Burr Oak Software

HotButton Plus & Phone Today now freeware

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 10:05:00 GMT

HotButton Plus & Phone Today are now available as freeware. Visit the respective pages to download the applications, and to obtain the registraton codes.

Please note that support is not provided for our freeware applications.

pTravelAlarm 2.8

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 09:05:00 GMT

The first pTravelAlarm 2.8 beta (2.8.1) is available for download on the pTravelAlarm page.

This version contains a number of bug fixes and subsystem reworks, primarily targeted towards newer Windows Mobile 6.1 devices.

This is a free upgrade for registered users.

Currency Updates

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:19:00 GMT

As of November 24, 2008, currency updates are now being provided courtesy of the Bank of Canada.

Conversions In Hand 3.8

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Conversions in Hand 3.8 Beta 1 is available for download here.

This version has a new non-garish color scheme, the ability to switch to a pre-Windows Mobile 5 toolbar style and updated conversions.

PictoDrop 1.0b9

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:18:00 GMT

PictoDrop 1.0b8 has been released is available for download here.

Currency Update

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:04:00 GMT

Due to technical difficulties beyond our control, a small subset of currencies is currently unavailable in the CIH currency update. We apologize for this inconvenience.

pTravelAlarm 2.7

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:38:00 GMT

pTravelAlarm 2.7 (2.7.3) has been released and is available for download here.

This version has a number of minor bug fixes, and now includes the option to rebuild pTravelAlarm's alarms in the situation where a Windows Mobile alarm problem occurs.

PictoDrop 1.0b8

Sat, 19 May 2007 13:38:00 GMT

PictoDrop 1.0b8 has been released is available for download here.

If you're making use of the trial license and the Pro functionality, please note that a new license key is available on the same page which extends the license expiry to August 1st 2007.

HotButton Plus 3.0

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 07:57:00 GMT

HotButton Plus 3.0, for Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PC/Phone Edition devices has been released.

This version of HotButton Plus sports a new look-and-feel, as well as takiing advantage of some of the internal benefits of Windows Mobile 5.

PictoDrop Open Beta

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:32:00 GMT

PictoDrop is now in open beta. We'd like to thank all of the closed-beta testers for their bug reports and feature suggestions.

If you're interested in trying the beta version of PictoDrop, you can visit the product page here or go directly to the download page here.

Daylight Savings Time

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:18:00 GMT

If you haven't already, don't forget to update your Pocket PC or Smartphone with the Windows Mobile update for the upcoming Daylight Savings Time changes:

http://go.microsoft.com /?linkid=6290253

PictoDrop Beta

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 10:46:00 GMT

PictoDrop is now in beta. If you're interested in being a beta tester, have a look at the linked page and email us at <a href='mailto:pictobeta@burroak.on.ca'>pictobeta@burroak.on.ca</a>

This is a non-public beta, and all beta testers will receive full non-expiring, non-trial licenses.

pTravelAlarm 2.7 Beta Refresh

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 16:06:00 GMT

pTravelAlarm 2.7.2 is now available for Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PCs and Smartphones here:

pTravelAlarm

For information on the changes in 2.7.2, please see the Change Log.

pTravelAlarm for Windows Mobile 5 Smartphones

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 08:07:00 GMT

The initial pTravelAlarm 2.7.1 beta release for Windows Mobile 5 Smartphones is now available for download here:

pTravelAlarm

For information on the changes in 2.7.1, please see the Change Log.

pTravelAlarm Update

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:14:00 GMT

The pTravelAlarm 2.7 beta has been updated to version 2.7.1 and is available for download on this page:

pTravelAlarm

For information on the changes in 2.7.1, please see the Change Log.

CIH Wins Best Software Award

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 11:02:00 GMT

We're pleased to announce that Conversions In Hand was selected as the Winner in the Utilities Unit Conversion category of Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine's 2006 Best Software Awards.A complete listing of winners and finalists, plus information on the Board of Experts and on the judging process can be found at www.pocketpcmag.com/awards.

StoryGrinder is now Freeware

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 09:30:00 GMT

With the release of version 1.0RC1, StoryGrinder is now Freeware. We hope that you enjoy using this package, and donations towards its continued development are of course gladly accepted.

For those who are interested, you can read why StoryGrinder is freeware here.

pTravelAlarm Update

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 08:01:00 GMT

pTravelAlarm 2.6.1, with support for Windows Mobile 2005 as well as Windows Mobile 2003 and Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition is released and is available here:

pTravelAlarm

In addition, we've posted a new beta version, 2.7.0, with a revamped UI and better support for one handed operation, which you can download on the same page. While this new version is specifically for Windows Mobile 2005 Pocket PC form factor devices, we are working on a version for Smartphone, which will be a direct port of the Pocket PC version complete with all functionality.

StoryGrinder Update

Sun, 23 Jul 2006 17:37:00 GMT

StoryGrinder has been updated to 0.8.9. Amongst a number of bug fixes and minor updates, this version now has the ability to manage stories along with resources.

You can read more about StoryGrinder and download the beta here

CIH 3.6.1 Released

Sun, 23 Jul 2006 12:29:00 GMT

Conversions In Hand 3.6.1 has been released, and is available as a free update to registered users. You can download the update here:

Conversions In Hand

This version supports Windows Mobile 2003 and Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition as well as Windows Mobile 2005. Pocket PC 2002 is no longer supported.