Why PalmSource could rank top again thanks to Linux

Alexander Turcic · 08-17-2005, 04:26 PM

PalmSource is not all about doom and gloom. David Beers has some persuasive arguments why PalmSource could soon celebrate a cheerful comeback with the migration of Palm OS over to Linux.

Quote:

As PalmSource executives begin to speak more freely about the company's reasons for adopting Linux, it is becoming clear that an open-souce future could be very good to the Palm OS -- while PalmSource itself could play the same pivotal role in the Linux mobile device market that Red Hat played during the early years of the Linux server market.

Brian · 08-17-2005, 05:48 PM

Great find Alex, a very interesting read that makes a very strong argument for Palm OS for Linux. Contrary to a lot of the gloom and doom and people putting nails in Palm and PalmSource's coffins, there is gathering evidence that this was the right move.

Let's hope that they under-promised with their timeline and will surprise us all with an early release.

Brian

rlauzon · 08-17-2005, 05:56 PM

Huuummm... My LifeDrive's PIM apps coupled with my Zaurus SL-C760's screen and keyboard.

Definately something I'd get.

derekweb · 08-18-2005, 01:23 AM

I would have LOVED to have one of those Zaurus' with a PalmOS! Egads, that thought is enough to make me drool !!! But alas, it has naught for happen'in.

Ah well. I'll jsut ahve to make due with that hx2755 until PalmSource can pick themselves up by the bootstraps and get moving on out again.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Top Uploaders' Early Ebook Uploads (Rank 01 to 18)	nrapallo	Lounge	4	04-21-2009 09:52 AM
Other Non-Fiction Rank, Otto: The Myth of The Birth of The Hero, v.1, 23 Nov 2008	vivaldirules	BBeB/LRF Books	0	11-23-2008 01:05 PM
Getting Alexa Rank	tumanov	Lounge	2	08-18-2004 09:45 AM

08-17-2005, 05:48 PM	#2
Brian MobileRead Editor Posts: 447 Karma: 84 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Massachusetts Device: Treo 700p, Zodiac2	Great find Alex, a very interesting read that makes a very strong argument for Palm OS for Linux. Contrary to a lot of the gloom and doom and people putting nails in Palm and PalmSource's coffins, there is gathering evidence that this was the right move. Let's hope that they under-promised with their timeline and will surprise us all with an early release. Brian

08-17-2005, 05:56 PM	#3
rlauzon Wizard Posts: 1,018 Karma: 67827 Join Date: Jan 2005 Device: PocketBook Era	Huuummm... My LifeDrive's PIM apps coupled with my Zaurus SL-C760's screen and keyboard. Definately something I'd get.

08-18-2005, 01:23 AM	#4
derekweb Groupie Posts: 160 Karma: 3134 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: United States Device: Palm Treo 700p & iPaq hx2755	I would have LOVED to have one of those Zaurus' with a PalmOS! Egads, that thought is enough to make me drool !!! But alas, it has naught for happen'in. Ah well. I'll jsut ahve to make due with that hx2755 until PalmSource can pick themselves up by the bootstraps and get moving on out again.

Advert