> Question: Should most applications for the iPAQ be written in an
> interpreted language?
I think no. Here's my rational:
1) handheld computers have limited battery power.
2) each instruction/memory reference takes some joules.
3) interpreted programs execute more instructions and reference
more memory than compiled programs.
4) interpreted programs will reduce battery life.
5) ref: newton battery life with NewtonScript
Even if the interpeted program is "fast enough" for the user, interpreted
programs will waste precious joules of battery life.
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Received on Tue Sep 26 2000 - 17:14:54 EDT
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