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Originally Posted by Eugenia
The new "PalmOS" that's based on Linux is not in API, looks, or application base similar to PalmOS 5.x, not even to PalmOS 6 (which was different anyway). Sure, some of the technologies will be ported over, some of the code will be reused. But Palmsource/Access is re-inventing themelves in terms of "PalmOS". Don't think of this product as a "cooler PDA-like OS". While touchscreen products based on it might work in a similar way, the non-touchscreen versions won't. The PalmOSLinux version supports both UIs. And software emulation for PalmOS 5 apps is not even guaranteed for all these products. That is, IF they actually manage to sell their product to anyone. No, Palm is NOT interested in licensing.
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Good grief. What a convoluted mess that is. Yeah, that won't confuse consumers or anything. :roll: If that's actually how things are progressing, I don't see how either of these OS's could succeed. So I'll just say, goodbye Palm OS. Nice knowin' ya.
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Originally Posted by Eugenia
They will continue releasing PalmOS devices for 1-2 more years. After that, they will move to WinMobile completely, yes. This is my opinion on the matter given their current relationship with PalmSource. PalmOS 5 is a dead horse anyway in terms of technology.
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Good.
Finally. It's about time Palm saw the light. They'd been functioning like zombies for so long that I think WM served as the first breath of fresh air they had in a LONG while. And yes, I agree, PalmOS 5 is and has been, dead technology.