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INTRODUCTION
Palm OS is a computer operating system that
provides a software platform for the Palm series of
handheld personal digital assistants(PDAs) made by
Palm inc.

The Palm pilot 1000 was the first Palm OS based PDA
that was launched on MARCH 1996.

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Architecture of Palm OS
At the highest level, the architecture of the Palm OS
device, can be broken down into three layers :
Application, Operating System, and Hardware.

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Palm OS system software is designed around a 32-
bit architecture.

Palm OS does not use a traditional flat file

system. Data is stored in memory chunks called
records, which are grouped into databases.

Palm OS applications are generally single-

threaded, event-driven programs. Only one
program runs at a time.

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VERSIONS
DATE Version
1996 Palm OS 1.0 (160x160 monochrome output displays )

1997 Palm OS 2.0 ( This version adds TCP/IP network, network

HotSync, and display backlight support.)

1998 Palm OS 3.0 (This version adds IrDA infrared and enhanced
font support. )
1999 Palm OS 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 (network HotSync support, Web Clipping
support, infrared hot syncing)
2000 Palm OS 3.5 3.52 - need at least 16 MHz CPU and 8 mbyte RAM

2001 Palm OS 4.0 Bluetooth able

2002 Palm OS 4.1 bug fixes

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Date Version

2002 June Palm OS 5.0 bigger Display, multimedia and telephony

functions, 128 bit encryption for network connections and
security applications
2004 Jan. Palm OS 6.0 (cobalt) programmed from the scratch, new
security features, better support of WLAN

2004 Sept. Palm OS 6.1 (Cobalt) available for developers and device
manufacturers

2007 Feb Access Linux Platform 1.0

2009 April Palm web OS ( yet to be launched )

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Built in Apps for Palm OS
Address book :
The Palm's Address program stores contact information, keyed
by any of several user-definable categories.

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Calculator
Calc turns the Palm into a standard 4-function
pocket calculator with three shades of purple and
blue buttons contrasting with the two red clear
buttons. It supports square root and percent keys and
has one memory.

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Datebook :
Date Book shows a daily or weekly schedule, or a
simple monthly view. The daily schedule has one line
per hour, between user-selected begin and end times

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HotSync :
HotSync integrates with the user's PC. Usually
activated by a press of the physical HotSync button on the
Palm's cradle (a dock station), this application
communicates with various conduits on the desktop PC to
install software, backup databases, or merge changes made
on the PC or the handheld to both devices

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Memo Pad:
Memo Pad can hold notes of up to 4,000
characters, keyed to user-configurable categories.
Memos are ordered in two ways: alphabetically, and
manually

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To do list :
To do list creates personal reminders and prioritizes
the things the user has to do. Each To Do List item may
also have: a priority, categories

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