From the simple concept of a personal organizer, optimized to fit in a shirt pocket and live on AA batteries, the Palm OS has come a long way since the first device was released. While still the most battery-efficient device on the market, battery life has been traded for color, size, and network connectivity. Even size and simplicity lose to network connectivity.
There are lots of choices for connecting to the network. Wireless is the most well suited for the Palm’s form factor and design philosophy (discussed in Chapter 3). Narrowband wireless provides Internet connectivity from anywhere, or at least from anywhere there is coverage, via the wireless networks. RF networks provide broadband Local Area Wireless Network (LAWN) connectivity, but only within certain areas.
The confluence of the handheld revolution and broadband wireless connectivity will generate a great demand for Palm OS network applications. This book prepares you for the flood.
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