[LON-CAPA-users] Loncapa and pocket pc

[ciskep]

I tried logging on to loncapa with a pocket pc using internet explorer.  I got a
screen that gave me several display options, then it asked me to login again. 
I never could get past that screen and lok at my loncapa classes.  Any ideas?

Paul

Quoting Gerd Kortemeyer <korte@lite.msu.edu>:

> Hi All,
> 
> I worked with LON-CAPA on PocketPC, namely Dell Axim, and wireless 
> connection. The Dell does not have wireless built in, so you need to 
> purchase a separate 801.11b card that plugs into the top - total cost 
> per system is between 350 and 400 dollars. Any access point that 
> supports 801.11b will do, that's about 80 dollars or so per classroom.
> 
> The PocketPC itself is pretty much a piece of garbage due to its 
> so-called operating system, and the version of Internet Explorer that 
> comes with it is utterly dysfunctional. But you can load a web browser 
> called ThunderHawk from a company called BitStream 
> (http://www.bitstream.com) which actually works - it also allows you to 
> turn the screen sideways, which gives you a more usable aspect ratio. 
> Unfortunately, you need a service to pre-process the content via a 
> proxy, which is subscription-based ($5/month/browser).
> 
> The better solution is a Sharp Zaurus, a little more expensive. The 
> embedded version of the Opera web browser works right out of the box.
> 
> I still absolutely have to test PalmOS and its browser, but did not yet 
> get around to ordering a compatible wireless network card. For Palm, 
> only the more expensive Tungsten line accepts wireless, the cheaper 
> Zire line of products will not work.
> 
> I wish Apple had not discontinued their Newton, I am sure that would 
> have worked, too - just ahead of its time :-(
> 
> - Gerd.
> 
> On Mar 18, 2004, at 12:47 PM, Helen Keefe wrote:
> 
> > Hi Paul,
> > Gerd has been testing this, so he would be the best person to talk to. 
> >  You may need a specific configuration, but it will work.
> >
> > Helen
> > On Mar 18, 2004, at 12:01 PM, ciskep wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> Does anyone have experience using loncapa over a pocket pc?  We are 
> >> looking into
> >> getting some and I'm curious how they will work?
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Paul
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