Monday, September 04, 2006

Opera Mini on Tungsten T2

I used opera-mini.prc file for Tungsten C on my T2. When I try to launch Mini Opera, it says - "Missing IBM Java VM- Please ensure that IBM's WebSphere Micro Environment Java VM is installed". I installed Websphere Micro Environment which had the following three files: j9_vm_bundle.prc, javademo.prc, midp21.prc (MIDP= Mobile Information Device Profile =Java runtime environment). The demo works on T2 but Opera still gives the same error message!

I then installed J9JavaVMMidpNG.prc and the demo. The demo doesnt run and gives a fatal alert. The Opera, on the other hand, gives the same error!

One problem I need to look into later is I havent HotSynched these files but have used the Card Reader and Resco Explorer instead (File Manager for Palm). The Palm isn't synching at the moment so need to try that later.

Since T2 has just 800k of dynamic heap memory, Fargo Heap Resizer maybe required. The program enlarges dynamic heap on Tungsten T and T2 devices from 800KB up to 1.8 MB. This program is a MUST for T2 as it helps in multitasking pTunes etc.

Another solution would be to find the older Websphere which was compatible with T2. This can also be developed by using the following help page. WebSphere Micro Environment Toolkit will be required which is free for developers. Or else I may try WAPUniverse: an robust opensource WAP browser for PalmOS powered devices.

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