[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] low.flying.pigs:
GCC Boot 1.00alpha4 Released

Further to post 2299 and the standalone GPS Cycle Computer 'launcher' mentioned therein: Introducing:

GCC Boot 1.00alpha4 | Functional early proof of concept.

GCC Boot = GPS Cycle Computer Dedicated Device Boot Menu

Requires Microsoft .NetCompact Framework 2.00 or above (same as GPS Cycle Computer itself)

LIMITED DISTRIBUTION DEVELOPMENT PREVIEW. FOR TESTING PURPOSES ONLY.

GCC Boot is currently alpha simply because the intended feature set is incomplete. This means GCC Boot may change substantially at each new alpha and may not be backwards compatible with itself as functionality is progressively added. After the foreseen bulk of development is complete, it will become beta. After beta phase it will have a 1.0 final release. GCC Boot will be further developed as required from there.

GCC Boot is however stable in alpha and used correctly, it is as safe to use as any other similar software. Refer to Instructions therein.

When GPS Cycle Computer (or any alternative application) is used on a Windows CE5 or CE6 based GPS enabled touch screen dedicated device, usually means of selecting between GPS Cycle Computer and the dedicated device native application is required when the device is booted.

Previous attempts by others to address this have included assorted efforts with scripting languages such as MortScript and assorted 'Menu Launcher' or 'Starter' applications, or applications that include that functionality or could be used as such, such as iPhoneToday, AutoHotKey, and MyBoot. Various end users have applied configuration and repackaged such applications and scripts.

However, the actual applications no longer appear to be in active development having not been updated for considerable time, years often.

Nothing could be readily identified that: was fully suitable and freeware; already integrated and light weight; was readily adaptable to suit the purposes and allow new and possibly specialist functionality and features to be added as required; already had capability of more than minimal expansion; did not have superfluous end user non removable or non relocatable functions or features; featured a simple, clean, elegant and attractive user interface.

GCC Boot was therefore developed as GPS Cycle Computer centric and orientated to meet these requirements and enable further development as required, whilst avoiding current and future potential issues with licencing, compatibility, or third party software not being updated or becoming unsuitable for purposes as required.

GCC Boot additionally features:

Dedicated prominent Primary and Secondary buttons for GPS Cycle Computer and Dedicated Device native application.

Primary and Secondary button Automatic Launch and optional time delay.

User configurable buttons, up to a further 16 in total, for programs, tools, and or system features.

Automatic Registry Restoration on start up.

Automatic File Restoration on start up. New in 1.00alpha4

Automatic MortScript support. New in 1.00alpha4 (Requires user to add MortScript.exe to GccBoot_Tools folder if desired)

Refer to Instructions - English.txt for detailed information. Thoroughly updated and expanded in 1.00alpha4

Further information on changes is detailed in the GCC Boot Versions / Changelog section.

Feedback is encouraged, welcomed, and appreciated.

Screen grabs and functional proof of concept attached. Refer to Instructions therein.

Further information to be added.

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