PalmSource announces new developer programs

- Gary Thayer, Editor

May 24, 2005 -- (MobileVillage) -- At the PalmSource Mobile Summit & DevCon which kicked off today, PalmSource announced a subscription-based developer program called PalmSource Inside Track, as well as a localized developer partner program.

PalmSource's new Inside Track developer program aims to help developers accelerate their development cycles and time-to-market for Palm OS applications by providing early and exclusive access to new Palm OS releases, products and tools. Members receive:

• Technology Previews -- Download pre-release Palm OS software and
  development tools and become eligible for seeding programs; technology
  previews of new Palm OS features and beta versions of a number of tools
  including the Palm OS Development Suite.
  
• Insider Tools -- Internal tools used by PalmSource engineers to help develop and test applications.
  
• Hardware Lab -- Priority scheduling for the PalmSource Developer
  Hardware Lab that includes access to a selection of Palm Powered
  devices, Palm OS Cobalt reference boards and development tools.
  
• Developer-to-Developer Board -- An opportunity to publicize development tools that can be licensed or shared with other developers. All PalmSource registered developers can read posts to the board; only Inside Track members will be able to post messages.
  
• Co-Marketing -- Preferred consideration for participation at industry events with PalmSource; Demonstration of applications in PalmSource's booth at select tradeshows; PalmSource support for marketing and public relations activities.
  
• Discounts -- Standing discounts for PalmSource developer conferences.
  
• Access to members-only events.

The annual membership fee for the PalmSource Inside Track developer program is $149.00. PalmSource is currently offering an introductory membership fee of $99.00 through May 31, 2005. To register for the PalmSource Inside Track developer program, see palmos.com.

PalmSource's new Geographic Developer Partner program aims to provide Palm OS developers with access to additional local resources that will facilitate the development of localized applications for the Palm OS platform. Program members will provide a local extension of the PalmSource developer program, providing Palm OS developers with a local point of contact, localized technical support and training, local marketing support, and new distribution channels into the local wireless market. For more information, see the PalmSource web site.

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