Windows RT
lazarus / 35-Windows CE

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bambamns · 2012-12-06 03:56

Hi,

Is there any plans for Windows RT to be supported by Lazarus ?

Windows RT is Windows for ARM - does it mean that building application
in Lazarus with WinCE as a target OS , arm as a target CPU and WinCE
as a LCLWidgetType (like we do now for WinMe) will do the job ?

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marcov · 2012-12-06 08:58

No, RT/Metro is a totally separate platform, and will require a new
port.

That is, if it doesn't die before somebody starts with a port :-)

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felipemdc · 2012-12-07 15:59

I could accept a bounty to make a port of LCL-CustomDrawn for this
platform.

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marcov · 2012-12-07 19:46

What are the rules for Windows RT store acceptance btw ?

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Phil · 2012-12-07 21:39

Quote from: marcov on December 07, 2012, 08:46:50 pmWhat are the rules
for Windows RT store acceptance btw ?

Looks similar to Apple's stores.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/br211386.aspx
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/hh974576.aspx
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/hh974578.aspx
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/hh694081.aspx
etc.

Thanks.

-Phil

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bambamns · 2012-12-08 04:17

Hi,

As I can see Microsoft wrote :
QuoteBefore you can start creating Windows Store apps, you need a
developer license. Fortunately, it's quick and easy to get one.

A developer license for Windows 8 lets you install, develop, test, and
evaluate Windows Store apps before the Windows Store tests and
certifies them. Developer licenses are free, and you can get as many
as you need if you already have a Microsoft account.
So, it can be done.

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marcov · 2012-12-08 14:21

Quote from: felipemdc on December 07, 2012, 04:59:09 pmI could accept
a bounty to make a port of LCL-CustomDrawn for this platform.

Since it is a new platform, a proper FPC port needs to be done first,
and then it must be supported afterwards.

And that is not trivial, if you see that android is still not
mainlined