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Originally Posted by gadams999
The only feature that I miss is the ability for bbTracker to email the track file(s) via the BlackBerry email. I almost never tether my device to my PC. I can use eFile to send track files via email, but it's a slow application at best.
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Unfortunately there are several problems with that. J2ME doesn't provide a device-independent way to do this, as far as I known and I really want to avoid using BlackBerry-specific code in bbTracker (despite the name it should be a application suiteable for any GPS-enabled smartphone).
Even if I wanted to include BlackBerry-specific code there would be two obstacles:
- The BlackBerry SDK only works on Windows and I use Linux to develop (granted, this could probably be worked around)
- The BlackBerry API for sending Emails requires the Application to be signed with a key provided by RIM. As far as I know that key costs several 100 Dollars to request.
Some possible alternatives that I think about implementing:
- An online track repostitory that tracks can be uploaded to (both public and private)
- The ability to send the tracks from this repository via email (which would lead to the same functionality, basically, that you requested)
- Transfering the tracks via bluetooth (OBEX file transfer)
But then again keep in mind that my time with this project is limited (unfortunately! It's great fun doing this!) and I can't make any guarantees on when (if ever) these features will be implemented. If, on the other hand, you can program J2ME devices or know someone who can, then I'd gladly accept any patches sent my way
