Jon – I think I understand the dilemma that Michael faces here as I've been researching the same space.
There are several GPS location APIs available on mobile phone stacks – but there are few which are operable across phone operating systems. Indeed there can even be differences between phone models from the same vendor on the same operating system (different Java stacks for example – one with Location JSR – another without).
Managing software deployments based on phone setup is not as simple as it sounds. J2ME Polish offers a solution, GWT(specifically the location API now built in to Google Gears) offers another, and zkoss is one more.
But there are no easy answers here AFIK – if there are please someone let me know.
Cheers
Paul
On Tue, Mar 24, 2009 at 10:56 AM, Jon Topper
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Michael,
I find myself wondering why you've approached each target operating
system as a separate proposition.
A lot of the overhead in software development comes down to
understanding the problem domain and the client's requirements – writing
the code itself is often the easiest part of the job.
With that in mind, it strikes me that engaging with a software house
that could target all of your intended platforms would be a better use
of resources. This is just speculation though, so I'd be interested to
hear people's experiences either way.
Jon
On Tue, 2009-03-24 at 06:27 -0400, Mike Dewhirst wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Many thanks to everyone who responded to the iPhone development query,
> the feedback is very much appreciated.
>
> We've now found a suitable developer through the forum for the iPhone
> app and are now looking for companies or individuals who would be able
> to do the same on other mobile platforms such as RIM/BlackBerry OS,
> Symbian and Windows Mobile – with specific GPS programming experience
> ideally.
>
> Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Many thanks in advance,
>
> Michael
>
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