Pocket Control PC - NetCf v1.0 ReadMe
1.Index
1.Index 2.Installation & Connection 3.Usage 4.For Developpers
1.0) Introduction, 1.1) Requirements, 1.2) Licence, 1.3) Contacts

1.0) IntroductionTop
Welcome to Pocket Control PC - NetCf version! The program is free and by using it, you are encouraging its sharing. The program is tightly connected to Pocket Control PC - PC version (the programs depend on each other to work).

The (client) program's main function is to connect to a remote PC which runs Pocket Control PC - PC (server). The program's connect through TCP/IP and exchange commands and text. This program sends commands to the remote PC which executes them. The current commands supported pertain to the following:
  • Mouse and Scroll commands: The remote user is able to control the PC's mouse (and mouse's vertical scroll).
  • Keyboard commands: The remote user is able to control the PC's keyboard. All usual keys are supported. Current keyboard layout is US (extended - with media/browser/application keys e.g. next/previous track). The remote user can normally change languages in Windows.
  • Input text & keystrokes: The remote user can input text and keystrokes for the PC.
  • Input Mouse location: The remote user can input coordinates to move the PC's mouse.
  • The general notion for the program is the following: To direct a PC from a .Net Compact Framework supported device.
    Devices must connect to the PC through TCP/IP protocol (the program has options for configuring IP). This is usually achieved through ActiveSync or network.
    Smartphones or PocketPCs usually connect to the PC through Microsoft's Activesync. Various ways are supported to achieve that: COM, Network, USB. These ways can also be extended with bluetooth, wireless network etc. The most useful way would be bluetooth.

    If you liked this program, please support its longevity by using it and encouraging others to use it. If the program is supported, I will extend its possibilities.

    1.1) RequirementsTop
  • A device with .NET Compact Framework. It could be Smartphones 2003, Pocket PCs 2003 and PCs. In Smartphones and Pocket PCs, .NETCF is pre-installed. On PCs, you must download and install .NETCF or .NET Framework if you do not have it (Note: .NET Framework supercedes .NETCF).
  • A PC which runs Pocket Control PC - PC.
  • Connection between PC and the smartphone with TCP/IP. Microsoft's Activesync connection is adequate.
  • Commands transfered between the PC program and the NetCF program may differ between versions. Commands supported by this NetCF version keep up with commands used by Pocket Control PC - PC v1.1. So, it would be better to use this program with that PC version.

    1.2) LicenceTop
    The program and its source is covered by a licence which you must accept before using it or redistributing it in any way. The licence, in the original distribution package, can be found in a text file named 'Licence.txt' in the root directory of the distribution package. If you cannot find it, you may have got a distribution package other than the original. To find it, please visit our website at http://www34.brinkster.com/kingherc/.

    1.3) ContactsTop
    Website: On my website, you can find useful information about the program. You can also download the original distribution package there (usually a .zip file).
    E-mail: You can also contact me at king_herc@yahoo.com for comments and questions.