Windows CE on Linux
lazarus / 35-Windows CE

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Natxo · 2011-12-26 16:18

Hello

I'm new in Lazarus. I have installed Lazarus (0.9.30) in Linux. I need
to do a Windows CE application from my Linux. What do I need?

Many thanks in advance.
Natxo

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felipemdc · 2011-12-26 20:47

My recommendation is not to do it. ActiveSync works only in Windows.
The emulator also works only in Windows ... all instructions are for
Windows.

Nowadays computers are fast and virtual machines well developed so you
can simply install Windows in a virtual machine and then install
Lazarus for Windows there + the WinCE add-on

The other traditional solution is using a dual boot. I use both kinds
of solutions and both work very well.

Now, if you really don't want to install Windows for whatever reason
then you can adventure yourself into the following process:
1> Find binutils linux->arm-wince
2> Build a cross-compiler linux->arm-wince
3> Build the LCL with that and your program

If you manage to do it, it would be nice if you could document the
process here or in the wiki because a lot of people ask. I personally
won't ever try that because it is so much easier to just start Windows
from a virtual machine or just reboot into Windows.

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Natxo · 2011-12-27 08:07

Dear felipemc

Many thanks by your prompt reply.
Do you want to say that there are not possible to make applications
for windows ce from Lazarus in Linux?
If this is the reason, I will install Lazarus and WinCE in my virtual
machine.

Many thanks again.
Best Regards
Natxo

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felipemdc · 2011-12-27 08:51

Quote from: Natxo on December 27, 2011, 09:07:44 amDo you want to say
that there are not possible to make applications for windows ce from
Lazarus in Linux?

It is possible. But it is not documented and is not practical.

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avra · 2011-12-27 08:59

You will learn most if you do it the official way, but if you get
stuck and hit some walls too high for you, then don't give up and
check out Lazarus CT edition. It's win32 layer is a cross build center
for ARM WinCE. If I remember well then your WM device should be at
least 5.1 to make it work (search forum for the correct version number
because my memory is fuzzy about this).
http://www.pilotlogic.com/sitejoom/index.php/codetyphon
Btw, you must install it as admin.

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Natxo · 2011-12-27 18:42

Dear avra

Many thanks by your help.

I will try to use this and I will inform my progress here.

Best Regards
Natxo

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Natxo · 2011-12-27 19:24

Hello again

I have installed with instructions of online help, and I have this
error when I open Lazarus 64:

Any idea?
Tks.
Natxo

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felipemdc · 2011-12-27 20:46

Quote from: Natxo on December 27, 2011, 08:24:16 pmI have installed
with instructions of online help, and I have this error when I open
Lazarus 64:
You are in the wrong forum for your question. CodeTyphon has it's own
forum:

http://www.pilotlogic.com/sitejoom/index.php/forum/index

The official Lazarus setup is something different and the official
Lazarus install instructions are located here:

http://wiki.lazarus.freepascal.org/Windows_CE_Interface#Using_the_stab
le_add-on_installer_.28Recommended_Method.29

And I think they are very short and very easy to follow for Windows
CE.

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Natxo · 2011-12-28 08:51

Dear felipemdc

Sorry, you have reason.

Many thanks by the information.

Best Regards
Natxo