Author: Profox
Posted: 2012-11-07 at 08:36:14
Thanks for the replies so far.
Hi Kevin there are two Tablets that I supply so far, One is a Coby and the
other is a GoTab
Both are android an d the operating system version is Android 4 Ice Cream
Sandwich.
These are priced at the top end of what the charity can afford.
Cheers
Peter
-----Original Message-----
From: ProFox [mailto:profox-bounces@leafe.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Cully
Sent: 07 November 2012 14:02
To: profox@leafe.com
Subject: Re: [NF] Writing a program for Linux Tablets.
Real Basic fan here so take my opinion with a grain of salt.
Early in 2013, they'll release the next version of Real Studio but with a
new pricing model. This new pricing model may help. You will be able to
develop in Real Studio and try out Real Studio for free. You'll only need
to purchase a license if you want to compile an application. You can
compile and deploy as many applications as you like, just like VFP, but
that's the requirement.
I have developed a VFP class in Real Studio to help ease the transition.
You get FileToStr(), StrToFile(), Transform(), etc. Other than that, the
language is a very close cousin to VFP.
Can you give an example of the brand and model of the Linux Tablets? If it
is full Linux, app development shouldn't be a problem. If it is Android,
then we have a problem. Real Studio doesn't compile to Android (yet). You
can however build a web application in Real Studio and have it accessible
across multiple platforms.
Good luck!
On 11/07/2012 08:52 AM, Dave Crozier wrote:
> Real Basic is probably the easiest but at a cost, even though it is low.
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> From: ProFox [mailto:profox-bounces@leafe.com] On Behalf Of Peter Hart
> Sent: 06 November 2012 10:32
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> Subject: [NF] Writing a program for Linux Tablets.
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> Hi everyone
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> I have just taken on a client as a favour for my local church.
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> They deal with mentally handicapped children.
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> They saw some of the cheap Linux Tablets that I sell and think they could
afford to buy some for their volunteers to use for data entry.
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> I am looking for ideas on how I could program them with a menu and
> some forms that they could enter data into, then have it email the
> data to their supervisor, to input into a master table (FoxPro)
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> Bear in mind I am 70, only able to program using VFP, and would find it
difficult to learn another language. If relatively easy then I am prepared
to give my time and learn.
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> TIA
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> Peter
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> Peter Hart Computers
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