My previous PDA, a Fujitsu Pocketloox 600 with PocketPC (and upgraded to Windows Mobile 2003) did not require a.NET Passport during synchronization with Activesync. I remember using Activesync 3.6 and 3.7 with it - although with fixed Fujitsu-usb-driver-files. Also, emails, contacts and other necessary stuff transferred easily between the PDA and my workstation.
Most of Microsoft's partner services require.NET Passport - once you accept the fact that you need to deal with the services, you also accept the fact you need a Passport-account:).
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My previous PDA, a Fujitsu Pocketloox 600 with PocketPC (and upgraded to Windows Mobile 2003) did not require a .NET Passport during synchronization with Activesync. I remember using Activesync 3.6 and 3.7 with it - although with fixed Fujitsu-usb-driver-files. Also, emails, contacts and other necessary stuff transferred easily between the PDA and my workstation.
Most of Microsoft's partner services require .NET Passport - once you accept the fact that you need to deal with the services, you also accept the fact you need a Passport-account :).