Death

Micheal Lloyd Lee — Sun, 11 May 2008 10:06:11 -0000

As you might have guessed after about three years of inactivity this project is dead. Sorry.
Maybe one day I'll pick it up again. Until then (should that day ever happen) check the forums (this one [ http://web.ist.utl.pt/nfcf/ ] seams to be the most recent ) for some interesting modifications (if any of the people working on the new releases would like to become members of this project get in touch).

Every now and again I get an email asking for the source. The source lives in the CVS repository; I do not see the point in having source zip downloads. To access it you will need a CVS client. I've always used the one shipped with Cygwin [http://www.cygwin.com/ ], but if you want GUI TortoiseSVN is great so I'm going to guess so is TortoiseCVS [http://www.tortoisecvs.org/ ].
The instructions are here: [ http://sourceforge.net/cvs/?group_id=76839 ]

A few questions have flown about regarding NCM (Nokia Compatibility Mode). This came about as early versions of the Nokia JVM sucked. It did not support reading and writing from the same socket in different thread, and the available() method in InputStream either does not do what I thought it did, or simply does not work. So in an attempt to get round these problems I hacked together NCM. This attempts to guess when it would be receiving content. So after sending a "repaint" command it would wait for the result. As anyone who has used this mode knows it does not work very well.

If I was to restart this I would rip out NCM. I might also remove any HTTP tunnelling (a significantly better solution to the problem, look in the forums for a release with support for this) and would be tempted to move the bar even higher and target JME Personal Profile.

Anyhoo hopefully this will answer most of the questions I get sent. If it does not leave a note on the forum and next time I pop by I'll have a go at answering it.

Cheers,
Mike

J2ME VNC New Beta, HTTP Tunnel Support and SSH Support

Micheal Lloyd Lee — Thu, 17 Feb 2005 04:48:11 -0000

First, a BIG thanks to Atsuhiko Yamanaka for both HTTP Tunneling support ( http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?thread_id=1230661&forum_id=262224 ) and SSH2 support ( http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?thread_id=1218089&forum_id=262224 ). I intend on rolling them both into the CVS soon, and creating three versions. Vanilla, HTTP and SSH2, as the application is already much larger than I would of liked, and SSH2 requires MIDP 2.
I'm going to have to brush up on my ant scripting :)

Second, I've sent the last few hours getting the basics for my new, simplified input system ready. This is due in part due to the problems people are having on BBs, and part due to the problems I'm having on my Sendo M570 (two sides of the same coin, phone). I've also been playing with a few things so it might be fixed for the "Attribute Mismatch" bug, and the SonyEricsson k700i bug (I think it is the same bug).

I still have a lot left to do, my current plan is to add a new conf system in the about screen.

You can grab the beta (does not include either of Atsuhiko Yamanaka fantastic updates):
http://j2mevnc.sf.net/downloads/VNCdebug.jad
http://j2mevnc.sf.net/downloads/VNCdebug.jar

The input system has been greatly simplified, you now only have one input mode (rather than a "game keys" mode and a "number keys" mode.) This can be changed either in the options menu, or via the star (*) key. The four modes are:
Nav - Direction buttons (and 2,4,6,8) move the screen
Mouse - Direction buttons (and 2,4,6,8) move the mouse, fire (and 5 ) fires, GAME_A ( or #) double clicks.
SMS - Uses my bad SMS implementation
Type - Will send the chars as - is. Like Numlock mode of 3.0.4.

I've quite a bit left to do before it is finished, but I'd like to know what you all think. Is splitting the modes a Good Thing(tm)?
I would like to make it user-expandable, but doing this in a clean, and lite way is not looking hopeful.

Please send me feed back: http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?thread_id=1232049&forum_id=262224

Thanks, Mike

SSH2 Support

Micheal Lloyd Lee — Wed, 26 Jan 2005 23:35:16 -0000

Thanks to the wonderfull people over at JSch [ http://j2me.jsch.org/ ], we have a J2ME VNC with SSH2 support! A big big thanks to Atsuhiko Yamanaka, and all the JSch team.

https://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?thread_id=1218089&forum_id=262224

J2ME VNC - Beta 3.0.4

Micheal Lloyd Lee — Tue, 11 May 2004 02:34:12 -0000

J2ME VNC is a VNC client for mobile devices.
Work Everywhere!

This release includes partial support for two new features, basic macros support and the HTTP Socket client code, but the server is still incomplete. Bugs effecting Black Berry and JBlend VMs, a number of small bugs affecting all platforms; as well as a major bug also affecting all platforms have been fixed. A number of small UI improvements have been incorporated, and the popular "Downloading" icon has been updated to a "Working" icon.

As with all previous versions, it also includes a Nokia Compatibility Mode, AKA NCM (defaults to On, you can change this in the connection screen). Users should notice quite an improvement (if not using a Nokia phone, or a phone which has the same problems as Nokia phones) when this option is disabled, and J2ME VNC will not get confused (stop working).
You can read about this in the NCM Wiki page [ http://j2mevnc.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Nokia%20Compatability%20Mode ].

Please do submit a bug report [ http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=76839&atid=548437 ] or post on the forum [ http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=262224 ] if you have a problem. I do not currently own a mobile phone, and I am completely depended on you for input!

Also, if you have a screen shot of it in action, I'd love to have it! Again, post on my forum [ http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=262224 ].

Please consider donating [ http://sourceforge.net/project/project_donations.php?group_id=76839 ].

J2ME VNC 1 Year Old Today

Micheal Lloyd Lee — Sat, 20 Mar 2004 11:32:29 -0000

J2ME VNC is celebrating its first birthday. I am very please with the success of J2ME VNC, with over 60,000 page views, and about 4,000 downloads (averaging about 10 a day), this has been my most successful open source project.
But it is not finished yet, not even near. But rest assured, I am still working hard on it (in between work, and real-life commitments). You can monitor the progress on the Ouzo Wiki page, and the task tracker. You too can help, by expanding the Wiki, writing code, translating it to a new language (or updating an old one), redoing the graphics, submitting bug reports or even donating some cash.

Ouzo Wiki [ http://j2mevnc.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php?Ouzo ]
Task Tracker [ http://sourceforge.net/pm/?group_id=76839 ]
Wiki [ http://j2mevnc.sourceforge.net/wiki/ ]
Language Translating [ http://j2mevnc.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php?Translate ]
Donate [ http://sourceforge.net/project/project_donations.php?group_id=76839 ]

J2ME VNC - Beta 3.0.1

Micheal Lloyd Lee — Sun, 22 Feb 2004 13:54:47 -0000

J2ME VNC is a VNC client for mobile devices.
Work Everywhere!

I have released a new debug-only version, this is to address a small problem with the protocal implementation.

It also includes a two improvements from Ouzo:
http://j2mevnc.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Ouzo ) the client code for HTTPSocket
(does not work with out a server, which has not yet been completed ;) and Macro support, but for key presses only (no mouse, or screen movement yet).

http://j2mevnc.sourceforge.net/downloads/VNC-debug.jad
http://j2mevnc.sourceforge.net/downloads/VNC-debug.jar

If you own a Nokia phone, or it "hangs" when connecting, please read:
http://j2mevnc.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Nokia%20Compatability%20Mode

New Website Feature: Wiki

Micheal Lloyd Lee — Sun, 08 Feb 2004 12:58:12 -0000

I have added a Wiki to the J2ME VNC website, primarily as a cheap way of getting round the complete lack of documentation :) Enjoy

http://j2mevnc.sourceforge.net/wiki/

J2ME VNC - Beta 3.0.0

Micheal Lloyd Lee — Thu, 06 Nov 2003 02:48:59 -0000

J2ME VNC is a VNC client for mobile devices.
Work Everywhere!

Welcome to the first Beta. This version should be fully functional on all mobile devices supporting Sockets. If you have any problems, please try the Debug version on in the downloads at the bottom J2ME VNCs homepage.

Nokia Compatibility Mode, AKA NCM: Users should notice quite an improvement (if not using a Nokia phone, or a phone which has the same problems as Nokia phones) when this option is disabled (enabled by default).

J2ME VNC - Alpha 2.9.5

Micheal Lloyd Lee — Wed, 15 Oct 2003 05:35:27 -0000

J2ME VNC is a VNC client for mobile devices.
Work Everywhere!

Nokia phones should work well with this release, and (as long as you do not do too much in close succession) will not lead to an Out Of Memory Error. It can still get confused if the server sends it data it is not expecting, or if the server combines updates, which is allowed in the specs. Unless Nokia release an update for its mobile phones, I do not see this improving much. Ill continue to tweak it in hope of getting a smother ride for Nokia users.

It also includes a Nokia Compatibility Mode, AKA NCM (defaults to On, you can change this in the connection screen). Users should notice quite an improvement (if not using a Nokia phone, or a phone which has the same problems as Nokia phones) when this option is disabled, and J2ME VNC will not get confused (stop working).

This is the last Alpha release, if I no one reports any problems with this version I will remove all the debug code and release it as Beta 1.

Also, if you have a screen shot of it in action, I'd love to have it! Again, post on my forum [ http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=262224 ].

Downloads:
English [ http://j2mevnc.sourceforge.net/downloads/VNC-en_gb-20031015.jad ]
Greek [ http://j2mevnc.sourceforge.net/downloads/VNC-el-20031015.jad ]
German [ http://j2mevnc.sourceforge.net/downloads/VNC-de-20031015.jad ]
French [ http://j2mevnc.sourceforge.net/downloads/VNC-fr-20031015.jad ]
Polish [ http://j2mevnc.sourceforge.net/downloads/VNC-pl-20031015.jad ]

J2ME VNC - Alpha 2.9.5

Micheal Lloyd Lee — Wed, 15 Oct 2003 05:31:35 -0000

J2ME VNC is a VNC client for mobile devices.
Work Everywhere!

This is the last Alpha release, if I no one reports any problems with this version I will remove all the debug code and release it as Beta 1.

Also, if you have a screen shot of it in action, I'd love to have it! Again, post on my forum [ http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=262224 ].

Downloads:
English [ http://j2mevnc.sourceforge.net/downloads/VNC-en_gb-20030922.jad ]
Greek [ http://j2mevnc.sourceforge.net/downloads/VNC-el-20030922.jad ]
German [ http://j2mevnc.sourceforge.net/downloads/VNC-de-20030922.jad ]
French [ http://j2mevnc.sourceforge.net/downloads/VNC-fr-20030922.jad ]
Polish [ http://j2mevnc.sourceforge.net/downloads/VNC-pl-20030922.jad ]

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