Palm OS 6 Cobalt Screen Shots

[Alexander Turcic]

Today I downloaded the Palmsimulator for the upcoming OS6 Cobalt (surprised my developer account still works as I haven't used it for ages). On the surface, it doesn't look much different that what we already know from OS5.
I wonder why Palmsource does not focus more on the development of its ROM applications, like Sony does very successfully. A more advanced launcher or a more advanced datebook would be nice indeed.

Attached you find some screenshots I made for you.

[Pride Of Lions]

It doesn't look all that different than the OS 5.2.1 (or whatever) that my T|3 runs (which is OK, by the way).

One thing that I was hoping would be implemented was the ability to add a picture to a "Contact" on the handheld. I think that some Sony's can do this, right? How difficult could it be?

I know that this major OS release will bolster PalmSource, and that after it people are predicting doom-and-gloom for the company, but if all of the licensees have to pay a licensing fee, then they'll always be OK, right? Or do they have to depend on the handheld companies to continue to innovate and sell handhelds to make their scratch?

I ask because I am completely happy with the T|3, and don't really see myself upgrading anytime soon, especially not for the sake of upgrading (and not if I can keep this one out of the puppy's water dish!) So if I don't bite on the whole "OS Cobalt" craze, then PalmSource will still be OK, right?

Or will we be flashing Linux onto our existing PDA's when PalmSource goes belly up?
Hmmmm....
POL9A