3. If one is going to create a program that creates large databases, memory cards are the way to go?
One should first think whether large databases are really necessary, or whether a clever syncing/data transfer strategy might not be better. PDAs are devices with small displays that are hard to get data into - this constrains the type of applications that are appropriate. There are also various performance penalties when dealing with large amounts of data, but whether that data is useful and accessible should be the first criteria to consider.
Putting data onto an external card (eg an SD card) is certainly possible, but has it's own access problems, and will also restrict your application to a subset of devices.
We don't know your problem domain, so only you can make these decisions. But bear in mind that a PDA is not a little laptop, and try and approach your design with an open mind. Trying to port over a desktop app will often result in failure.
Cheers, Jim Cooper __________________________________________ Jim Cooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tabdee Ltd http://www.tabdee.ltd.uk TurboSync - Connecting Delphi to your Palm __________________________________________ -- For information on using the PalmSource Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see http://www.palmos.com/dev/support/forums/
