Finally Access Shows Off Access Linux Platform 3.0 - Alp 3.0 As Next-gen Palm Os

[Mufaddal 678]

We've been waiting for the next generation of successor to palm os . The simple, user-friendly Palm OS (Garnet) hasn't aged gracefully enough to compete with other intuitive mobile platforms with more kick and eye-appeal. To that end, palm promised to deliver their next-generation Palm OS, codenamed "Nova," to market in 2009. The Linux-based Nova mobile OS was promised to bring the Palm brand back to its former industry-pioneering glory. And so, we're glad to see that the wait for the "new" Palm OS platform is almost over! Access, the people behind the Palm mobile OS, has revealed their new successor to the aging Palm OS platform. Access Linux Platform 3.0 (ALP 3.0), as it's called, has been unveiled to the world, complete with screenshots. ALP 3.0 will be compatible with Palm Garnet OS applications as well as Java applications to help make the transition to ALP 3.0 as seamless as possible. And, with LiMo Foundation compliance, ALP 3.0 is on board with mobile Linux specs.

ALP 3.0 screenshots show what looks like an intuitive UI with a design aesthetic that reflects its Palm OS-roots. Palm OS fans will probably find that ALP 3.0 isn't that far a cry from their beloved mobile platform, but with added functionality and that sought-after eye-appeal, ALP 3.0 is a definite improvement.

The release date for ALP 3.0 isn't yet known, but previous speculation puts the next-generation Palm OS on schedule for an early 2009 delivery. ALP Mini, on the other hand, is available to bring a pared-down ALP platform to feature phones immediately.

[Via: PalmInfoCenter]

Edited December 21, 2008 by Honest

[kshah 452]

If it support even old palm apps, then I am sure it will bring back many fans of palm, who left palm because of poor development over a period of time.

If they manage to maintain UI simplicity and palm stability, palm can certainly bring its legacy back.

this is perhaps one of device

http://www.edelweiss-mobile.com/

Edited October 27, 2008 by kshah

[ami1 237]

Any idea if this would be bootable on older models like Treo 755p ?

[Mufaddal 678]

Any idea if this would be bootable on older models like Treo 755p ?

AFAIK no it cannot b booted on your current palm device....but this os is backward compatible with all the s/ws made for cuurent palm os

[situ1962 21]

That's a great news for all palm lovers.isn't it?will it be capable of multi tasking like other os?if yes then IT'S really a great news.people will definitely come back to palm simply for its simplicity and functionality.Let's wait and watch.

[chirdeep 0]

Reports are in that Palm has confirmed that their new OS called Nova will be incorporated into new handsets due to be out anytime in the near future. Nova is to be incorporated into new devices in addition to their range of Windows Mobile and Palm OS handsets. The news was announced by Palm’s chief executive Ed Colligan.

Also stated in the same report was that Palm intends to formerly announce the new OS and reveal the first device running on the same some time in the first couple of weeks of 2009. Nothing confirmed yet. Palm has also shown that Nova has support for third party apps by involving a few developers to design and come up with apps for the new handset and OS.

Sourec : Tech2

Edited December 21, 2008 by Honest
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[Honest 836]

Dear Member, thanks for reporting the thread.

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