IM+ Program that runs on both Bluetooth and GPRS

1 replies · 2,373 views · Started 21 October 2004

hseng12 21 Oct 2004, 19:18

Hi. I am currently trying to write a program that will allow me to use my P900 to run MSN Messenger, IRC and other chat programs on both GPRS and my broadband connection via Bluetooth. The idea of it will be that when I am at home I will be able to connect directly to my broadband connection via my PC, and when I am out of range, it will connnect me via GPRS allowing for constant chatting wherever I am.

I am a beginner in writing programs on mobile phones and I have some questions, so here it goes:

(1) If i write my program in Java, would it appear as a Java applet or as a running application. Do I HAVE to use C++ to write, as my C++ coding isn't as good as my Java??

(2) Does anyone know of any resources that can guide me? Like a beginners guide to programming on a UIQ device?

(3) Finally, does anyone have any ideas on how I can improve on the idea that I have right now?

Thanks!! P.S. If I am able to write this program out, I will post it online and share it with you guys!! Hopefully I'll get some feedback...

longbeard 28 Oct 2004, 00:22

hseng12 wrote:Hi. I am currently trying to write a program that will allow me to use my P900 to run MSN Messenger, IRC and other chat programs on both GPRS and my broadband connection via Bluetooth. The idea of it will be that when I am at home I will be able to connect directly to my broadband connection via my PC, and when I am out of range, it will connnect me via GPRS allowing for constant chatting wherever I am.
I am a beginner in writing programs on mobile phones and I have some questions, so here it goes:
(1) If i write my program in Java, would it appear as a Java applet or as a running application. Do I HAVE to use C++ to write, as my C++ coding isn't as good as my Java??
(2) Does anyone know of any resources that can guide me? Like a beginners guide to programming on a UIQ device?
(3) Finally, does anyone have any ideas on how I can improve on the idea that I have right now?
Thanks!! P.S. If I am able to write this program out, I will post it online and share it with you guys!! Hopefully I'll get some feedback...

Have you successfully used GPRS with your notebook? I just got my P900 a couple of weeks back and have yet to set-up the GPRS Bluetooth connection with my iBook G4.