CAC PKI Smartcard - Android General

Has there been any serious research or movement on smartcard authentication for Android. If android can figure out this feature and integrate with web and email, they will win over hundreds of thousand.
Currently all FED agencies use what is known as Smardcards, commonly called CAC, aka Common access card. Windows devices use them with ActivClient software and BlackBerry has their own software and hardware (PRD-16951-001) as well. A company called BaiMobile makes or is developing a BlueTooth reader and is working on middle-ware. This company has been working on the product for years with no real movement. Website claims compatibility with all platforms including Apple. I don't believe any company that can't produce a working product after years of telling everyone it's "coming soon". Besides I think the company is federally funded, so probably a money pit.
I'm no programmer, but don't think the feature should be that complicated. And being BlueTooth isn't needed, a simple OTG with cheap reader should be enough for anyone wanting to check a website, sign into webmail or sign a PDF.
**** OK, now instead of just complaining and asking for help... here is how I get around this need for now. Should help anyone in the same boat.***
I have a Windows PC at home that I can remote into with my phone and tablet, both running Android. It just gives me control of the mouse/keyboard and displays the screen of the PC at my house. Leave a Smartcard in the PC and remote to it. The card is locked up at your house and the PIN is still in your head. Walla, slow but works great in a pinch.

1 CAC Card
I like your way of thinking but say you only have one CAC card cause you not a TR just a Government Employee or just a TR and not a Government Employee. Then what would you do?
vortex.550 said:
Has there been any serious research or movement on smartcard authentication for Android. If android can figure out this feature and integrate with web and email, they will win over hundreds of thousand.
Currently all FED agencies use what is known as Smardcards, commonly called CAC, aka Common access card. Windows devices use them with ActivClient software and BlackBerry has their own software and hardware (PRD-16951-001) as well. A company called BaiMobile makes or is developing a BlueTooth reader and is working on middle-ware. This company has been working on the product for years with no real movement. Website claims compatibility with all platforms including Apple. I don't believe any company that can't produce a working product after years of telling everyone it's "coming soon". Besides I think the company is federally funded, so probably a money pit.
I'm no programmer, but don't think the feature should be that complicated. And being BlueTooth isn't needed, a simple OTG with cheap reader should be enough for anyone wanting to check a website, sign into webmail or sign a PDF.
**** OK, now instead of just complaining and asking for help... here is how I get around this need for now. Should help anyone in the same boat.***
I have a Windows PC at home that I can remote into with my phone and tablet, both running Android. It just gives me control of the mouse/keyboard and displays the screen of the PC at my house. Leave a Smartcard in the PC and remote to it. The card is locked up at your house and the PIN is still in your head. Walla, slow but works great in a pinch.
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sparky2324 said:
I like your way of thinking but say you only have one CAC card cause you not a TR just a Government Employee or just a TR and not a Government Employee. Then what would you do?
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Learn how to clone cards, then you have multiple identically the same. Still only you that knows the PIN. Having only one CAC isn't a problem if you don't have to have it with you all the time. Like say on the weekend when your not working, yet out and about when you get "that call" from the boss. You could remote in, sign the form or update a website. Or simply wait till you get home or back to the office.
Point of the post was to get more Android support and give a solution until a widespread convenient method is developed.
EDIT: Found this
(dot) biometricassociates (dot) com/whats-new/64-baimobiler-3000mp-bluetooth-smart-card-reader-approved-by-the-department-of-defense-for-android.html

Just some new info sources, still looking for a solution.
Just some new info sources, still looking for an Android solution. Linux has some working and with Android and Linux getting closer, I'd think a working apk solution shouldn't be far off. But many have thought this before.
http en.wikipedia (dot) org/wiki/Common_Access_Card
https help.ubuntu (dot) com/community/CommonAccessCard
http symbolik.wordpress (dot) com/2007/02/25/using-dod-cac-and-smartcard-readers-on-linux/
http nelenkov.blogspot (dot) com/2012/10/emulating-pki-smart-card-with-cm91.html
http pcsclite.alioth.debian (dot) org/ccid.html
http www (dot) txsystems (dot) com/charismathics/#mobile-apps
http code.google (dot) com/p/seek-for-android/wiki/SmartCardPKI

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vortex.550 said:
Just some new info sources, still looking for an Android solution. Linux has some working and with Android and Linux getting closer, I'd think a working apk solution shouldn't be far off. But many have thought this before.
http en.wikipedia (dot) org/wiki/Common_Access_Card
https help.ubuntu (dot) com/community/CommonAccessCard
http symbolik.wordpress (dot) com/2007/02/25/using-dod-cac-and-smartcard-readers-on-linux/
http nelenkov.blogspot (dot) com/2012/10/emulating-pki-smart-card-with-cm91.html
http pcsclite.alioth.debian (dot) org/ccid.html
http www (dot) txsystems (dot) com/charismathics/#mobile-apps
http code.google (dot) com/p/seek-for-android/wiki/SmartCardPKI
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just some links that look promising
raffinsky said:
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geocentlabs dot com/projects/2012/12/11/cac-enabled-mobile-security[/url]
silanis dot com/e-sign-technologies/mobile-e-signatures[/url]
I do now own a baiMobile 3000MP, but have yet to get it to work.

Did some research into this myself. It looks like Thursby Software is getting close.
http://www.thursby.com/products/pkard-android

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Apache + php + mysql running on Windows Mobile?

Hi!
Is there a way that Apache + mysql + php could run on Windows Mobile?
I've searched the forums but I haven't found anything useful.
Thanks.
Not that I've seen. Care to enlighten us with a possible reason you need a webserver in a phone ?
Well... it would be useful in some scenarios
Id put 50euro in for someone to get them working. Means a lot of my Web Apps could work off like and then I just have sync page to save on roaming chargess.
maybe something like this,
but it only support SQLite3 and a subset of all php functions.
http://mobileleap.net/hph/
I remember way back being able to run apache at least.
http://www.rainer-keuchel.de/wince/apache-ce.html
There was also a version of asp http://www.modezero.net/PocketASP/
snachez said:
Not that I've seen. Care to enlighten us with a possible reason you need a webserver in a phone ?
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Do folks really need a reason why?
I think the answer is, 'cause it would be cool!
Having the ability to test database queries
would be great for students like me.
Imagine while in the bus, or train, or waiting at the doctors and having the ability to create tables and all!
Answer...
Here is your answer..
apache II v1.0 on mobile phones http://www.google.de/search?hl=de&q=apache+on+windows+mobile&btnG=Suche&meta=&aq=f&oq=
apache php mysql would be great to have an always accessible mediawiki as described in my comments here :
http://carrypad.com/2010/02/22/airlife-100-thoughts-6-days-online-battery-and-pricing/#comments
PocketHTML;
http://www.isquaredsoftware.com/pockethtml.php
or
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-hyperedit.html
For on the fly html edits.
And here an introduction to ASP.NET Mobile;
http://www.geekpedia.com/tutorial120_Introduction-to-ASP.NET-Mobile.html
Have fun,
Senax
How are you going to access the applications deployed on the web server in your phone? I dont think there is a way to get static IP for phones. This is a strange thread.
I was thinking something like bluetooth PAN, Celio Redfly or the phone itself.
But also I am thinking the wiki should be mirrored on the web so that the access to the wiki is not dependent on the 3G connexion. Seems to be doable with mysql, at least from the phone mysql db to the webserver mysql db. I guess I'd need sthg to mirror data from the webserver to the phone, maybe OpenVPN or sthg else with mysql I don't know ...
Use 2D barcodes on your webpage to obtain applications easily via
(Use your phone) http://www.i-nigma.mobi/ 2D Barcode Reader
VPN Mobile;
http://www.pocketpcfreeware.mobi/download-vpn-mobile.html
Total Commander (free for smartphones/PocketPC/handhelds) has inbuild FTP.

eWallet for Android?

I'm looking for an eWallet app, like Ilium Software's eWallet for PPC, which runs both Desktop (WinDOS and/or Linux) and Android PDA.
Joe
joebacsi74 said:
I'm looking for an eWallet app, like Ilium Software's eWallet for PPC, which runs both Desktop (WinDOS and/or Linux) and Android PDA.
Joe
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This looks good: Splash-ID. Has a desktop client as well. I don't use it so I can't say much else about it.
I personally use B-Folders which is a Free app and works great for me.
Security
I am a little suspicious about installing and using certain apps. Many state that they have full access to the phone and internet, meaning they can send all of my personal information elsewhere...and in an e-wallet application, that can be devastating. A goldmine for ID theft criminals... learn some code, and write an e-wallet application. Make it free and watch the information roll right in!
Can b-wallet be trusted? They are based in Spain and Bulgaria. Not much information out there about them.
Splash ID looks great and legit, but $30 is a ridiculous price for this software. $10 maybe for both desktop and phone.
Like the other guy said, B-folders does the exact same thing Splash ID does, and it's free, they are asking way too much money for that app
Have you considered KeePass?
Open source, no internet access (internet access not requested in the manifest upon install) & has an open source desktop counterpart too!
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-android-keepass-qtw.aspx
I was a long time eWallet user and contacted them recently because they don't have Android or WebOS clients. They said that they have no plans to create anything at this time for other platforms.
Seems like they are not doing well these days. I looked at Splash ID and while it seems okay, they way they license desktop software is insane and I hear that databases are not compatible with other version of their software so if you get a new phone you'd be out of luck.
I am now using CallPod's Keeper. It is very simplistic which I hate but it works with most major phones and desktops (PC & Mac, etc) I run it on my iPhone and Android.
Having used eWallet for a long time, on all platforms (pc, iphone, winmo), I hope they make ewallet for android soon.
Otherwise I have to find a new password program as well...
If enough people mail them, they must sooner or later make an android version
Otherwise I recommend lastpass(.com). Not ecsactly the same as ewallet, but really good. However, it requires internet access...
I am actually hoping for SPB Wallet to made for Android. SPB did announce Mobile Shell for Android so I am hoping they are gonna port more of their software library over as well.
I've been hassling Illium for ages about this, they don't seem interested in the slightest
**EDIT** Hang on, Splash actually charge you more if you buy the desktop and phone client together than if you buy them seperate! How does that work!?!?!
+1 for KeePass.
It is OPEN SOURCE and it does not require internet connection.
And it has desktop app as well, which is good.
For this kind of app which we use to store "sensitive information", I cant easily trust any closed source app.
That's why I am heading to KeePass when I got my Android device (ordered).
sd00 said:
Have you considered KeePass?
Open source, no internet access (internet access not requested in the manifest upon install) & has an open source desktop counterpart too!
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-android-keepass-qtw.aspx
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Well your wish was partially granted eWallet Viewer.
You can sync with your windows PC and view on your Android, but you cannot add or edit.
awesome, at last..
Now hopefully they do a full version also.. I see a lot of WM6.x users switching to Android at the moment...
double post
Woo hoo!!!!
Finally!
Viewer is good enough for me. It sync's to the desktop too (I've even paid for an upgrade to v7 so this works )
I would like to introduce keywords like AES or encryption on this post. I have been looking on and off for days for an encryption package for Android and pretty much drew a blank, with a couple of notable exceptions. It was only through trying to find out more information about JointLogic (makers of B-Folders) that I stumbled upon this very useful discussion. I also deeply distrust the anonymity of these vendors. I am deeply sorry if I offend them, but these days we are used to look a gift horse in the mouth. JointLogic is trying to make us suspicious of Google with backdoors in their engine, yet we are supposed to trust an anonymous company in who knows where?
I read somewhere that an android version of Ascendo Data Vault could be out sometime soon. Anyone know if there is any truth to that?
FireWallet
wonsanim said:
FireWallet
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...is a totally different type of app. Good addition to the conversation :roll:
worse of all, the viewer has no SEARCH function!!!
After 8 months and still not a peep.

Windows Phone 7 VPN?

Ive not played with the emulator, but do we know if phone 7 will have a working VPN client this time?
No, there won't be VPN support built in. You can't expect it from third parties either because socket manipulation APIs are missing.
It will come later but no time frame is known.
Thanks for a answer on this.
It does seam crazy that MS are pulling things out that people have wanted working for years.
Yet its a basic option in win7 desktops.
They aren't really pulling things out they just haven't been able to put it in yet. All these things will come and when they do it will be done in a good way and not just a thrown in feature. Give it some time.
I use Astrill VPN services since i live in china and facebook & youube are blocked here
I wrote a mail to Astrill support asking them if they would offer a service for WP7 and they replied:
"If windows 7 phones support L2TP\IPSec.
You will be able to use our service with it."
does windows phone 7 support L2TP\IPSec??
Hello,
Any news regarding VPN on Windows Phone 7 ?
I need it to connect with my company email adress.
I would be grateful for any help
As I know there is no option to install any VPN app which works on WP 6.5 ?
Back in January there was a report which said Windows Mobile 7 Business to be released in 2010. And WM7 Media to be released in 2011.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/187178/windows_mobile_7_to_get_two_versions_report_says.html
The report was wrong. However, I cannot imagine that Windows Phone would not have VPN, Sockets, IP Sec, IE9 Mobile, voice satnav etc by September 2011The one thing I don't expect is full multitasking of third party apps.
Windows Phone is aimed at people who don't want to deal with geeky stuff. They want something easy to use and which covers all the basics. And which is beautiful and has beautiful apps. WP is influenced by iOS but is actually competing with Android. WP is a much better choice than Android for the none geek. Which is 98.0% of humanity.
Ogner said:
Back in January there was a report which said Windows Mobile 7 Business to be released in 2010. And WM7 Media to be released in 2011.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/187178/windows_mobile_7_to_get_two_versions_report_says.html
The report was wrong. However, I cannot imagine that Windows Phone would not have VPN, Sockets, IP Sec, IE9 Mobile, voice satnav etc by September 2011The one thing I don't expect is full multitasking of third party apps.
Windows Phone is aimed at people who don't want to deal with geeky stuff. They want something easy to use and which covers all the basics. And which is beautiful and has beautiful apps. WP is influenced by iOS but is actually competing with Android. WP is a much better choice than Android for the none geek. Which is 98.0% of humanity.
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So all this issues that have been filed with MS answers support forum (or whatever it is called) is coming from Android users?
You gotta be living in Ballmer's ass thinking that.
has any one read anything about VPN support in the meanwhile?
it's the only thing that i miss on my phone at the moment... well and VOIP would be nice
from all the things I have read, it seems vpn is still missing from winpho7.
I also live in China and need a vpn. I bought an HD7 and felt sad when I had to return it a few days later. It is a beautiful os, but not at all good for foreigners in China.
-Caid.
Totally agree! VPN us important and Skype is also missing... I found though that is not that tragic with the mango update coming in the end of the year all the problems should be solved
Sent from my OMNIA7 using Board Express
The Skype part missing will be fixed. I have not seen anything official on missing VPN being addressed.
It would be nice to have VPN support but it is apparent that WP7 is getting better with time.
htc hd7 on china T_T
Caid444 said:
from all the things I have read, it seems vpn is still missing from winpho7.
I also live in China and need a vpn. I bought an HD7 and felt sad when I had to return it a few days later. It is a beautiful os, but not at all good for foreigners in China.
-Caid.
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:: like me... T_T am a foreigner in china and just bought mah win7 htc hd7 but it seems useless since i can't even access fb and tweeter on mah fone (( even multimsgr for win7 not applicable for mah fone..
anyone knows whether MANGO will support VPN?
I read in a website that there is still no VPN support - can this be??
If there's no VPN support when the official update arrives, whether it is app-based or built-in, I'll need to buy another phone. VPN is essential to log in to our universitys network.
I suppose microsoft does not want our private data tunneled. All must go through their servers...
vpn probably won't come until the update after mango.. supposedly that release will be more focused on enterprise features.. I'd be surprised if vpn is missing from that list.
most of iranians people Do not buy Windows Phone 7 devices.. because our stupid islamic goverment Filterd many websites.. facebook. twitter... youtube... g+ ... and many other sites...
so we need VPN function... all OSs have VPN... android ... wm6.5 ... iphone ... and blabla...
i dont know why windows phone 7 dont have VPN !!! it is very ridiculous
Hello Yep you are absolutely right in saying if there is no VPN why would organizations use it for their email. But there is more to it,
Organizations won;t use it for their email/
They won't recommend their employees to have Windows Phone 7 Smartphones as they won't be able to have secure remote access with out VPN.
Netizens in Censored Countries won't use it as it won't allow them to bypass censorship
Heavy Hotspot users won;t use Windows Phone 7 as they can't VPN for secure WiFi Sessions.
And there is a lot more if they don't support VPN.
I wonder why they haven't decided to roll out the update with Windows Phone 7.5 Mango. This will fail the product in corporate and Privacy Oriented Users for sure.
http://www.bestvpnservice.com/blog/why-need-vpn-on-windows-phone-7-5-mango

[Q] Any hope for Silverlight on Android

I have a Galaxy Note 10.1 WiFi GT-N8013. I would like to be able to watch live television coverage from CNN. Presently, they (CNN and Google) say that their app does not work on this device and they will not advise when, or if, this problem will be resolved.
Looking for an alternative solution, I turned to some apps that still run Flash Player, such as the UC Browser. I thought that I was getting close to getting the CNN website to load within UCB (as it was mimicking a desktop version), until it requested that I install MS Silverlight. Well, so much for that.
It seems that there is no equivalent to running Silverlight on the Android platform. Apparently, some time ago, there was a Moonlight project, but that appears to have come to a permanent halt based upon what I believe to be threats of litigation from M$.
So my question is whether this project may have come back to life in a different format? I can't imagine that I am the only GT-N8013 that has an interest in using the device from time to time to watch current events on CNN (or other live media cable networks). It seems to work fine on My Droid Razr Maxx XT-912, however I assume that it works there because of also being on the LTE network.
Does anyone know what the future holds for getting Silverlight working on Android?
bookbean said:
I have a Galaxy Note 10.1 WiFi GT-N8013. I would like to be able to watch live television coverage from CNN. Presently, they (CNN and Google) say that their app does not work on this device and they will not advise when, or if, this problem will be resolved.
Looking for an alternative solution, I turned to some apps that still run Flash Player, such as the UC Browser. I thought that I was getting close to getting the CNN website to load within UCB (as it was mimicking a desktop version), until it requested that I install MS Silverlight. Well, so much for that.
It seems that there is no equivalent to running Silverlight on the Android platform. Apparently, some time ago, there was a Moonlight project, but that appears to have come to a permanent halt based upon what I believe to be threats of litigation from M$.
So my question is whether this project may have come back to life in a different format? I can't imagine that I am the only GT-N8013 that has an interest in using the device from time to time to watch current events on CNN (or other live media cable networks). It seems to work fine on My Droid Razr Maxx XT-912, however I assume that it works there because of also being on the LTE network.
Does anyone know what the future holds for getting Silverlight working on Android?
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Silverlight is a dead platform for most practical purposes. Even netflix is working to switch from it. I dont think that anyone would bother to build an Android port for it.
It's closed source from Microsoft and mono can give you a try the .net framework but not silvernight.
Sent from my Xperia Pro using xda app-developers app
8redd said:
Silverlight is a dead platform for most practical purposes. Even netflix is working to switch from it. I dont think that anyone would bother to build an Android port for it.
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That's how I understood it as well. Strange that Amazon just switched over in the past month
ziddey said:
That's how I understood it as well. Strange that Amazon just switched over in the past month
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HTML5 will be the new standard.
so there is no way having silverlight on android? for now? I need to watch some programs on my tablet
sefra3 said:
so there is no way having silverlight on android? for now? I need to watch some programs on my tablet
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Like a workaround - you can use RDP or VNC and use a "normal" computer for opening silverlight pages...
it's a year later, and Microsoft is still reluctant to give an honest answer. However, if you go to their developer web site msdn.com and click on "I build Android apps", they take you to a page that tells you why and how to port your app to Windows 8. "Windows 8 is the fastest-growing mobile OS. Your app belongs here".
In other words, Microsoft considers *Android* to be a dead platform. Silverlight is closed source, so only Microsoft can port it. I think it's safe to say the chances of them changing their minds and porting Silverlight to Android after all, when they're taking such a bath on all Windows 8 platforms, is .... zero.
Is anybody still using Silverlight for web apps in 2013? Maybe this thread is moot.
ehartwell said:
it's a year later, and Microsoft is still reluctant to give an honest answer. However, if you go to their developer web site msdn.com and click on "I build Android apps", they take you to a page that tells you why and how to port your app to Windows 8. "Windows 8 is the fastest-growing mobile OS. Your app belongs here".
In other words, Microsoft considers *Android* to be a dead platform. Silverlight is closed source, so only Microsoft can port it. I think it's safe to say the chances of them changing their minds and porting Silverlight to Android after all, when they're taking such a bath on all Windows 8 platforms, is .... zero.
Is anybody still using Silverlight for web apps in 2013? Maybe this thread is moot.
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I, too, am nneding Silverlight for my tablet. I am in a RN program that makes us test/quiz on a program called ATI that requires Silverlight to be able to answer and read test questions. I wish I had an answer for this. I know that if someone did figure this out that a great bounty would come from it. I would definitely donate.
rayandreas said:
I, too, am needing Silverlight for my tablet. I am in a RN program that makes us test/quiz on a program called ATI that requires Silverlight to be able to answer and read test questions. I wish I had an answer for this. I know that if someone did figure this out that a great bounty would come from it. I would definitely donate.
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acebeace had the best advice. Assuming you have access to a Windows PC, you can run the Silverlight app on the PC but use your tablet as a remote control: go to Google Play and search for "remote desktop". Note that there may be additional challenges if the PC and tablet aren't on the same local network; there are paid apps that handle this better. It's clear that Google is working towards their own version: see Chrome Remote Desktop.
If you don't have access to a Windows desktop, you might be able to find an online browser that supports Silverlight.
Finally, I've never tried this, but Onlive Desktop claims to have an Android app that connects to a virtual PC desktop in the cloud. Their browser was supposed to support Silverlight, but it's not clear if it actually does. Fortunately, there's a free trial.
bookbean said:
I have a Galaxy Note 10.1 WiFi GT-N8013. I would like to be able to watch live television coverage from CNN. Presently, they (CNN and Google) say that their app does not work on this device and they will not advise when, or if, this problem will be resolved.
Looking for an alternative solution, I turned to some apps that still run Flash Player, such as the UC Browser. I thought that I was getting close to getting the CNN website to load within UCB (as it was mimicking a desktop version), until it requested that I install MS Silverlight. Well, so much for that.
It seems that there is no equivalent to running Silverlight on the Android platform. Apparently, some time ago, there was a Moonlight project, but that appears to have come to a permanent halt based upon what I believe to be threats of litigation from M$.
So my question is whether this project may have come back to life in a different format? I can't imagine that I am the only GT-N8013 that has an interest in using the device from time to time to watch current events on CNN (or other live media cable networks). It seems to work fine on My Droid Razr Maxx XT-912, however I assume that it works there because of also being on the LTE network.
Does anyone know what the future holds for getting Silverlight working on Android?
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Did you guys heard about "Moonlight" project?
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1207785
venki5star said:
Did you guys heard about "Moonlight" project?
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1207785
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the more I use this Sony Xperia tablet the more I realise I should have purchased a pc......
Re-compiling Pipelight
Hi,
I have just been reading about a open-source project called pipelight and just thought that this could be re-compiled and used with ARM based devices (such as tablets).
If this is posible then you could have silverlight on tablets, alternatively re-compile moonlight (only problem with moonlight is that there is no DRM support).
Silverlight on android
Dear Medworthy
That gives us hope.
If you now more of this solution let us now.
Regards
Pierre:fingers-crossed:
medworthy said:
Hi,
I have just been reading about a open-source project called pipelight and just thought that this could be re-compiled and used with ARM based devices (such as tablets).
If this is posible then you could have silverlight on tablets, alternatively re-compile moonlight (only problem with moonlight is that there is no DRM support).
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medworthy said:
Hi,
I have just been reading about a open-source project called pipelight and just thought that this could be re-compiled and used with ARM based devices (such as tablets).
If this is posible then you could have silverlight on tablets, alternatively re-compile moonlight (only problem with moonlight is that there is no DRM support).
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amandus88 said:
Dear Medworthy
That gives us hope.
If you now more of this solution let us now.
Regards
Pierre:fingers-crossed:
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Pipelight uses Wine to run Silverlight on Linux based OSes. While there is some work being done to run Wine on Android, the binaries for Silverlight would still need to be rewritten for ARM. These aren't open source, I think it's way too simplistic to think those could be just "compiled" for ARM.
Unfortunately, I think we'll just have to wait until HTML5 completely supports DRM and the content providers make that switch. It's very irritating to see how they've chosen such a biased and proprietary system at the moment.
ehartwell said:
it's a year later, and Microsoft is still reluctant to give an honest answer. However, if you go to their developer web site msdn.com and click on "I build Android apps", they take you to a page that tells you why and how to port your app to Windows 8. "Windows 8 is the fastest-growing mobile OS. Your app belongs here".
In other words, Microsoft considers *Android* to be a dead platform. Silverlight is closed source, so only Microsoft can port it. I think it's safe to say the chances of them changing their minds and porting Silverlight to Android after all, when they're taking such a bath on all Windows 8 platforms, is .... zero.
Is anybody still using Silverlight for web apps in 2013? Maybe this thread is moot.
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I need silverlight on my HTC one for my school timetable :/
Silverlight Android
Not in a position to try this at the moment but pls see:
http://gizmodo.com/5037919/skyfire-...icrosoft-silverlight-plus-100-more-beta-codes
and report back if it works.
Cheers
bookbean said:
I have a Galaxy Note 10.1 WiFi GT-N8013. I would like to be able to watch live television coverage from CNN. Presently, they (CNN and Google) say that their app does not work on this device and they will not advise when, or if, this problem will be resolved.
Looking for an alternative solution, I turned to some apps that still run Flash Player, such as the UC Browser. I thought that I was getting close to getting the CNN website to load within UCB (as it was mimicking a desktop version), until it requested that I install MS Silverlight. Well, so much for that.
It seems that there is no equivalent to running Silverlight on the Android platform. Apparently, some time ago, there was a Moonlight project, but that appears to have come to a permanent halt based upon what I believe to be threats of litigation from M$.
So my question is whether this project may have come back to life in a different format? I can't imagine that I am the only GT-N8013 that has an interest in using the device from time to time to watch current events on CNN (or other live media cable networks). It seems to work fine on My Droid Razr Maxx XT-912, however I assume that it works there because of also being on the LTE network.
Does anyone know what the future holds for getting Silverlight working on Android?
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This has now become a mute subject for me. I have given up on the CNN app in favor of Xfinity's app which works great. Not only can I watch CNN, I can now watch pretty much anything that I get on my TV.
opera
if this help...i use opera-browser(not opera-mini) on my android, because silverlight based sites works...
lorvix said:
if this help...i use opera-browser(not opera-mini) on my android, because silverlight based sites works...
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they dont ~ or well at least sky go etc doesnt work

[Q] How to use non-http protocols in Palm OS Garnet 5.4

I made a mobile website for my petsitting business, and amazingly, it seems to work on everything. Palm TX/Treo/Pre (jQuery panels don't work but even the marginal javascript link functionality wasn't expected to work in blazer), Blackberry OS 5.0+, Windows CE, droid, iOS, etc. Unfortunately, however, after dragging all my old testers out of the closet and opening the browser, I noticed that my TX running Palm OS 5.4 can't open the mailto: or tel: links on the contact us page. Blazer simply says "unknown URL: tel:" or "unknown URL: mailto."
I know PalmOS 5.4, released in 2004, is the Windows 98 of mobile OS's, that is you're amazed at what it can still do but things still look weird and broken. However, the TX was also the best and possibly last million-selling PDA, and most are still in use. Many of our professional clients, whose pets we take care of while they're on business trips, have a Palm TX or Tungsten, Gen1 Blackberry Bold, or both. Most of our clients who complain about not having a mobile site use Palms or Blackberries, so I don't want to design something that only works on Android, iOS and BB10. The market share is infinitesimally small, but it seems every single one of the users is in our client portfolio.
So, since basic javascript, as in image swapping and ID scrolling, seems to work in Blazer, but that's about all it can handle, no jQuery or Fancybox, is there a javascript hack to open the Dialer or VersaMail apps without using the URI protocols? If not, is there anyway I could do this, or will I just have to add a useragent-conditional popup telling Palm users to open the app and enter the data manually?
There were originally official APIs for most of these apps, including supported URI schemes, and there's probably a simple proprietary protocol I can do this with, but when palm folded in 2011 they took all the contents of their website with them. The APIs are no longer online and there is no google cache, so I'm looking for a universal hack. But if someone does know where the APIs went that would be great.
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I know the site, I think it was this onethat developped Palm Os Garnet 5.4 sometime ago.

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