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.SIS? |
marwib
Joined: Mar 01, 2003
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Hi!
I just sat here and wondered (because it haven't got a P800)... Is a .SIS file a installer you execute on the p800, or is it just a file containing the app, and you store it on eg. a MS Duo?
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marwib
Joined: Mar 01, 2003
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Please, some of you hardcore P800 users out there must know this. When you install an application, is it a guide to install, like on a computer, or do just place the file??
Martin |
mrNoodles
Joined: Feb 28, 2002
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From: Sweden
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You just installs the programs from the computer - easy! 
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marwib
Joined: Mar 01, 2003
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Ok, thank you for the quick reply! |
mrNoodles
Joined: Feb 28, 2002
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np!! |
moldy
Joined: Sep 11, 2002
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From: England
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well I haven't done any application installs direct from my phone yet, so I can't comment on that, however...
I have downloaded a .SIS file from the web onto my PC. It is a setup program for an application (containing all the files.) If I double click on it it installs the application onto my connected P800.
The .SIS extension is associated with the "au3party.exe" application (friendly name: "Install Software Application") which I think downloads the whole .SIS file onto the C: Drive of your P800 (the internal memory) then unpacks and installs it onto the Drive of your choice.
This says to me that it is most probably possible to download the .SIS file via GPRS straight onto the phone and install from there. After all, SE can't expect everyone who wants to install 3rd party applications to have a PC right?
HTH,
- moldy
"I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows." - Bart Simpson |
marwib
Joined: Mar 01, 2003
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Thnx for the explanations, guys!
As I continue to read about this device, it seems more and more wonderful everytime I look at it!  Think I'll puchase one!
Martin |
mrNoodles
Joined: Feb 28, 2002
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Do so!! |
psikey
Joined: Jan 31, 2002
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From: UK - South Yorkshire
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.sis files first appeared on the series 5 Psion machines as the Epoc(now Symbian OS)version of install shield type application on the PC. It is the method of creating a self extracting & installing archive file which also creates an install record to full remove all the installation files (again like install sheild on PC's. .sis files can be run through PC suite or directly on the Symbian device.
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Coramoor
Joined: Nov 13, 2002
Posts: > 500
From: Norway
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sort of like a script?
I mean they are not an executable by themselves but more like a makefile except the app is probably already compiled...
Or have I missunderstood? |
gunnar-p800
Joined: Mar 05, 2003
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From: Sweden
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The SIS file contains files to be placed in the Drive C: file system and a specification where each file is to be placed. The installer software reads the file and extracts each file to the specified locations.
SIS files are created using the 'makesis' tool that comes with the UIQ SDK. It also provides the documentation needed to understand how to prepare the SIS file. |
onionz
Joined: Feb 21, 2003
Posts: 24
From: London, UK
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@moldy: Yes you can download the .SIS using the built in browser on the phone, over GPRS, and install that way - i've done that when my PC was playing up. |
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Posted: 2003-03-04 16:00
