The design philosophies and practices developed at PalmSource, Inc. target a specific kind of computing instrument the handheld device. Handhelds include personal digital organizers, wireless communicators, smart phones, medical and scientific instruments, inventory trackers, and a host of other devices. The universe of Design philosophies and practices in the world of personal computers are very different from the Palm OS design philosophies and practices. This paper explains why they are different and how they are different so that you can create successful Palm OS applications.
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