RE: [iPAQ] RAM to CF restore problem (impacts dual boot)

From: Derek Glidden <dglidden.a.t.illusionary.com>
Date: Wed Apr 17 2002 - 11:08:49 EDT

On Wed, 2002-04-17 at 10:13, Noel J. Bergman wrote:
> Derek,
>
> If Jamey could code the bootldr to backup the RAM to CF first (and offer to
> restore it later), that might be the best solution. I spoke with Compaq

That would be ideal, but like I said, I'm not gonna hold my breath. :)

> support folks yesterday, and although they recognize the problem (even for a
> Windows CE user, without the linux factor), they have no solution for it at
> this time. According to Compaq, there isn't sufficient API support to do a
> pure backup, and the process of restoring the database entries makes them

Heh... in other words, WinCE is not designed to let you make backups,
except inasmuch as doing an "ActiveSync" is a backup. Take that you
alternative OS hackers!

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