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    Dueling analyst firms don't settle the hottest OS issue around, but your company will cast its vote by choosing one of these network operating systems.

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    Palm OS retains its current 5.2.1 version number, but incorporates a number of enhancements that make it more competitive with Microsoft's Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC.

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    If you own a Palm handheld, you might be due for a new OS. Here are some of the available upgrades, their download sources, and basic instructions for installation.

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