Former PalmSource employee Chris Dunphy worked on the program that we all know as PalmSource installer. A few of you will also know that PalmSource originally planned something similar to the recently-launched Apple Application Store.
Dave’s article begins with the following bold statements:
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I had two consistent recommendations on what to focus on to maximize the success and competitive differentiation of Palm hardware and the Palm platform.1) Build a great touchscreen phone with a 320×480 screen.
2) More importantly - build a great on-device application purchase experience, and provide the infrastructure to make it as easy as possible for both large and small developers to get rich.
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Get the full scoop here:
http://www.twostepsbeyond.com/2008/07/11/iphone-eve/
