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Bob Russell · 08-19-2005, 04:27 PM

I think PalmOS still offers an advantage (near term anyway) over pure Linux or Windows. It's designed for small screen, and mobility. And the basic apps are pretty good. They are working hard on gui improvements. And they strongly believe the user experience on traditional desktops does not translate well (yet) to the handheld market. I think I agree, which means they may still be relevant. Especially if they're working with Jeff Hawkins on that new OS for LifeDrive that we're guessing is his infant business line at Palm Inc.

08-19-2005, 04:27 PM	#5
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	I think PalmOS still offers an advantage (near term anyway) over pure Linux or Windows. It's designed for small screen, and mobility. And the basic apps are pretty good. They are working hard on gui improvements. And they strongly believe the user experience on traditional desktops does not translate well (yet) to the handheld market. I think I agree, which means they may still be relevant. Especially if they're working with Jeff Hawkins on that new OS for LifeDrive that we're guessing is his infant business line at Palm Inc.