According to News.com, PalmOne has started looking at other operating systems to power its handheld devices. The company separated its hardware and software divisions in order to pursue new markets; this allows PalmOne to use alternatives to the PalmOS and PalmSource to sell its OS to other hardware manufactures.

"Sources familiar with the tests said PalmOne has been quietly exploring operating systems to augment the Palm OS for some time. The company has also been exploring partnerships that could let it use a tailored version of the Linux OS to run on its devices, according to a source familiar with the company's efforts."

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