PHP-Nuke: PDA Sync module v1.3
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This is a replacement for the Avantgo module.


Anyone who has ever used the Avantgo module on a PDA has seen some
of the bugs in the module. This replacement corrects all of the known bugs.


1) Screen formatting is incorrect forcing PDA users to scroll left and right.

2) No artwork or color was used in the orginal module and PDAs now support color
   with auto fallback to B&W for older units.

3) Does not have the proper links to the auto Avantgo add page. Only has a link direct
   to the module. This is a MAJOR VIOLATION of the standard. The PDA module should not
   be viewable from a web link it is only for PDA users. Robots should not see this module.

4) Improper HTML was used on the existing module. 

5) Links back to the main site were included. This is another violation of the standard.
   This causes Avantgo to follow the links back through your site and download your entire
   site. Large sites will get a automated email from Avantgo notifing you that you went over
   your quota of bandwidth and that you must pay to stay in the system. This bug alone should
   cause you to uninstall the existing module.


 The PDA Sync module is installed in place of your Avantgo module. And corrects all of the above 
errors and adds some features.


1) Users are shown a setup page with a link to the AvantGo download site.

2) Users may select the topic channel the want or download all topics.

3) Auto add links preset your users add options on the Avantgo page. 

4) New artwork has been included. If you make your own I suggest using about 16 colors so it will look good on all PDAs. See the AvantGo support page for color photo demos on all systems.

5) Menu page is easer to read on all PDAs.

6) Now shows the user the last date page was downloaded.

7) Manual links added for users that want to use webclipping or other PDA syncing software.

8) Link to free Plucker PDS sync program added. Suggest you contact plucker to get your channel added to the list they preinstall in the software. At this time Plucker does not have a auto install link system.

This version has its own language routines and will use english if the selected language 
file is not installed.  If you create a language file please send it to me. 
v1.1a is a Spanish update

9) Advertising file added just insert your html in this file. Please remember that all
advertising banners must be on your server or they will not download to the PDA.



To install please remove your AvantGo module. Due to the flaws it should not be used with
Advantgo.com .   Install this software and Change the name to Avantgo PDA Sync so that the
link will be at the top of your menu like the old module.

Please note that Avantgo is for non business sites. Business sites will have to use Plucker to sync.





By Michael May 11/26/03
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