Writing applications for PalmOS using native ARM code, especially using only free tools is something that seems impossible to most people. Well, with this tutorial I aim to prove them wrong: the aim is create a simple breakout tool using only free tools. It’s primarily aimed at people who have some experience with the programming [...]
This release features en entirely new layout engine, which will soon allow T8launcher to work on any ARM PalmOS device, even on Cliés with their hybrid Sony Hires/Garnet Hires API. However for now it still only works on the Zodiac as I have yet to modify the screen setup to handle different screens correctly. Also, [...]
This is mainly a bugfixing release, but it also features a smaller footprint: Fixed a problem where database-handles wouldn’t get released, leading to a drawing problem with EDGE. Fixed the problem with long application names “leaking” into the “abc1″ button. Optimized bitmaps for compression, bringing the filesize down to 213kb. You can download it here: [...]
OK, it seems like the main problem was that the interface wasn’t informative enough, so the changelog is pretty UI-centric: Made text transparent, instead of white background Added label “Launch” to launch button Added label “Next App” to cycle apps button Added label “Backspace” to delete button Added count of remaining matches to cycle apps [...]
I’ve just finished the first Alpha version of T8Launcher for Tapwave Zodiac. This is a pretty minimalistic launcher that uses a T9-like system to let you launch your apps. It’s only an alpha, but from my experience it seems almost 100% stable (in fact, the latest Alpha didn’t crash on me once). There are a [...]
I think it’s high time I started posting about something for my beloved Tapwave Zodiac 2 and frankly, I think there has never been a better reason than the release of Another World (a.k.a Out of this World) for the Zodiac by Chrilith. And what a port it is! This is probably the first port [...]