HanDBase and MemoWare Go Pocket PC
HanDBase, a leading Palm database application, and MemoWare, a leading Palm content site, are moving to support the Pocket PC.
Depending on who is speaking, this is either a move towards cross-platform support or a victory for the Pocket PC platform. A spokesperson for DDH Software said, "For the first time, users of both Pocket PC and Palm handhelds will be able to beam 'databased' information to each other without the aid of a desktop or 3rd party application." But Phil Holden, director of marketing for the Mobile Device Division at Microsoft, said, "Having both the leading database HanDBase and the premier content site MemoWare supporting Pocket PC speaks volumes about the momentum for our platform."
Both Microsoft and DDH Software put out press releases on this. The DDH one stresses that people now have more choices in what handheld they use.
"Just because an individual or company chooses one type of device over the other shouldn't mean that they are unable to exchange information with users of a different handheld operating system," said David Haupert, DDH Software's president and CEO. "Providing HanDBase as a cross platform solution breaks down a major barrier that has separated Pocket PC users and Palm users. Within many companies there are users of both types of devices who will now be able to beam their data back and forth, creating a much more efficient workplace."
While the Microsoft one crows about how this is a sign that developers are finally beginning to realize Microsoft's superiority.
"Developers are hearing our call, and that means customers are now getting the best of both worlds: the most powerful and versatile PDA on the market and thousands of applications and titles to choose from," said Mr. Holden.
Neither of these reactions are surprising but the contrast is stark and possibly even a touch amusing.
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HanDBase will regret the move...
RE: HanDBase will regret the move...
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RE: HanDBase will regret the move...
Hmm...
Technically speaking, even a glacier has momentum...
RE: HanDBase will regret the move...
They could have! How do you know they don't?
Oh WoW...
Look, I've seen many people convert from one platformto another (Win to Mac and vice-versa) because of great software written for that particular platform that was ported over. Same goes with this. The way I look at it is simple. PPC owners who start using HandBase will probably say to themselves: "Oh wow, I never thought that such a great piece of software existed for the Palm. If THIS is available, there must be more!" - this could probably work to the advantage of Palm?!
C'mon, it IS possible and you KNOW IT!
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