Simply said, This is a licensee speaking, not PalmSource. The licensee directed this to end users, of which (as I have heard from "those marketing guys") only about 10% of these users ever load a program onto their devices. Less than one percent load a "business" program, the rest are "consumer" programs.
Personally, I think the marketing "head" didn't review this article well. They didn't consider what the "message" was. We know what we want the message to be. We hope they want the same message. Also, with PalmSource's new and recent licensing agreements and in some cases, lack of renewal of certain license agreements, gives me (personally) the impression that they are not considering the developers as a necessary part of their success. Look at the Zire and when China comes out with units under $50, how important is the developer segment to PalmSource, Palm or the licensees? (see press release Palm Solutions Group to Enter China - http://pressroom.palm.com/InvestorRelations/PubNewsStory.aspx?partner=Mzg0Tl RFMU1BPT1QJFkEQUALSTO&product=MzgwU1ZJPVAkWQEQUALSTOEQUALSTO&storyId=77428) -------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary Gorsline Easy Business Software ========================== End of Message ========================== ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Wheeler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Palm Developer Forum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 9:34 AM Subject: RE: Handspring says "delete third-party applications" FWIW, the complete sentence that ends the paragraph is: "To maximize your power potential, delete any third-party software applications you don't need." The complete section in the e-mail is: <snip> Handheld Lessons: Extend Your (Battery) Life Want to make the most of your Handspring organizer's battery life? Here are a few easy tips to help you stretch your power. The worst offenders in the battle against battery drain are third-party software applications. Not only do they use more energy than the built-in apps when the device is running, they can even suck power while the device is off. To maximize your power potential, delete any third-party software applications you don't need. Another way to help conserve battery power is not to store Springboard modules or expansion cards in your device. As with third-party software applications, they do drain small amounts of power even when not in use. Beyond that, using the backlight at its brightest setting, continuous use of the keyboard backlight or ignoring repeating Date Book Plus alarms can also add undue drain on your battery. Even unexpected things-like a case that fits too tight, or too many high-powered software applications can shorten your battery's anticipated power output. </snip> Jeff -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Joe Malone Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 7:56 AM To: Palm Developer Forum Subject: Handspring says "delete third-party applications" In its never-ending quest to support the Palm Economy, Handspring issued this advice today (see Handspring e-newsletter): "The worst offenders in the battle against battery drain are third-party software applications. Not only do they use more energy than the built-in apps when the device is running, they can even suck power while the device is off. To maximize your power potential, delete any third-party software applications..." __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com -- For information on using the Palm Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see http://www.palmos.com/dev/support/forums/ -- For information on using the Palm Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see http://www.palmos.com/dev/support/forums/ -- For information on using the Palm Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see http://www.palmos.com/dev/support/forums/
