Can Apache Cordova compile to legacy Windows desktop apps (non-metro)?

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Shimmy Weitzhandler picture Shimmy Weitzhandler · Feb 23, 2015 · Viewed 7.4k times · Source

I need to develop an app that retrieves and saves data interacting with users, with a high focus on multi-platform support and rapid development.
The app does not require heavy graphics or processing etc.

I'm considering the use of Apache Cordova.

  • Can it compile and run as a native desktop app on Windows (not as WinRT metro app)?
  • How about Windows 7 and XP?

Answer

jcesarmobile picture jcesarmobile · Feb 23, 2015

There is a windows 7 cordova

https://github.com/otcshare/cordova-win7

More info: http://www.raymondcamden.com/2012/07/12/Windows-7-version-of-PhoneGapCordova

New link https://github.com/fabriceds/cordova-win7

And I have forked it so it will never be deleted https://github.com/jcesarmobile/cordova-win7

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