Palm testing a new operating system?

Posted on Thursday, August 04 2005 @ 22:45 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

Some rumours appeared on the Web that Palm has provided some developers with beta versions of a new Palm handheld that isn't running Palm OS 5.

Which operating system it runs isn't known. It could be either Palm OS 6 (Cobalt), the new Linux-based Palm OS or Windows Mobile.

True or not, the whole situation points to the OS dilemma Palm finds itself in. They can’t stick with Palm OS 5 (Garnet) forever, at least not if they want to stay competitive, since Garnet is definitely starting to show its age.

More details at BargainPDA and Engadget.

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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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