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Old 08-24-2006, 03:00 AM
lapchinj
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Default Re: A Peek At The Next Operating System From ACCESS/PalmSource

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Originally Posted by Ed Hansberry
• The operating system will finally have true multitasking, but unlike Windows Mobile, the application will have to be specifically written to stay open in the background, otherwise, it will shut down into a saved state just like it does now.
Why? What's the reason for this. I see the pros and cons for each scenario but why not let the user choose whether or not to 'hibernate' the app. Does this also mean that if the app is written that it should close it will never be able to stay open in the background and visa versa?

Jeff-
 
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