Palm Digital Media and PalmGear

Griff · 09-03-2003, 01:18 PM

PalmGear announced today that it has acquired Palm Digital Media from PalmSource. They also announced that they'll be powering the PalmSource software store.

Some interesting comments already seen on other forums. I personally wonder how this will affect Handango, it can't be good news for them.

Details posted here.

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Colin Dunstan · 09-05-2003, 03:27 AM

Wow... that also includes the sale of Palm Reader Pro to PalmGear, right? Does that mean the end of the Pocket PC version of Palm Reader?

Griff · 09-05-2003, 11:54 AM

I don't think it means the end of the PPC version...from what I've read elsewhere it seems it will stay.

It's not clear to me if PalmSource will stop producing Palm Reader Pro or not. They may become the programming house for Palm Gear.

Colin Dunstan · 10-04-2003, 08:04 PM

According to Publishers Weekly, the acquisition of Palm Digital Media by PalmGear has led to the departure of PDM’s founding managers (Jeff Strobel, the founder and director; technical director David Pasco; and Mike Segroves, former director of business development) and spurred concern that the new owner is arbitarily removing or concealing titles that deal with sex or are aimed at gay and lesbian readers.

Griff · 10-06-2003, 05:52 PM

This P.W. article piqued my cusiosity and certainly had my dander up for a moment. I have discussed the issue within the PGTL and found out some of what is going on.

PDM is undergoing a category reorg at the moment. Gay and Lesbian titles have been moved to the Relationships and Sexuality category. I have asked them to reconsider that move because I believe the titles actually belong seperate from Relationships and Sexuality in most instances.

In terms of removing titles, I have not seen this. Perhaps they have removed Erotic titles that would normally require proof of age to purchase in a regular store. If you look at the R&S category though, you will find the first title listed is "Sexual Fitness".

As far as people leaving the company, well, I see that as a normal event. As companies are sold and purchased, often times previous management leave or get laid off.

Thank you for pointing out this article. I was quite concerned at first, but now that I know a bit of what's behind recent changes, I feel confident nothing dubious is going on.

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Griff, PG Team Leader at PalmGear.com
PG Team Leaders are not paid employees of PalmGear.com. The views expressed may not represent those of PalmGear.com.

Alexander Turcic · 10-07-2003, 02:47 AM

Interesting. Thanks for solving this matter, Griff.

09-03-2003, 01:18 PM	#1
Griff Enthusiast Posts: 42 Karma: 28 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Houston, TX Device: Clie NR70v	Palm Digital Media and PalmGear PalmGear announced today that it has acquired Palm Digital Media from PalmSource. They also announced that they'll be powering the PalmSource software store. Some interesting comments already seen on other forums. I personally wonder how this will affect Handango, it can't be good news for them. Details posted here. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Griff, PG Team Leader at PalmGear.com PG Team Leaders are not paid employees of PalmGear.com. The views expressed may not represent those of PalmGear.com.

10-04-2003, 08:04 PM	#4
Colin Dunstan Is papyrophobic! Posts: 1,926 Karma: 1009999 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: USA Device: Dell Axim	PalmGear censorship killing Palm Digital Media? According to Publishers Weekly, the acquisition of Palm Digital Media by PalmGear has led to the departure of PDM’s founding managers (Jeff Strobel, the founder and director; technical director David Pasco; and Mike Segroves, former director of business development) and spurred concern that the new owner is arbitarily removing or concealing titles that deal with sex or are aimed at gay and lesbian readers.

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09-05-2003, 03:27 AM	#2
Colin Dunstan Is papyrophobic! Posts: 1,926 Karma: 1009999 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: USA Device: Dell Axim	Wow... that also includes the sale of Palm Reader Pro to PalmGear, right? Does that mean the end of the Pocket PC version of Palm Reader?

09-05-2003, 11:54 AM	#3
Griff Enthusiast Posts: 42 Karma: 28 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Houston, TX Device: Clie NR70v	I don't think it means the end of the PPC version...from what I've read elsewhere it seems it will stay. It's not clear to me if PalmSource will stop producing Palm Reader Pro or not. They may become the programming house for Palm Gear.

10-06-2003, 05:52 PM	#5
Griff Enthusiast Posts: 42 Karma: 28 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Houston, TX Device: Clie NR70v	This P.W. article piqued my cusiosity and certainly had my dander up for a moment. I have discussed the issue within the PGTL and found out some of what is going on. PDM is undergoing a category reorg at the moment. Gay and Lesbian titles have been moved to the Relationships and Sexuality category. I have asked them to reconsider that move because I believe the titles actually belong seperate from Relationships and Sexuality in most instances. In terms of removing titles, I have not seen this. Perhaps they have removed Erotic titles that would normally require proof of age to purchase in a regular store. If you look at the R&S category though, you will find the first title listed is "Sexual Fitness". As far as people leaving the company, well, I see that as a normal event. As companies are sold and purchased, often times previous management leave or get laid off. Thank you for pointing out this article. I was quite concerned at first, but now that I know a bit of what's behind recent changes, I feel confident nothing dubious is going on. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Griff, PG Team Leader at PalmGear.com PG Team Leaders are not paid employees of PalmGear.com. The views expressed may not represent those of PalmGear.com.

10-07-2003, 02:47 AM	#6
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,163 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	Interesting. Thanks for solving this matter, Griff.

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