dop’s blog

You know what is missing? An open-source Matlab-like (The Mathworks) software for PDAs or Smartphones. It is a must-have for every engineer.

Developed in C or C++ (C# anyone), would be a killer app for anyone that is missing a good calculator (and more). How come that nobody has developed something like this?

I participate in a team that tries to gather questions and answers on ISO C language, as presented in comp.lang.c.

Although the comp.lang.c FAQ is really good, it is rather outdated. So, the comp.lang.c wiki is destined to be a community wiki that will complement Steve Summit’s comp.lang.c FAQ.

I hope it will grow and flourish…

Did you know that one of the two most popular mobile platforms, Windows Mobile (or Windows CE 4.2) lacks proper Java support?

Yes, I found it now… While being a happy owner of an older PalmIIIxe (the other popular platform), I received a Dell Axim x30 as a present. And of course I started to explore ways to develop on this platform.

Since I am fond of open source software, I seldom choose open source tools to develop. So I googled a bit and concluded the following:

1. If you want native code support, then you must choose Microsoft’s VisualStudio 2005. Everything else, like GNUWINCE 1.0 is old and out-dated. Also, Pocket C/C++ and PocketC# do not have a site, their developer, Vitaliy Pronkin, has disapeared. And I cannot find something that works on Linux. However, check out PellesC, it seems nice (Windows only).
2. If you want Java support, forget it.. There is no official Sun JVM, and every other is commercial and it must be paid (CrEme, IBM’s J9).

So, the only viable alternative are Waba and SuperWaba, which use a subset of the Java language and are promising. And there’s Ewe, that acts as a Java wrapper.

When I test them, I’ ll publish my opinion on them….

Last minute update: there is a new OSS project to create a J2SE-compatible JVM. It is Mysaifu JVM, but it is rather new - started on April 2005.

Have you seen the xMax technology in xG Technology, LLC?

If not, it is a new data modulation scheme that promises fast data rates and extremely low power usage, using the Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) logic and an interesting antenna design. Is this the future of broadband communications?

Yes, it is true!! My first blog is true…
I think it is the best place to say thanks to FreeGreece that hosts my site (I’m not affiliated to anyone).

This is a blog that I will update whenever possible and add links to my projects, sourcecode or whatever interesting.

Since I’ m new to blogging, I’ ll continue exploring it.