[Windows Mobile Software Development] Rhinoman66:
I like what OliveTree has done with their Version 4 reader for the IPhone - Their current albeit older WinMo Version is very similar in features and has access to their Vast ebook store but is not very touch friendly. I have spoken with the nice folks at OliveTree about their plans for WinMo and unfortunately they have no plans to Develop anything for 6.x;

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OliveTree:

Thank you for your interest and desire to help develop BibleReader. Unfortunately, BibleReader for Window Mobile is built on Windows Mobile 2001 technology. We looked into making it finger touch friendly and found that it was going to be easier to rewrite the app rather than updating. Since Microsoft is moving to Windows Phone (7) without backwards compatibility we decided to write the new version for Windows Phone (7). We had been waiting for this announcement before making a large commitment to Windows Mobile.

Regards,

Stephen Johnson

Chief Technology Officer

Olive Tree Bible Software

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Due to the upcoming release of the Windows 7 platform, we are not likely to be able to devote any further development to the the 6.x platform. We are currently considering development for the new platform, but do not have any firm plans at this time.

Thank you,

Phillip S

Olive Tree Technical Support

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So no Touch Reader for us. In fact, I have searched everywhere and outside of one(1) person in this forum there is NO one else trying to create a Touch Bible for this generation of WinMo Devices. I respect the effort but why re-invent the wheel when we only need a reader? Technically, the Touch Bible Reader market for Generation 6.x of Touch WinMo Devices is STILL WIDE OPEN.

Now, my wife and I both love our Touch Pro2s (gotta have the keyboard) and we need a Touch friendly Bible Reader. We have no intentions on jumping on 7 anytime soon (really not too happy with it's GUI). I am sure there are many more like us out here with devices from HTC Diamonds to HD2s etc....

So here is the Challenge : Right Now I would actually pay someone to create a Touch GUI for OliveTree's current WinMo Reader App. But I don't know what a fair amount would be. It doesn't have to have all the features of their IPhone Version 4 (see link below) - In fact we'd be happy with it's current feature set - just give us a better font, the Quick Nav Screens from their Version4, smooth flip scrolling for reading, access to their book store and we'd be happy. See the demo on YouTube (I am not allowed to post links yet)

Their current reader is totally FREE (so you won't be dipping into their pockets) - and they have a HUGE library of Bibles, Study Guides and other related books.

So if someone was to create the 'right' reader app. no only would they win the purse from this challenge - but they could potentially make quite a few a few bucks selling it as they would really have no competition (and will get no competition from OliveTree). In fact OT would probably love it because it would sell more of their e-books. (So they might even help.) Additionally, it would be the 1st Touch Bible Reader for WinMo 7

I am VERY serious about funding the 1st copy for my wife and I - with no desire for rights or ownership - so if there are any serious experienced WinMo Touch Developers feel free to contact me. "colin at rhinoweb dot net" - or post here that you will be taking on the challenge with some kind of estimated completion date.

But we want a quality app GUI on par with OilveTree's Version 4 (or Co0kie's Home Tab 1.6.1.1 or Advanced Home Tab 2.0 - SWEET!!)

I guess others that want to see this App written could further sweeten the purse by pledging to purchase or contribute a dollar amount to the cause here in this post as well.

I am open to any suggestions that will get this app done.

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Org: Posted under HD2 - Sorry for the double post but I realized making the request device specific may limit the developers will to take on the challenge.

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