11 Oct 1999 | Print  |

Palm Desktop 2.5 Expands HotSync & USB Support

by Jeff Carlson

Palm Desktop 2.5 Expands HotSync & USB Support -- Although not officially announced, the latest version of Palm Computing's Palm Desktop for Macintosh is now available for download. (See "Palm Desktop Marks Return of Familiar Organizer" in TidBITS-469.) Version 2.5 adds greater control over switching between multiple users synchronizing their Palm organizers on the same Mac and makes it easier to access the HotSync Manager settings. The update also supports USB connections using Palm's new PalmConnect USB Kit, a $40 serial adapter for users of USB-equipped computers. Other improvements include the ability to disable onscreen alarms (though the alarm dialog boxes are still modal if you choose to leave the feature activated), and an iMessenger email conduit for owners of the wireless Palm VII. Palm Desktop for Macintosh 2.5 is a free 6.8 MB download. [JLC]

<http://www.palmpilot.com/custsupp/macintosh/ palmdtmac.html>
<http://db.tidbits.com/article/05300>
<http://palmorder.modusmedia.com/P5/P5- 3C90201U.htm>
<http://www.palm.com/products/palmvii/>

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