If you've seen today's tech news or the official Palm Blog, you'll see that my project, the Foleo mobile companion, has been canceled. I'm disappointed in this, but I understand the decision. We weren't ready to go to market with this, and it would hard for Palm to support two different Linux-based platforms going forward. I think we did some really great things with the platform; I'm proud of the concepts and a lot of the execution, but I think the cancellation was the right decision given Palm's future direction for our smartphones.
There's some exciting work here at Palm for me with the new phone platform and I'll be spending the rest of my trip out here looking at various options. I probably won't be able to talk about any of my work here again for a while, as I'll be in secret mode again.
Thanks to all of my supporters and friends online and in real life. ...and no, I can't get you one of our prototype units, although I fully intend on keeping my own devices for my personal use :)
2007-09-05 12:34 am (UTC)
2007-09-05 04:58 am (UTC)
2007-09-05 01:57 am (UTC)
...two different Linux Based Platforms...
Did I miss something in the announcement?
Dumb question: Isn't it a little late to cancel this? I mean, if you've got a prototype, haven't they tooled up already? Will we be seeing a container full of these things on TigerDirect?
Thanks for the memories...
2007-09-05 02:08 am (UTC)
I am very disappointed in the announcement.
I can't wait for Foleo dos.
Good luck on your top secret palm work...
Larry Cox
2007-09-05 03:57 am (UTC)
I love the concept of the Foleo. It has the potential to be a truly revolutionary new-category-defining product line. But when you are launching a revolution, you don't tiptoe out the door.
*sigh*
I look forward to the Foleo II.
And Palm should learn a few things about "secret mode" -- right now they should be avoiding it. What Palm needs to re-earn credibility is more openness. I hope that they take the muzzle off you.
All my best,
- chris
2007-09-05 04:37 am (UTC)
2007-09-05 06:01 am (UTC)
By the way, what is this about an easter egg?!?! :D I must see!
2007-09-05 06:02 am (UTC)
...after having used the Foleo...
2007-09-05 09:56 am (UTC)
2007-09-05 01:46 pm (UTC)
2007-09-05 01:49 pm (UTC)
2007-09-06 02:38 am (UTC)
I really want one. Thank you !
2007-09-06 04:16 am (UTC)
how long is the near future?
2007-09-13 09:34 pm (UTC)
After reading your response, I have to ask...
With no plans to sell the Foleo in the 'near future', could you say if you know of any plans in the 'not so distant future', say 1st Quarter 2008?
Re: how long is the near future?
2007-09-13 11:55 pm (UTC)
Foleo Cancellation
2007-09-07 01:42 am (UTC)