December 12, 2004
PalmOS to go Linux
In this TheFeature article PalmOS announces that it will change direction with the development of its operating system for organisers and other mobile devices. This is a very interesting move and could either spell the death of PalmSource (organisation in charge of developing PalmOS) or its rebirth. The key is to develop this new operating system so that existing applications can either be run directly on the new platform or are easily recompiled.
I am very interested in seeing PalmOS stay alive as it is a more elegant operating system for mobile devices than Microsoft PocketPC that requires a great deal more processing power and memory just to run. Also being a mac fan I have always like PalmOS as it fits cleaner in my whole computer ethos.
Links
PalmOS to become Linux based Article
PalmSource Site
