New Palm OS: Access Linux
February 15, 2006 by Administrator · Leave a Comment
I’m still not sure what to make or think of this, but apparently Palm OS Garnet is going to be phased out in favor of Linux. MobileTechReview has a really good writeup, here’s a brief excerpt:
Out with Cobalt and in with the new Mobile Linux OS. ACCESS Systems, who acquired PalmSource (the folks who make the Palm operating system) several months ago, at 3GSM announced their new operating system, Access Linux Platform, which will replace Palm OS Garnet in the coming year.
They go on to say “The new OS will have Palm OS emulation for well behaved Garnet apps that don’t hack into Garnet APIs” so there will be backwards compatability to an extent.
Will this open up more genealogy software development for the Palm platform, will it stay the same, or will it hamper it? Hard to say at this point. One thing is for certain – your current hardware and software will not all of the sudden stop working – it should continue to work for several more years.
PalmAddicts has a lot of information as well.
Palm LifeDrive Review
January 28, 2006 by Administrator · Leave a Comment
There is a new review of the Palm LifeDrive over at DesignTechnica.com. It was written by Brandon King, and he rates it a 7.5 out of 10. This Palm device could be for you if you happen to need a PDA and a media manager (photos, etc.), however they weren’t happy with battery and hard drive performance (it does have the most capacity out of all of the Palm devices though).
FileMaker Mobile 8
January 24, 2006 by Administrator · Leave a Comment
FileMaker Mobile 8 is now shipping. If you use FileMaker 8 to store your genealogy information and research notes, this maybe of interest to you. Among the new features – expanded workgroup support. The Starter Solutions has been expanded as well.
$69 Full, $19 Upgrade from previous version, available for Mac or Windows.
Developer’s Description:
FileMaker Mobile 8 is a companion to FileMaker Pro 8 designed specifically for Palm OS and Pocket PC handhelds. FileMaker Mobile 8 lets you easily extend your FileMaker solutions beyond your desktop to mobile individuals and to workgroups by syncing with all the lastest FileMaker products. With its powerful viewing options, easy data entry features, and two-way synchronization, you’ll manage your information with ease and have instant access to details while on the go!
GedWise Updates (Windows 6.2, Mac 6.3.3, Linux 6.3.3)
January 23, 2006 by Administrator · Leave a Comment
Battery Park Software has updated their Mac OS X and Linux installer for GedWise, their PalmOS-based genealogy application. This brings GedWise for Mac OS X and Linux up to version 6.3.3.
They have also updated their Windows installer to version 6.2
The update can be downloaded here – batteryparksoftware.com.
GedWise 6.3.3 – Mac OSX and Linux
Improved: user now allowed to select destination of GedWise database if Hotsync manager not present.
Improved: better error handling.
GedWise 6.2 for Windows
Fixed: 5-way navigation buttons now work properly in the Detail View windows.
Fixed: Focus Ring now works properly in Detail View windows.
GedStar Pro 3.1b
January 19, 2006 by Administrator · Leave a Comment
GedStar Pro, a PalmOS genealogy application, received a minor update to version 3.1b to correct a bug in version 3.1a that could crash a program when searching for individuals by user-defined reference IDs.
