HotSync synchronization technology

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HotSync synchronization technology is Palm OS’s system for quickly and reliably syncing data such as contacts, calendars, and applications between a Palm handheld device and a desktop computer.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Palm OS feature
data synchronization technology
alsoKnownAs HotSync NERFINISHED
category mobile synchronization technology
compatibleDevice Palm III series NERFINISHED
Palm V series NERFINISHED
Palm m100 series NERFINISHED
Palm m500 series NERFINISHED
PalmPilot series NERFINISHED
Treo smartphones running Palm OS
Tungsten series NERFINISHED
Zire series NERFINISHED
dataTransportProtocol proprietary Palm HotSync protocol
designedFor Palm OS handhelds NERFINISHED
developedBy Palm, Inc. NERFINISHED
hasIconicElement HotSync circular arrow icon
introducedWith early Palm OS devices in the 1990s
operatingSystem Palm OS NERFINISHED
platform Windows
surface form: Microsoft Windows

macOS (classic and early Mac OS X via Palm Desktop) NERFINISHED
primaryFunction synchronize data between Palm handheld devices and desktop computers
reliabilityGoal quick and reliable data synchronization
requires HotSync cable, cradle, or wireless link
runsWithSoftware Palm Desktop NERFINISHED
status legacy technology
supportsConnectionType Bluetooth (on some devices)
USB cable
infrared (IR)
network (LAN) HotSync
serial cable
supportsFeature backup of handheld data to desktop
conduit-based synchronization
conflict detection
conflict resolution rules
per-application conduits
restore of handheld data from desktop
selective synchronization of applications
user profiles for multiple handhelds
synchronizationDirection two-way synchronization
synchronizationModel record-based synchronization
synchronizesDataType application data
applications
calendar events
contacts
email (with compatible clients)
memos
tasks
typicalUseCase keeping handheld PIM data in sync with desktop PIM data
usesComponent HotSync Manager NERFINISHED

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Palm OS notableFeature HotSync synchronization technology