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The wanning days of Palm

Crunchy Frog

Apr 10, 2007, 10:09 PM
It was inevitable that the Palm OS would fade away. It was great in its time but could stand little chance of making it in today's market. I have doubts that this new Linux OS will be that popular and in the long run Palm will sell off to a bigger company and be absorbed.
Trouble is that Windows Mobile, love it or hate it, is growing steadily in stability and user acceptance and with the forthcoming Apple iPhone as the new kid on the block, other fringe OS'es like Palm's and Symbian won't stand much of a chance for growth.
Let's face it, the future in phones is not much different than the PC world. Mac vs. PC.
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Argonnj

Apr 11, 2007, 8:32 AM
Crunchy Frog said:
Trouble is that Windows Mobile, love it or hate it, is growing steadily in stability and user acceptance


Really? From what I have read, the newest incarnation of Win mobile is no more stable then its predecessor. And the only reason it is growing in acceptance, is there is little else offered in the US market. Aside from Blackberrys and Palms, every smart phone runs Win Mobile. Its lack of choice, not acceptance.
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mi_canuck

Apr 12, 2007, 8:01 AM
true... I have a WinMo device, and it's more hate than love... It's slllloooooowwww... and not that stable (it's not like it crashes or hangs on a daily basis, but still, I wouldn't call it robust)...

I can't wait for more options in the smartphone OS world...
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Crunchy Frog

Apr 12, 2007, 10:17 AM
When it comes to PC operating systems, I'd agree on lack of choice. I think people are choosing Win Mobile because of its flexibility over standard cell phones and near seamless integration with Windows, Outlook and MS Office.
As an original user of Windows based handhelds, I can say that Windows Mobile has increased substantially in stability over the years. I use version 5 now with 4 different phones and have been pleased with its performance over previous versions. I suppose it all comes down to the individual's experiences and expectations whether or not it is improved or even usable.
Having been a Treo user in the past, I can say without a doubt that Windows Mobile is more reliable and robust than anything Palm has put out. I was extr...
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Omagus

Apr 11, 2007, 9:51 AM
Worldwide, Symbian is by far the most popular mobile OS (something like 70% of smartphones use it). Yet you're saying that a mobile OS that hasn't even been released yet (OS X) will overtake it?

I'll admit, I'm a biased Symbian guy, but it drives me crazy when I read statements like this. Most people who go crazy over Windows Mobile (or other any other OS) have probably never had the luxury of dealing with the simplicity, robustness and stability of Symbian.
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Mr. Roboto

Apr 11, 2007, 1:17 PM
Omagus said:
Most people who go crazy over Windows Mobile (or other any other OS) have probably never had the luxury of dealing with the simplicity, robustness and stability of Symbian.


do you work for them, or something?
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jackieramossteel

Apr 11, 2007, 1:38 PM
I don't think he does, but I completely agree though. I have had far fewer issues with SYMBIAN based devices that with Windows, Blackberry, or Palm. IPHONE- not sure yet, but I am sure it will have it's issues too.
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Omagus

Apr 12, 2007, 11:42 AM
No, I don't work for Symbian but I will remain a loyal follower. It's so much more intuitive and versatile than the Palm that I used to use. And I've never had a Symbian product crash on me, which is not something that anyone I know who's used a Windows Mobile device can claim. I've never used Blackberry because I've never needed to.

It's not fair for me to compare OS X since it hasn't been released yet. But if you're asking me to choose between an OS's first foray into wireless and one that's proven itself over several years, I'm taking the veteran.
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Crunchy Frog

Apr 12, 2007, 10:29 AM
My main focus was with the U.S. market, which is notoriously different from the rest of the world. The U.S. only receives a fraction of the phones made and only a few have Symbian, which to date has not caught on here with a loyal following.
Your point is well taken though.
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Omagus

Apr 12, 2007, 11:36 AM
Ok, I hear you. Yeah, if we're focusing on the US market I'd agree with you. I'm not sure why Symbian hasn't caught on here. I guess Americans are just reluctant to try anything new.
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Argonnj

Apr 12, 2007, 11:51 AM
Americans can only use what they are offered. With very few exception (Palm, BB) its Win Mobile. Its the same problem that exists on the desktop. MS has used its influence to poison yet another market with their troublesome windows product. MS has done its best to keep Linux at bay on the desktop through questionable business practices and pay offs, and its doing the same in the smartphone arena. And just like the desktop, its limited choices that force smartphone users to Win Mobile, not any technological advantage of the product.
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