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Contents » collections » hacks » time planning » communications » office applications » launcher / security Palm > software > collections » Most PalmOS applications are archived in software collections with downloads, links to the developer's website and reviews. Some of the larger sites also include secure on-line payment. The best site is probably PalmGear HQ.
» [Eurocool] [Handgo] [PalmGear HQ] [Tucows] » Hackmaster allows you to run numerous add on modules to PalmOS. Over time I have tried quite a few of these, but I delete most of them fairly quickly. The two hacks that remain are SwitchHack a pop up dialogue allowing you to switch to any one of the last 10 applications you've run and ClearHack that removes the dotted lines that litter many Palm applications. I also run the Hackmaster version of the fitaly keyboard
» [Hackmaster] [SwitchHack] Palm > software links > time planning » Datebook from Pimlico Software is a big improvement on the basic Palm OS software, so much so that Handspring included parts in their port of Palm OS. I currently use version 4, which replaces Palm's Datebook and ToDo applications whilst still using their databases. The new version also provides a nice integration of the Address and Memo programs. The split window in the daily view makes it easy to keep track of the ToDo list and appointments. Palm > software links > communications » SMS or short text messages on GSM mobile phones. So far, I think the easiest SMS program to install and use is funSMS. It seems to work nicely with my Motorola L7809. Update December 2001 Unfortunately, funSMS does not work with my new Motorola Timeport 280. An email elicited the helpful comment that as fun communications did not have access to the phone, they did not support it. A definite black mark given the cost of the program. » Email is a bit slow given the speed of data connections over mobile phones. But it is Ok when you're away from faster Internet connections. I use ProxiMail to send and receive mail, and the built in Palm mail package to compose and read messages. See my Palm stuff page for advice on how to set up the Motorola L7809 to connect to an ISP using the Palm's networking preferences. Palm > software links > office applications » One of the attractions of the Palm is the ability to work on documents and spreadsheets that can be synchronised with MS Office software on a PC. Combined with a keyboard the Palm is transformed into a light, compact and very portable machine with serious office capabilities. » The word processor I use is WordSmith from Blue Nomad. The wp component includes a choice of fonts, plus bold, underline etc, simple formatting, word count and integrates with MS Word. WordSmith also contains a memo pad enhancer (simple formatting) and can read standard Palm document files. » TinySheet is a neat Palm spreadsheet that is integrated with MS Excel. To be honest I find that using a spreadsheet on a Palm is hard work because of the small screen and the need to visualise off-screen data. But this one does work well if your eyes (and brain) can take the strain. Palm > software links > launcher / security » Commander from Palmation software is a neat launcher program providing multiple views (similar to PalmOS' categories). You can easily move between different views and Commander allows you to lock selected applications with a password. Although Commander allows you to delete applications it is better to use PalmOS' native applications launcher to ensure that associated databases are also removed. Commander also replaces PalmOS' security application and provides a higher level of protection. » ReadThis! is a text encryption package from PixIL. Slightly quirky to use, but quite neat to protect information like PINs, passwords etc. |
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