pilot-DB) it is fine.
However, I have had (before and after hard-reset) problems with Watchmaker and BellTime which in principle are caused by the battery draining over night... Still investigating.
I love my mom
10-19-2008, 06:39 AM
Hi,
I really haven't done anything else with Pilot-DB. I volunteered for too many projects in the first half of this year and am still trying to catch up.
Now, however, I am ready to start development on DB+ (suggestions for a name, please. It will be renamed altogether to avoid confusion since I am not, nor will I be, a part of the original DB project. I don't have the rights or means to update their sourceforge project). If you'll start sending in bug reports and suggestions via email, I'll try to put them into action.
I'll have a look at these crashes, as those should be the first thing to go.
By His Grace and For His Glory,
Luke
Mickets
10-24-2008, 05:19 PM
Hi,
...(suggestions for a name, please...).
DB-Plus?
I'll have a look at these crashes, as those should be the first thing to go.
To the moment I have not yet associated the crashes on my Palm to Pilot-DB. In principle they seeme to be associated with a bug mentioned in this forum in Palm's security Panel when "Lock after a selected interval" is selected.
I love my mom
10-25-2008, 05:52 AM
I cannot seem to get DB to crash on my TX, either. I don't have too many databases or what-not, but it is rock stable.
wozofoz
10-25-2008, 07:33 AM
Sorry, this was a long time ago so I am working from memory here ;)
I would start the day by initiating a Soft Reset and on the days I deliberately did not use DB at all I would get no crashes.
The days I used it I would.
The crashes I was getting were not always while using DB but DB was always used sometime before the crash.
I did not necessarily get a crash if I simply lauched DB and looked at a database.
If I did some editing in just a text field then it may be ok as well but sometimes not.
If I tried to do something like adding a new title to a list then I would very often get a crash when I exited DB.
I tried a total un-install of DB then re-install with no databases.
I created some small databases with just simple Date, TickBox, Text Field etc (basically a Tasks type database) and these were acceptable but once I started adding things like a popup list then crashes would come.
I did find that not selecting 'Launch PlugIns automatically' (is that what it's called?) was more stable so that may be a hint there.
But, see next Post >>
(Blazer TextBox limit ;) )
All the best, woz of oz
wozofoz
10-25-2008, 07:35 AM
I love my mom
I think I was the one who first suggested DB for this Freeware 08 project over at BrightHand and I also tried to rally some votes for it.
With that in mind I would now like to say:
If you feel that DB is stable then I will certainly take your word for it.
It is, and has always been possible, that I and the others who had crashes have something installed that causes a conflict.
I don't see any need for you to continue devoting your time to the project, after all, there were only a few of us who requested this and I am sure the others, like me, have found alternative ways to keep these records.
In my case, I use HandyShopper (chrisant.home.comcast.net/~chrisant/hs3/hs3.htm) and I am happy to continue doing so :)
I thank you for the effort you have put into this project but I certainly don't want to see you spending time on it that you could devote to other more popular projects.
Please don't feel obliged to finish this within a timeframe or to finsh it at all.
Life is good, even without DB :D
If you have made some personal 'enhancements' to DB that you would like to share with us (and if it is legal) that would be great and more than adequate.
You have always been very generous with your software and what you have given us is more than enough.
Your efforts are much appreciated
Thanks again :)
All the best, woz of oz
I love my mom
11-04-2008, 04:40 PM
I've put a good bit of thought into this one, and this is the conclusion I've come to.
The freeware contest was started as a way for me to give something back to you for the experience and help you'd given me starting in PalmOS development. Although I did not get to DB, which won the contest, quite frankly I think my intentions were accomplished through the various freeware projects and custom projects I did and am working on for several of the members here.
That being said, I most certainly did promise to work on the application of your choice, and seeing as that choice was DB, I am still obliged to honor that promise. Therefore if you guys want fixes or features, I'll do my best to accomplish them.
My only hesitation is that my current projects may never see the light of day if they aren't released within a reasonable margin of time before Nova.
By His Grace and For His Glory,
Luke
I can't speak for everyone, but as far as I'm concerned you can consider yourself released from your promise...
First, because you already provided us with some useful freewares...
Second, because Palm is dying and everybody's drawing back from programming for Palm OS - it's the sensible thing to do right now, until we find out if it's going to re-live with nova or simply fade away into oblivion.
Thirdly, because it was a very large project and it is quite hard to jump into it... you're a young fellow, you're just starting as a programmer, and quite frankly I think this is more than what you bargained for. You could do it, but it would be way too much work.
So, if we can't praise you for your work in DB, we can still praise you for your audacity and generosity. Thanks for everything. We expect great things from you, but choose them wisely and feel free to adapt to the ever-changing circumstances of the world of software... :)
wozofoz
11-05-2008, 07:44 AM
I have already stated my personal feelings so now I will state what I think are the facts.
The project was to make PilotDB NVFS compatible.
Since Mickets and you (to name only 2) are happily using PilotDB, it now seems that it is and always has been NVFS compatible, therefore there is no need for the project.
As I stated before, the problems I and others are having are quite possibly conflicts.
It is more the case that I have in some way wasted your time by requesting you fix what wasn't broke.
Well, I'm waiting until I release DABuilder and Event Launcher to get actively involved in this one.
Quite frankly, I've been working on DABuilder for over a year and don't want it further delayed.
This is completely understandable and I feel the right decision for you to make.
I've been working on DB here lately, because I've started using it myself (and thus want some enhancements). I'm still having quite a few compiling problems, but I have managed to start changing some things
Since you have now started to enjoy PilotDB as well, may I suggest you change this to strictly a Hobby Project.
Work on it for your own experience and satisfaction and share with us what you will .
No timeframe, no expectations, no pressure just the fun of 'mucking about' with it :D
I would be more than happy with that.
Thanks again :)
All the best, woz of oz
vovka1965
11-05-2008, 09:54 AM
I've put a good bit of thought into this one, and this is the conclusion I've come to.
The freeware contest was started as a way for me to give something back to you for the experience and help you'd given me starting in PalmOS development. Although I did not get to DB, which won the contest, quite frankly I think my intentions were accomplished through the various freeware projects and custom projects I did and am working on for several of the members here.
That being said, I most certainly did promise to work on the application of your choice, and seeing as that choice was DB, I am still obliged to honor that promise. Therefore if you guys want fixes or features, I'll do my best to accomplish them.
My only hesitation is that my current projects may never see the light of day if they aren't released within a reasonable margin of time before Nova.
By His Grace and For His Glory,
Luke
I am not sorry to see Pilot DB go.. However, I would like Back Off, the shareware, to be fixed.. I do have a registered copy, but I cannot use it on my TX as it constantly resets the device..
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