Computer Outlook
"Palm Handheld Lifestyles"
March 15, 2006

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Palm OS / PalmSource News
Access Linux Platform and the future of Palm OS, by Michael Mace

Images of the First Linux-Based Palm OS Appear

Cobalt Demo Video

Birth of Palm OS Video


Palm News
[Rumor] Treo 700p to be released in May/June on Sprint
- Palm OS Garnet v5.4.9.
- EVDO high speed data support
- 320x320 pixel display
- 1.3 megapixel camera with a 1280x1024 max resolution
- 62.8 MB of free RAM
- Photos

PalmInfoCenter Lists Must Have Treo Freeware Applications

Palm Stock Split Today
- Palm Inc's recently announced 2 for 1 stock split took effect today.
- It is currently trading at a split adjusted $20~ per share.


Other Licensees News
Garmin Announces Smartphone Bluetooth GPS Mount
- First Garmin product to use the Garmin Online wireless data services
- Gives smartphone owners the same mapping features found on other Garmin portable GPS devices.
- Users will be able to subscribe to premium dynamic content, real-time traffic, safety cameras, and fuel prices in select markets.



Software News
SplashBlog purchased by SixApart
- The SplashBlog assets and most of the employees were acquired by Six Apart, a leader in the blogging and social media industry.
- The remaining assets were acquired by a new company that will operate under the SplashData brand name.

Act! 2006 Released For Palm OS

Wikipedia Made Mobile for Palm OS


Other News
Check Out The "IT Crowd" TV Show!
- Source For Video

Palm OS Programming Tutorials


Cool Deal Of The Month
Demo Zodiac Stockpile Available For Sale
- $125 for the 128MB Zodiac 2
- Re-flashed with latest ROM
- Small 2mm hole from security device