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(Osborne) Consumer guide to mastering the features of handheld Palm computers, including new software and accessories, and Internet access. Features step-by-step instructions for troubleshooting common problems, explaining nearly everything there is to know about the devices. Previous edition not cited. Softcover. .
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If you are new to programming for the Palm and are looking for a solid introduction, this is the book for you. Developed by computer science instructors, books in the for the absolute beginner series teach the principles of programming through simple game creation. You will acquire the skills that you need for more practical Palm programming applications and will learn how these skills can be put to use in real-world scenarios. Best of all, by the time you finish this book, you will be able to apply the basic principles you've learned to the next programming language you tackle!.
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* Covers the capabilities of the latest Palm operating system, OS 5.0, including the ability to make phone calls and access "always-on" corporate e-mail.
* Author is a nationally-known expert on personal information and sales automation technology..
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* Examines new Palm OS handheld models and new tools for developing Palm OS programs
* Includes new working code samples for developing conduits, which synchronize data between handhelds and PCs.
* Contains a new chapter on the Virtual File System, which allows for handling of data on removable memory cards in the newest Palm devices.
* Covers the new graphic and sound capabilities available in OS 5..
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Palm OS powered devices have been a phenomenal success, with millions being sold each year. NS Basic for Palm is a development tool that lets people who use the world's most popular programming language easily create applications for these devices. It is one of the most popular development tools for the Palm Platform, being used to create applications for business large and small, education, government, as well as personal users who want to create a special application or game.

NS Basic Programming for Palm OS provides a complete guide to developing applications for the Palm Computing platform using Basic. The book shows beginning to intermediate programmers how to design and build a Palm application from the ground up. Palm objects, forms and databases are all explained in detail. User Interface issues are discussed, as well as sharing information with the desktop.

If you have never worked with forms and objects before, or if you come from an older version of Basic, NS Basic Programming for Palm OS will teach you about these powerful concepts and how to use them easily and effectively. Programmers coming from other languages will also find this book makes the transition easy.

Some of the major topics covered are
Â¥ Basic language features
Â¥ Projects, forms, objects and menus
Â¥ Screen Graphics
Â¥ Time, Date, String and numeric functions
Â¥ Database management
Â¥ Extra topics, such as Sorting, Encryption, User Interface and Soundex

NS Basic Programming for Palm OS includes full source code for all samples in the book, plus extras.

NS Basic Programming for Palm OS promises to be an indispensable asset for those learning and using NS Basic for Palm to produce effective, real world applications..
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This friendly, solutions-oriented guide is filled with step-by-step examples that illustrate how to set up and navigate your Zire, and make the most of the hardware, built-in applications, and third-party tools. Each chapter begins with the specific how-to topics that will be covered. Within the chapter, each topic is accompanied by a solid, easy-to-follow walkthrough of the process..
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The wireless revolution has touched off a huge demand for Palm OS network applications. But information on how to connect a Palm is fragmented across dry function listings in the SDK documentation, a couple of book chapters, some sample code, and a few articles on the Palm web site (each of which assumes prior knowledge of network applications). Palm OS Network Programming pulls all the necessary elements together in the first complete guide to developing network applications for the Palm Computing Platform. The author assumes knowledge of Palm programming in C, but no network experience is required. You'll learn Palm network concepts such as transport protocols and client-server applications from the ground up, clearly illustrated with examples using Metrowerks CodeWarrior development environment. The Palm Net Library, essential to any network application development, gets the detailed treatment it deserves, with sample network applications demonstrating how to make the best use of this powerful system library. Palm OS Network Programming is the first complete developer's resource to building creative--and connected--applications for the fastest-growing platform of the 21st century..
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Are you maximizing your Palm planner? Whether you're tired of being stuck with the same mundane program choices, or if you're just itching to shake things up a little bit, Palm OS Programming For Dummies is the book you need in order to start creating the personalized programs that best fit your lifestyle. For the novice in C or for the prodigious programmer, you find the helpful advice you need to start creating custom programs on your Palm device -- today!

Discover the ease of working with Metrowerks CodeWarrior, the official development environment for the Palm OS. Get up to speed on the GNU C Compiler and Pilot GCC Win 32, and manipulate the assembler, source and assembly debugger, linker, and more. Understand the CodeWarrior environment's easy integration features for Windows and Mac OS. Master network programming, beaming, and conduits, and uncover solid testing and troubleshooting techniques.

With Palm OS Programming For Dummies by your side, you'll waste no time in creating a Palm environment that works for you!

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Palm OS is one of the most popular handheld operating systems on the planet. From the newest Tungstens and Treos all the way down the family tree, Palms are everywhere Although the Palm OS is simple to learn and use, there is more to it than meets the eye--from new features in the Palm to capabilities you can get with add-on software, the Palm can be made to do quite a lot.

Palm and Treo Hacks gives you tips and tools that show you how to make the most of your Palm. A few minutes spent reading some of the hacks in this book will save you hours of research. Inside this book, you'll learn how to:

• Find great applications for your Palm and make the most of the ones you're using now
• Get super-organized, getting more from the built-in Personal Information Manager and learning how to manage complex projects with your Palm
• Extend the Palm with must-have software and hardware add-ons
• Take your Palm online, reading email, surfing the web, and sending instant messages
• Get some rest and relaxation with your Palm, whether it's listening to music, playing classic games, or watching video

Written for beginning to experienced Palm users, Palm and Treo Hacks is full of practical, ingenious tips and tricks you can apply immediately. Whether you're looking to master the built-in applications or you want to trick out your Palm to its fullest extent, this book will show you how.

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