PDA Operating Systems

 

BlackBerry
The BlackBerry platform runs on the BlackBerry and RIM lines of PDA´s, which are manufactured by Research In Motion.

Open Embedded
Tools that allow Linux to be compiled for a variety of embedded devices, including PDA´s.

Palm
PalmSource is the developer of Palm OS. Some major Palm OS brands are: Sony, Palm, Handspring, Garmin (minor - IBM, Janam, Wasp Barcode Tech)

Symbian OS
The Symbian OS basically runs on Nokia cell phones. It hopes to do more in the future. It started as the EPOC Operating System for Psion. Brands - Raku, FOMA, Nokia, Samsung, Some Sony

Windows Mobile
Windows Mobile is the PDA operating system from Microsoft. An early version (still used in embedded applications) was called Windows CE and is now called Windows Embedded. Pocket PC is a platform based upon Windows Mobile. SmartPhones: Sprint, T-mobile, Motorola

OS X: iPhone

Some common Pocket PCs brands are: HP, Toshiba, Dell, Compaq, Gramin, Unitech, Unitech, ViewSonic, Symbol, Mobile Crossing