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==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_(PDA) Palm OS] is a broad term used by Redump.info to refer to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_(PDA) Palm OS] is a broad term used by Redump.info to refer to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handheld_PC palmtops], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_digital_assistant PDAs], early [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smartphone smartphones], and other devices running [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_OS Palm OS]. This system also includes the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapwave_Zodiac Tapwave Zodiac], a Palm OS-based gaming handheld. Software was distributed via floppy disks, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM and then transferred to the handheld through the use of a computer ([[IBM PC compatible Guide|IBM PC]] or [[Apple Macintosh Guide|Apple Macintosh]]). Software was also distributed via MultiMediaCards (MMC), SD cards, or Compact Flash (CF) cards to be inserted directly into the system. Redump.info only handles the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM software, whereas the floppy disks and flash media are handled by other projects such as [https://www.tosecdev.org/ TOSEC] and [https://no-intro.org/ No-Intro]. | ||
==General Notes== | ==General Notes== | ||
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Definition
Palm OS is a broad term used by Redump.info to refer to palmtops, PDAs, early smartphones, and other devices running Palm OS. This system also includes the Tapwave Zodiac, a Palm OS-based gaming handheld. Software was distributed via floppy disks, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM and then transferred to the handheld through the use of a computer (IBM PC or Apple Macintosh). Software was also distributed via MultiMediaCards (MMC), SD cards, or Compact Flash (CF) cards to be inserted directly into the system. Redump.info only handles the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM software, whereas the floppy disks and flash media are handled by other projects such as TOSEC and No-Intro.
General Notes
Follow IBM PC Guide
Palm takes priority in hybrids (Except IBM PC)
Palm/Pocket PC/Symbian/Smartphone = Palm
If full IBM PC game present, IBM PC takes priority