I just noticed this in the READ ME file.
"Note: Pocket PC, CE .NET and Windows 2000 are not supported platforms for ArcPad 8.0 SP2
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On Windows Mobile, ArcPad 8.0 SP2 supports the ARM - based CPU chips.
These include CPU chips from the following manufacturers:
· *Intel (StrongARM, XScale) (Trimble Geo's)
· Samsung
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· Texas Instruments (OMAP)
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When using Microsoft XP, Microsoft ActiveSync 4.2 or higher is required. When using Microsoft Vista, Windows Mobile Device Centre 6.1 or higher is required.
The ArcPad Data Manager Extension for ArcGIS ® Desktop requires ArcView ® , ArcEditor�?�, or ArcInfo ® 9.3 or higher.
The ArcPad ArcGIS® Server Extension requires ArcGIS ® Server Advanced Enterprise Edition 9.3 or higher."
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We are still using 9.2.
I don't know if this may be causing some indigestion..