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TEALDOC 4.51
(http://www.tealpoint.com/softdoc.htm)

A Doc format text reader that's nice... without the price! TealDoc reads thousands of free docs and e-books on the web, and has exclusive support for images, screen rotation, smooth scrolling, custom small font link buttons, protected documents, and more.

TEALECHO 2.35
(http://www.tealpoint.com/softecho.htm)

Palm text-entry as it always should have been. Real-time preview in digital ink lets you see what you're writing, increasing speed and accuracy

TEALGLANCE 3.35B
(http://www.tealpoint.com/softglnc.htm)

Keep the info you need the most at your fingertips. Shows date, time, upcoming appointments, and to-do items at power up.

TEALINFO 3.11B
(http://www.tealpoint.com/softinfo.htm)

The reference library at your fingertips; TealInfo lets you make or browse from hundreds of free interactive TealInfo Folio files, which are mini information applets with lists, tables, pop-up windows, and more.

TEALLAUNCH 2.50
(http://www.tealpoint.com/softlnch.htm)

Lets you quickly launch your favorite apps and useful system and editing functions. Powerful button-programming features map functions and apps to literally hundreds of key-presses and key-press combos.

TEALLOCK 3.70B
(http://www.tealpoint.com/softlock.htm)

What the security app should have been: custom text and images, graffiti shortcuts for hide privates, show privates, and lock, and automatic locking when turned off or by time.

TEALMAGNIFY 2.10
(http://www.tealpoint.com/softlens.htm)

Never squint at a phone number again. An ever-ready magnifying glass compatible with most any program.

TEALMASTER 1.44
(http://www.tealpoint.com/softmstr.htm)

Hackmaster-compatible system extensions manager with advanced functions like delete-protection, hack priorities, multiple profiles, and hack-trap summaries.

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PalmOS Version-o-Rama
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CHOOSING AN OS
So what does all this mean to you today? If you've got an m500 or m505 running OS 4.0, you're sitting pretty because you not only have the latest operating system, but you've got four megabytes of flash memory; a RAM-tastic amount of space for future upgrades.

But what if you have another handheld, say, one with only 2 Megs of flash? Don't fret, because you have many expansion options. Even though the full install of OS 4.0 weighs in at a hefty 2.3 Megabytes, many of its components (such as the Telephony library) are optional and can be omitted by the manufacturer, slimming down the OS enough to fit in 2 Mb of flash.

So which OS version to choose? One's first instinct might be to always upgrade to the latest OS available, but this might not be the best thing to do in a few circumstances. If you are particularly fond of some particular older programs (particularly games), they might not function properly if you upgrade your OS. To check, you can download the PalmOS Emulator (POSE), and use it to run your apps in a simulated Palm on your PC, using the OS version you intend to install. POSE is available in the developer section on the PalmOS web site at http://www.palmos.com.

If your Palm is absolutely packed to the limit with apps or data, you should know that upgrading OS versions may force you to lose an invaluable database or favorite game to make space for the new features. In general, you should consider features, compatibility and space requirements in your decision. Benefits of each OS include:

OS3.1: Excellent compatibility and minimal size, leaving some 800k free flash space for storing apps there using FlashPro (www.handera.com) or JackFlash (www.brayder.com).

OS3.3: Good compatibility and minimal size. Adds full support of 16-shade grayscale on Palms except Palm III and original PalmPilots.

OS3.5: Good compatibility with all modern apps. Adds additional interface features and increasing program working memory, but only leaves 300k free flash.

OS4.0: Adds standard VFS library for expansion devices and Telephony library. Not yet available as an official supported upgrade to older devices.

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