JP
Palm has just announced that their next generation of PalmOS will actually be Linux-based. This is certainly a big switch, as Palm is known for keeping their OS proprietary. I’m sure that hackers around the world will rejoice at the change.
No word on what prompted the move, but apparently it will not be using the Access Linux Platform that was developed by PalmSource. They will instead be using software such as Opera and ChatterEmail for browsing and messaging.
For now, they are still going to sell devices loaded with PalmOS 5, but expect to see the new Linux-based OS by the end of the year.
Palm turns to developing Linux OS [via electronista]
3 Responses to “Palm makes the switch to Linux”
Duncan April 10, 2007
Plam OS is really outdated, that’s why they are branching out their treo to WM and linux
+2erick April 10, 2007
I still love my treo’s palm os although it is pretty old stuff. I just hope they make the treo comes with built in wifi
+1Little Guy April 11, 2007
I still like PalmOS, yes its old and outdated, but its simple and a fre taps gets you anywhere you need to be.. Im hope their linux implementation will be just as slick..
Neutral