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Palm Chimes In With More Criticism Of Microsoft | |
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| Time: 19:44 EST/00:44 GMT | News Source: The Nando Times | Posted By: Julien Jay | ||
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An executive of handheld computer maker Palm says Microsoft has attempted to block Palm's development by holding back access to development tools and that Palm would benefit from the remedies that nine states want to impose on Microsoft for antitrust violations. Michael Mace, a Palm vice president, argues that Microsoft can frustrate Palm users by disrupting how the device communicates with desktop computers, according to court documents. Mace is a key witness in the states' efforts to show that the penalties they seek - which include Microsoft's disclosure of technical information to software developers - should apply to many emerging technologies rather than just the desktop operating system market. | ||
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| #1 By 2459 (66.25.124.8) at 3/29/2002 8:09:19 PM |
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Palm is nuts.
http://www.nandotimes.com/technology/story/329993p-2771945c.html ---------------------------------------- Despite those complaints, Palm asked in October 2001 to join Microsoft.NET on simpler terms, along with an investment in the handheld computer company, according to Mace. Lawyers close to the case said Palm asked for $50 million. Mace said Palm asked for the investment "since Microsoft had paid Apple a substantial sum of money in their agreement." Microsoft refused to give Palm the money, but the companies eventually came to a deal. Mace alleges that Microsoft's tactics were an attempt to block Palm's development, and Microsoft intentionally discriminated against Palm because of their competition in handheld devices. ----------------------------------------- Why would Palm expect MS to give them $50 million when they are in direct competition? The Apple deal was different. This post was edited by n4cer on Friday, March 29, 2002 at 20:25. |
| #2 By 1913 (68.14.48.57) at 3/29/2002 8:42:00 PM |
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I don't know …but the article really did not talk about Palm. After the first few paragraphs, the rest of the article was just a rehash of the current Anti-trust and then it jumped to Novell. I think the writer of the article missed the point of what he is trying to report.
***Palm's first mistake was not developing a software that would sync with MS Outlook. Instead they allowed a third party software company (PumaTech - Intellisync software) to communicate with their device and MS Outlook. |
| #3 By 20 (24.243.32.227) at 3/30/2002 12:00:07 AM |
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This whole Palm thing sounds a lot like Netscape.
Until only just recently, Palm devices have been Black and White. And even now with color, it's still the same Black and White-ish UI with a few colors mixed in (not unlike the original Color GameBoy). PocketPC comes in with like 10x the features, fully color GUI, videos, etc. And now Palm is saying that that MS unfairly took all their market share away. What is it with companies that compete with Microsoft can never innovate? They make one decent breakthrough and then squat on it until someone comes along and takes it and then cry FOUL FOUL FOUL. "If we cannot innovate, we must LITIGATE" - Johnny Cochran (or somebody else) |
| #4 By 20 (24.243.32.227) at 3/30/2002 12:04:00 AM |
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#4: man, you hit the nail on the head.
However, it's even worse than that. It's not blackmail. I really believe these companies expect handouts from MS similar to Apple. "Plam: Give us $50m. MS: Um, let me think... no. Plam: YOU'RE BLOCKING US FROM THE MARKET! WAH WAH WAH! MS: Sure. Plam: MOMMY! DOJ! MOMMY!" |
| #5 By 531 (66.188.86.105) at 3/30/2002 1:11:39 AM |
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ha ha ha, you're so funny, #8. I wish you were my friend, because you're just so smart. Can we maybe hang out some time? I really want to be as cool as you.
Oh wait... nevermind. |
| #6 By 2459 (66.25.124.8) at 3/30/2002 3:00:13 AM |
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Here's another article on Palm
http://www.eweek.com/article/0,3658,s=1884&a=24741,00.asp and on Novell http://www.eweek.com/article/0,3658,s=1884&a=24674,00.asp ------------------------ Pretty much the same, but with a bit more testimony. |
| #7 By 135 (208.50.201.48) at 3/30/2002 5:31:13 PM |
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I guess I'm curious about Palm. Back in 1999 when I bought a WinCE device, an awful lot of Palm owners told me I was stupid and that WinCE was crap, blah blah blah...
Today I talk to people who have bought recent versions of PocketPC and they are torn. The PocketPC does more, but is more quirky than the Palm. So they're not entirely satisified. This indicates to me that there is room there for improvement, and opportunity to succeed either on the part of MS or Palm. Why doesn't Palm step up to the plate and enter the market? |
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