Tuesday, November 23, 2004
mobilePASSION On Windows Mobile OS Upgrades
Posted by Janak Parekh in "ARTICLE" @ 10:00 AM
"I don't think there is a more volatile issue concerning Pocket PCs than upgrades for the Windows Mobile operating system. The subject usually becomes very heated. On one side we have people who feel the absolute need for the latest and greatest, and will buy a new device in a heartbeat to get an upgraded version of Windows Mobile, as well as new hardware. They could care less about an upgrade. This happens to be the same side the OEMs are on. Go figure. On the other side we have all those who feel that since Pocket PCs have a flashable ROM that OEMs should provide upgrades to a much wider selection of devices, and are disappointed when an OEM does not offer an upgrade for their device. I think some of us feel that since we are told that because a device is upgradeable that it is the OEMs obligation to do so when a new OS comes along. I guess the best place to start with this is to clear some of the confusion..."
Dave chimes in over on Dale's new blog with some insightful discussion on Windows Mobile upgrade policies. I suspect it's not necessarily what we want to hear, but as always, the situation is more complex than it seems at first. Nevertheless, it remains a little frustrating that my e805 Pocket PC and i600 Smartphone will likely never get WMP10. :|
Dave chimes in over on Dale's new blog with some insightful discussion on Windows Mobile upgrade policies. I suspect it's not necessarily what we want to hear, but as always, the situation is more complex than it seems at first. Nevertheless, it remains a little frustrating that my e805 Pocket PC and i600 Smartphone will likely never get WMP10. :|
