Palm Updates their Windows Vista Readiness Status

A visit to the Palm website today shows that Palm has updated their Windows Vista readiness status.

For users of Palm OS, Palm is reporting that Palm Desktop (and HotSync Manager) will install and synchronize your PIM application data. They also warn that third-party conduits may not work. Customers should continue to check the Palm site for updates. For third-party conduits, I would advise customers to check with the third-party software developer for updates. Palm is also reporting that the Palm Quick Install, LifeDrive Manager currently do no not work properly under Windows Vista. While I do not have Windows Vista installed, it is and very likely the Tungsten T5 Manager also won't work. Lastly, the Palm help files (.hlp) on some version of Palm Desktop are not supported by Vista. Palm is suggesting that customers visit the Palm support site where customers can access the same information over the Internet.

The changes in Windows Vista don't simply affect Palm OS users. Windows Mobile Treo customers will also have to deal with changes also. Starting with Windows Vista, Windows Mobile device users will use the new Windows Mobile Device Center for keeping desktop and mobile computer data synchronized. As a result, Windows Mobile Treo customers are no need to install the ActiveSync software from their Palm Getting Started CD.

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