Windows for ARM ... PB for ARM ?
Windows for ARM ... PB for ARM ?
"At CES next month, Microsoft will reportedly unveil a full-featured version of Windows that runs on ARM processors--a big departure from the x86 architecture."
http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-20026344-75.html
Would a Windows version of PB for ARM be of interest anyone?
http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-20026344-75.html
Would a Windows version of PB for ARM be of interest anyone?
Re: Windows for ARM ... PB for ARM ?
The above quote from the referenced article may make such an eventuality (i.e PB for ARM) much more likely....sources familiar with Microsoft's plans said this version of Windows will continue to work on x86 processors
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Re: Windows for ARM ... PB for ARM ?
It would potentially be of great interest to those working on single board computers.
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Re: Windows for ARM ... PB for ARM ?
Yes, but a Linux ARM version of PB would be even much more interesting. As there are a ton of devices out there that run Linux.USCode wrote: Would a Windows version of PB for ARM be of interest anyone?
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Re: Windows for ARM ... PB for ARM ?
If I understand what Fred has stated in the past about the modular nature of PB, supporting additional architectures is not trivial but very do-able.
Re: Windows for ARM ... PB for ARM ?
I think so,because in general every language just call win API in the end,except ASM,if the API support it,PB support it .it seems PB's libs are written in VC,which calls API?USCode wrote:"At CES next month, Microsoft will reportedly unveil a full-featured version of Windows that runs on ARM processors--a big departure from the x86 architecture."
http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-20026344-75.html
Would a Windows version of PB for ARM be of interest anyone?
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Re: Windows for ARM ... PB for ARM ?
It's all irrelevant. If Fred & Co decide to support it, it will happen. If they decide against it, it won't.
I guess they only would dig in if the (commercial) opportunity is big enough. It makes me wonder though... Are all those new tablets created equal, ie. are they all using the same Arm processors, or is there a multitude of different CPU's around?
I guess they only would dig in if the (commercial) opportunity is big enough. It makes me wonder though... Are all those new tablets created equal, ie. are they all using the same Arm processors, or is there a multitude of different CPU's around?
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Re: Windows for ARM ... PB for ARM ?
It's not that easy.leonhardt wrote: I think so,because in general every language just call win API in the end,except ASM,if the API support it,PB support it .it seems PB's libs are written in VC,which calls API?
The compiler need to be rewritten to generate ARM code.
btw: You can call API functions in ASM like in any other language. And code is not just API calls.
They are not using the same processors. But there are only 2 mainly used architectures: ARM and MIPS and you can skip MIPS because it's only used in some gaming handhelds. Most smartphones, tablets and some gaming handhelds use CPU's with ARM instruction set.blueznl wrote: Are all those new tablets created equal, ie. are they all using the same Arm processors, or is there a multitude of different CPU's around?
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Re: Windows for ARM ... PB for ARM ?
I'd pay double the current license fee for PB for Symbian and/or AndroidThorium wrote:Yes, but a Linux ARM version of PB would be even much more interesting. As there are a ton of devices out there that run Linux.USCode wrote: Would a Windows version of PB for ARM be of interest anyone?
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Re: Windows for ARM ... PB for ARM ?
I've also seen MIPS in a netbook.Thorium wrote:They are not using the same processors. But there are only 2 mainly used architectures: ARM and MIPS and you can skip MIPS because it's only used in some gaming handhelds.
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Confirmed: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110106/ap_ ... soft_chips
"Microsoft Corp. confirmed Wednesday that it is developing a version of its main Windows operating system that will run on cell phone chips, providing an alternative for the first time in many years to the chips based on Intel technology."
"Microsoft Corp. confirmed Wednesday that it is developing a version of its main Windows operating system that will run on cell phone chips, providing an alternative for the first time in many years to the chips based on Intel technology."
Re: Windows for ARM ... PB for ARM ?
I would second that. I would gladly pay double the license fee for PB on ARM.
I will pay even more if the compiler can be used to target OS less environments. I do a lot of development of on embedded hardware and it would be nice to have access to PB libraries and commands.
I will pay even more if the compiler can be used to target OS less environments. I do a lot of development of on embedded hardware and it would be nice to have access to PB libraries and commands.
Re: Windows for ARM ... PB for ARM ?
I would like to add:
The dominant computing platform, in terms of usage, may pretty soon be smartphones. It would be great if we can expand to that.
Mark Sibly is about to release a follow on to BlitzMax, BlitzMax2 or BMX2. BMX2 supposedly runs everywhere. It does only 2D graphics, but it is an indicator of the trend.
The dominant computing platform, in terms of usage, may pretty soon be smartphones. It would be great if we can expand to that.
Mark Sibly is about to release a follow on to BlitzMax, BlitzMax2 or BMX2. BMX2 supposedly runs everywhere. It does only 2D graphics, but it is an indicator of the trend.
Re: Windows for ARM ... PB for ARM ?
Would the fact that Microsoft is working to port Windows to ARM and that this is available: http://arm.flatassembler.net/ make creating a version of PB for ARM for Windows any more likely?
Re: Windows for ARM ... PB for ARM ?
I dont think so.USCode wrote:Would the fact that Microsoft is working to port Windows to ARM and that this is available: http://arm.flatassembler.net/ make creating a version of PB for ARM for Windows any more likely?