Missing Sync for Mac OS X Held Up by PalmSource

Mark/Space is currently working on an OS X version of The Missing Sync, its application that allows Sony Cliés to work with Macs using Palm Desktop 4.0. The new version of the app will allow users to HotSync and mount Memory Sticks on their OS X desktops. It will come with iTunes and iPhoto plug ins. However, the app is being held up because the company is waiting on technical information it needs from PalmSource, Inc. to develop transport plug-ins for the Palm Desktop.

After Mark/Space receives this info, it will finish building and testing the app before making it available. It estimates the software will be available four weeks after being given the necessary information from PalmSource.

The ability to mount Memory Sticks on the OS X desktop will work with all versions of the Clié except the S series.

The Missing Sync 3.0 will work with Mac OS X: 10.1.3 or later. The company has not yet decided if this version will support Mac OS 8.x and 9.x.

The iTunes plug in will let an MP3-capable Cliés work as an iTunes source. The iPhoto plug In will export selected photos to any N, T, or NR series handheld and sync new photos taken with the NR70V built-in camera to an iPhoto album. It will support JPEG and PictureGear Pocket formats. Additional formats are under consideration.

The software will cost $30 to download and $40 on CD. Updates for people who bought The Missing Sync before March 1 will cost $15 to download. It will be free to anyone who bought the app after that.

Last week, Mark/Space released version 2.2.1, which supports the NR70 and NR70V with Palm Desktop 2.6.3. This version does not work with Palm Desktop 4.0.

The Missing Sync is used by Mac users because Sony doesn't offer a version of the Palm Desktop that runs under the Mac OS. However, many users of Palm Desktop 4.0, recently released by Palm itself, have reported that it will HotSync with some Clié models. However, it doesn't offer the extra features of Mark/Space's app. It is, on the other hand, free.

Thanks very much to Frank D Tito for his help with this article. -Ed

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Missing Sync for Linux!

I.M. Anonymous @ 4/29/2002 10:24:56 AM #
They should make a missing sync for Linux. Linux is more popular than macinsuk and Windoze.

Also missing sync shoud be free source. All programs should be free source and available for free.

University of Puerto Rico Computer Engineering department staff.

www.uprm.edu
ece.uprm.edu

RE: Missing Sync for Linux!
I.M. Anonymous @ 4/29/2002 10:35:58 AM #
Sounds like communism is alive and well in Puerto Rico.
RE: Missing Sync for Linux!
I.M. Anonymous @ 4/29/2002 10:47:25 AM #
If you would like an open source version of the Palm Desktop that runs under Linux, I think that's a great idea. I'd suggest you put together a group of volunteer programmers and get to work on it. That's the only way the open source movement will ever be successful. People who want apps need to actually create them, not just hope someone else does.
RE: Missing Sync for Linux!
big_raji @ 4/29/2002 11:01:34 AM #
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They should make a missing sync for Linux. Linux is more popular than macinsuk and Windoze.

Also missing sync shoud be free source. All programs should be free source and available for free.

University of Puerto Rico Computer Engineering department staff.
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You're a Computer Engineer, advocating open source, and saying that "THEY" should make something for you? Do you even understand the open source movement?

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RE: Missing Sync for Linux!
I.M. Anonymous @ 4/29/2002 11:13:06 AM #
Ouch! that is gonna hurt badly.
RE: Missing Sync for Linux!
I.M. Anonymous @ 4/29/2002 11:28:04 AM #
It's funny that you said Linux is more popular than Windows and Macintosh. Go back to school.
Already out there
RoadKnight @ 4/29/2002 11:38:02 AM #
It's already out there. Pilot-Link has been around for years and can be downloaded from http://www.pilot-link.org. It works quite well, even does USB and IRDA sync-ing. People have used it successfully to sync their Palms to Linux,BSD,Solaris, and most other modern Unices.
Mac OS X users/owners might want to give this a shot since you're effectively running a BSD system.

RK

RE: Missing Sync for Linux!
MacPrince @ 4/29/2002 5:31:33 PM #
>Linux is more popular than macinsuk and Windoze.
Haahahahahaa!! You're so funny. Just because you're running Linux doesn't mean you're 'leet'.

>macinsuk
Ooooh...now that's a mature sentiment. What are you, 10 years old?

>University of Puerto Rico Computer Engineering department staff.
Well, at least now I know the absolute *last* place I'd want to go to school...

RE: Missing Sync for Linux!
I.M. Anonymous @ 4/29/2002 5:38:15 PM #
"Linux is more popular than macinsuk and Windoze."

You might want to check that, coz last time I check a certian operating system has 95% Market share. I don't see how you could be more popular than that certain OS. But I do know that Mac sucks less than Linux

"University of Puerto Rico Computer Engineering"

I am pretty sure I won't be going there for anything computer related.

RE: Missing Sync for Linux!
I.M. Anonymous @ 4/29/2002 9:19:38 PM #
If you say that Windowze and Macintosh are better than Linux please answer me the following:

Why is Microsoft, Apple, Palm and all other major software companies using Linux to develop software?

Why most engineers, scientists and doctors use Linux?

Why major universities offering Computer Engineering (including cornell, Hardvard, Yale, UPR) teach Linux programming instead of Windowze and Macinsuck?

The answer is clear, Linux is better. Wee need a hot sync software for Linux.

nothing's missing
I.M. Anonymous @ 4/29/2002 11:36:06 PM #
There are several excellent Palm desktops out there for Linux, including jPilot and kpilot. Of course, you also get excellent low-level tools, coldsync and pilot-link, and excellent development tools for Linux.

Altogether, you can probably get more and better software for Palm on Linux than on any other platform.

RE: Missing Sync for Linux!
I.M. Anonymous @ 4/30/2002 12:43:54 AM #
If you say that Windowze and Macintosh are better than Linux please answer me the following:

Why is Microsoft, Apple, Palm and all other major software companies using Linux to develop software?

>>Funny, last time I checked, Linux used a UNIX console... so... I guess you ain't all that hot, are you, flyboy?

Why most engineers, scientists and doctors use Linux?

>>Why do most graphic designers, artist, studios, production companies use Mac? Jesus, what a STUPID argument. Talk about moronic niche marketing at its worst.

Why major universities offering Computer Engineering (including cornell, Hardvard, Yale, UPR) teach Linux programming instead of Windowze and Macinsuck?

>>Depends on the course, you f**kwit. I haven't seen Parsons teaching design on Linux, or AUTOCAD on LinSUX (while we're in the "suck" and "doze" phase, I've decided to hop onto the bandwagon.)

The answer is clear, Linux is better. Wee need a hot sync software for Linux.

>> Actually, you need to get away from your monitor and learn how to spell, you kindergarten dropout. Besides, if you're so good, DEVELOP IT YOURSELF INSTEAD OF WHINING ABOUT IT TO US.

RE: Missing Sync for Linux!
I.M. Anonymous @ 4/30/2002 12:46:59 AM #
"Why major universities offering Computer Engineering (including cornell, Hardvard, Yale, UPR) teach Linux programming instead of Windowze and Macinsuck?"

LoL as far as I know, any responsible Computer programming teacher won't teach any student platform specific programming, if cornell, Hardvard, Yale, UPR teaches programming specificlly for Linux, then I am sorry, their CE Department suck. Anyway I find more Sun/SGI machinese in most engineering faculty, I don't know what the hell you are talking about.

RE: Missing Sync for Linux!
I.M. Anonymous @ 4/30/2002 9:04:53 AM #
>>Why is Microsoft, Apple, Palm and all other major >>software companies using Linux to develop software?

These companies develop software for Windows and Mac, it is impossible to develop and compile a program under linux and run it under Windows or Mac. Linux is not compatible with Windows or Mac, these companies do not use Linux.

>>Why major universities offering Computer Engineering >>(including cornell, Hardvard, Yale, UPR) teach Linux >>programming
All the universities that you mention there teach programing in Windows(NT/2k/XP) or Mac. The only one that uses Linux may be your silly "University of Puerto Rico". Please check the facts beafore you talk.


Also when you say that Linux is more popular than Mac and Windows, why you say so? 95% of people and companies use Windows.

Lastly I definitely would not recommend the University of Puerto Rico to anyone interested in studiying Computer Engineering.

Steve Chambers
Graduate Student
Yale University

RE: Missing Sync for Linux!
I.M. Anonymous @ 5/4/2002 1:53:21 PM #
I wouldn't use any OS where the kernel developers are having bitchslap fights about the VM system...

Linux palm desktop already out

I.M. Anonymous @ 4/29/2002 12:49:15 PM #
It has been a long time already that this software has been out for Linux. Very true. Hey, engineer, how about you creating a link for SONY handhelds and share it with THEY!

Why do you need this???

I.M. Anonymous @ 4/29/2002 8:12:34 PM #
I know there's a big deal about running a Sony CLIE with an Apple Mac and that you need the "Missing Sync" USB driver to sync it. What I don't know is WHY?

As far as I know it's just a USB syncing Palm OS 4.0 PDA. Why do you require this extra peice of software to sync it correctly?

Maybe I've got it completely wrong but I'd be interested in hearing from anyone that's using a CLIE on Mac.

Nice but not necessary
I.M. Anonymous @ 4/29/2002 9:38:48 PM #
You don't NEED Missing Sync for OSX. I've been syncing my Clie 610 with Palm Desktop 4.0 for Mac OSX without a hitch. I can select to sync applications to the Clie or an inserted memory stick easily.

However, Missing Sync does seem to add some useful features depending on your needs. Personally I look forward to mounting the Memory Stick on my Mac and to be able to easily sync with iPhoto.

RE: Why do you need this???
I.M. Anonymous @ 4/29/2002 11:26:01 PM #
It depends on which CLIE. It works fine on a T-615, but I just got the NR70 and Palm Desktop 4.0 doesn't recognize it under Mac OS X. Apple System Profiler doesn't even see it as a USB device, so Missing Sync is really going to be needed.

Glad this is getting public attention.

drew @ 4/30/2002 12:08:43 PM #
PalmSource has been very sloooooow about this. Palm in general has been sluggish about supporting OS X... the OS was in beta for a very very long time, and yet Palm didn't seem to even begin developing for it until it was officially released.
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