Press Release

PalmSource Announces Sponsors For Its European Developer Conference In Munich

LONDON, UK, August 5, 2003 - PalmSource, provider of the popular operating system for handheld and smartphone devices, and Palm OS® subsidiary of Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM), unveiled today details of the European Developer Conference on 22-23 September 2003. Taking place during Munich's internationally famous Oktoberfest, the two-day conference is structured to address both the technical and business information needs of Palm OS developers, deliver the latest information about the Palm OS platform, and showcase the most recent mobile device developments from world class Palm OS licensees.

Confirmed Palm OS licensees to sponsor the event include Intel, Palm Solutions Group, Samsung, Handspring, Symbol, Tapwave and Fossil. Other sponsors are German-based Pdassi, a leading online software retailer and PalmGear, a US-based online retailer of Palm OS products. The European PalmSource Developer Conference Website will continue to be updated with a complete list of sponsors and conference agenda at http://www.palmsource.com/uk/conference/sponsors.html.

Highlights of the European Developer Conference include:

• Presentations from senior PalmSource executives including engineers from PalmSource's European R&D office in Montpellier, France; leading wireless operators and other strategic partners covering technical and business trends in the mobile device market.
• New Palm OS 5 tools and a sneak peek at the upcoming Palm OS 6.
• PalmSource "Boot-Camp" for new developers will take place on Sunday 21st September (during the afternoon preceding the opening of the conference) where PalmSource engineers will offer European developers a basic tutorial on how to program for Palm OS.
• Labs and networking events offering new and experienced developers access to "hands-on" information and advice on how to take advantage of the evolving Palm OS platform and the development of cutting-edge Palm Powered™ mobile devices. Developers will also learn how to successfully market their Palm OS applications.
• The European Powered Up Awards, created by PalmSource to honour the most innovative and successful applications from European Palm OS developers. Applications will be evaluated by category including: enterprise, productivity, leisure and entertainment, as well as a special prize awarded to the best student developer. Winners will be announced at the conference.

About PalmSource
PalmSource is the company behind Palm OS, the popular operating system for handhelds and smartphone devices. Licensed by industry leaders - including Aceeca, AlphaSmart, Fossil, Garmin, GSL, Handspring, HuneTec, Kyocera, Legend, Palm Solutions Group, Samsung, Sony, Symbol and Tapwave as well as Palm OS Ready Partners including ATI, Intel, MediaQ, Motorola, Samsung, Texas Instruments -- Palm OS has been shipped on more than 29 million handhelds and smartphones, and given rise to a large community of users, enterprises, developers and manufacturers, who together make up the Palm Economy. PalmSource is a subsidiary of Palm Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM). More information about PalmSource is available at www.palmsource.com.