Palm says goodbye to IBM Java virtual machine

by Brad Linder on January 7, 2008 at 06:00 PM

There are thousands of free and commercial applications for PalmOS. But some of the best applications for Palm devices, like Opera Mini, don't actually run on PalmOS. They're Java midlets that run on a Java Virtual Machine (JVM).

For the past few years, Palm has offered a free download of IBM's WebSphere EveryPlace Micro Environment JVM. But for some unexplained reason, Palm will stop offering a download link on Jan 12, 2008. Palm will still offer support for anyone who has already installed the JVM on their device, but no new customers will be able to grab the virtual machine.

So if you haven't already downloaded the awkwardly named WebSphere Everyplace Micro Everyplace Micro Environment now might be a good time to grab it. The JVM will not run on older Palm devices like the Tungsten W, Tungsten T2, or Zire 71, but if you've purchased a Palm phone or PDA in the last few years you should be able to download and install this free application.

Tags: ibm, java-virtual-machine, jvm, mobileminute, websphere-everyplace-micro-environment

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Comments

shawnb2Jan 28th 2008 12:53PM

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So I just found out about this. Who would be nice enough to email me a copy or tell me a better place to look. I am leaving the Palm forever the first of May, but want to TRY to enjoy it for the last couple of months. I have not been happy with this thing from the get go.None the less, maybe if I can get Opera Mini to work, maybe it will make it a little better experience. Tha

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KatrinaJan 31st 2008 8:08AM

I downloaded it on my Treo, but then my Treo turned out to be defective and was replaced. I thought I could just download it again, so I didn't bother to save it to the memory card. Of course now I hear that I can't download it again! Does anyone know where I can get a copy? Or is anyone willing to send me a copy? Please and thank you!!!