Palm Strengthens Community

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(10/23/01, 11:54:35 PM EDT)

To add support to registered Palm OS developers all over the world, Palm has launched new worldwide developer programs. The programs include a two-level Palm OS Developer Program, a certification exam to recognize the most elite Palm OS developers, and a Palm-authorized Online Training Program.

Palm OS Developer Program
The new Palm OS Developer Program offers "Advantage" level membership to Palm OS developers. Benefits include direct technical support from Palm; a quarterly resource CD containing the latest development tools and technologies; and marketing opportunities, including promotion via the PalmOS.com Website and the opportunity to apply for the Powered Up Awards, which recognize and reward the top innovators in the Palm OS developer community.

Developers also have the option to join at the "Basic" level, entitling them to core services, including software development kits, product images, limited access to source code, documentation, and access to pre-release tools and information. Developers may visit www.palmos.com/dev/programs/pdp/ for more information on program membership.

Palm Powered Certified Developer Program
The Palm Powered Certified Developer Program provides the official means for Palm OS developers to distinguish their skills and abilities from other professional developers. Candidates for the program will be required to pass a challenging written exam covering the spectrum of application development. Developers who pass the rigorous exam are awarded the distinction of certification, which recognizes their ability to develop world-class Palm OS applications.

"Developers who pass this exam will comprise an elite group of exceptional talent," Acosta-Lopez said. "We are pleased to recognize the achievements of these developers and set the standard for future generations of Palm OS innovators." For more information on this program, developers may visit www.palmos.com/dev/certification.

Online Training Program
Together with DigitalThink Palm also announced the availability of the first Palm-authorized online training courses for Palm OS developers and the Palm Economy. The courses are written by experts at Palm and co-developed with DigitalThink to teach customers, partners, and application developers at all levels how to create and integrate innovative and effective solutions for the Palm OS platform. The courses are self-paced and include online lab work and practice exercises. Course content will be updated regularly to reflect new technologies and developments, keeping the material fresh and relevant.

Courses include "Introduction to Palm OS Application Development," designed to help application developers learn about the fundamental requirements, tools, and services available for creating effective Palm OS solutions and a special enterprise-focused course entitled "IT Essentials for Palm Powered Handhelds" that was written by Palm engineers and designed specifically for CIOs and IT managers who want to develop custom in-house applications for their corporations. More information about this program can be found at www.palmos.com/dev/training/online.

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