Canuck Software and Canuck PDA announce MyCanada 2.0 and MyCanada Lite

In cooperation with Canuck Software, I am proud to announce the release of two new programs for the Palm OS, MyCanada and MyCanada Lite. MyCanada, version 2.0, has pretty much anything and everything you've every wanted to know about Canada. Everything from the national anthem to biographies of the greatest Canadians. And while MyCanada is shareware (for only $2 USD might I add), if you want a dimmed-down version, you could always try out the freeware version, MyCanada Lite. Enjoy!

PalmSource Going Open Source

BEAVERTON, Ore. and SUNNYVALE, Calif. - October 17, 2005 - The Open Source Development Labs (OSDL or the Labs), a global consortium dedicated to accelerating the adoption of Linux(R), and PalmSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSRC), today announced that PalmSource has joined OSDL as a founding member of the Labs' new Mobile Linux Initiative. PalmSource is the provider of Palm OS(R), a leading operating system powering next generation phones and mobile devices.

"PalmSource believes that Linux has the potential to become a leading operating system for mobile devices, and we are committed to accelerating that process," said Michael Kelley, senior vice president of engineering for PalmSource. "By joining OSDL, and being a part of the Mobile Linux Initiative, we can work closely with Linux industry pioneers to contribute to the on-going development and adoption of mobile Linux."

"We are excited that PalmSource has chosen to be a founding member of OSDL's Mobile Linux Initiative," said Stuart Cohen, OSDL CEO. "PalmSource is a welcome addition to the OSDL membership and will be a driving force for growing Linux in the mobile device market."

Full article can be found here:
http://www.palmsource.com/press/2005/101705_osdl.html

SharkMsg now available for free

A great tool from Ludus Technologies is now available for free!

SharkMsg is the first Palm OS application of its kind to "enable[] users to decline a call with a friendly SMS, signaling 'In a meeting' or 'Talking with the boss' instead of simply ignoring the call."

More about SharkMsg here:
http://www.ludustech.com/sharkmsg

Nettwerk and Palm Canada team up for mobile music downloads

Nettwerk Records and mobile computing leader Palm Canada today announced a digital music alliance that will allow select Palm customers to download free digital music, screen images and videos by more than ten Nettwerk artists, including Sarah McLachlan, Barenaked Ladies, Swollen Members, and The Be Good Tanyas.

The exclusive Nettwerk-to-Palm channel achieves a dual goal: to create a dynamic content offering for Palm customers, and to establish a digital footprint for Nettwerk artists among Palm Treo 650 smartphone and Palm LifeDrive mobile manager users - a demographic typically defined as over 25 years old, frequent Internet users, and optimistic about new technology and entertainment vehicles - characteristics consistent with the leading music consumers in Canada.

"Nettwerk is excited to gain exposure for our artists among Palm users, a loyal group that is highly invested in music and open to new channels of entertainment," said Terry McBride, president and chief executive officer, Nettwerk Canada. "As a Treo 650 user, I know how seamlessly the device can manage communications and multimedia capabilities, and I'm excited to infuse Nettwerk artists into that mix."

Starting today, Canadian owners of the Treo 650 smartphone on the Bell network and the LifeDrive mobile manager can download digital music, screen images and videos (videos are LifeDrive only) by Nettwerk artists - including Sarah McLachlan, The Vanity Project, and Mediaeval Baebes - by visiting www.nettwerk.com/palm.

"As converged devices continue to prove more popular than ever, access to digital music and entertainment is rapidly becoming a defining value-add for mobile customers," said Michael Moskowitz, general manager, Americas International, Palm, Inc. "With their unique fusion of business productivity tools and entertainment applications, Palm products are exceptionally equipped to deliver multimedia experiences that are second to none in the mobile market."

Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Canucks

Just thought I'd give a quick shout out to all my fellow Canadians. Happy Thanksgiving!

Recap: The Treo 700w, TX and Z22

I'm sure this is old news for most of you so I'll make this quick..


Treo 700w


This handheld was recently announce at a Microsoft-Verizon-Palm press conference.It runs on Windows Mobile and has caused much panic and worry among the Palm OS community.


TX


As you can see, this new handheld looks almost identical to the Tungsten T5. And, from the rumours that have circulated, the only main difference between the TX and the T5 is that the TX has built-in wi-fi.


Z22


This will be the first colour handheld released under $100 USD. It's said to have 20MB RAM, 200MHz processor, and will not include an expansion slot or a headphone jack.

It's been a while

It's been a while since I've last posted anything here at Canuck PDA. Unfortunately, it's been very, very busy over here. If anyone would like to help out with the blogging or even just helping keep the forums alive, feel free to email me at robitaille88@gmail.com and we'll arrange something.