getting-started

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1. Choose a device

A. Where to find? Shop on ebay or scout your local op-shop.

B. How to choose? Which Palm is best?

This depends on what you want to do with the device, and what kind of experience you want to have. Connection type: Devices typically require a cable to connect to a computer. If you buy an older device it will likely have a serial connection, and you should buy a serial-to-USB adapter. If you buy a more recent device (2002-2007) it will likely have a USB connection, which can make things a bit easier.

Software Version: Many apps will run on a broad range of system versions, commonly OS 3.5 and later. Other apps may require later versions to run, like Palm OS 4, Palm OS 5 or greater. Updates were not available for all devices. OS 5 devices were only

2. Fixing a dead device

3. Syncing with computer

4. Finding software

The best and easiest place to find Palm OS software is PalmDB. Volunteers have been collecting old Palm software, and many apps and games can be found on there even when the developers websites have long gone away. Looking for a classic Palm OS game to start with? Why not try Bike or Die (download here), or Warfare Incorperated!

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