Resco Locker for Palm OS 1.30.2 review (mobile)

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Resco Locker is a utility that keeps applications locked in memory on NVFS systems.

License: Freeware
OS: PalmOS
File size: 46K
Developer: Resco.net      
Price: $0.00
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Resco Locker for Palm OS 1.30.2 is other software developed by Resco.net.
Resco Locker is a utility that keeps applications locked in memory on NVFS systems. While Resco Locker can be formally used on non-NVFS systems, it cannot do anything usefull here.

Why to use Resco Locker?
Main reason is the safety. NVFS brought changes to the Palm OS programming and not all applications reflected them. (Those that were last time updated prior to NVFS release, could not.) One of the most frequent problems is that the Palm databases are no longer fixed. That's exactly the problem that is targeted by Resco Locker. For more detailed explanation of the NVFS specifics see please the discussion on the Resco Backup product page.

As a side effect, applications locked in memory need less time to load, which in turn may increase the performance of your handheld.

Lock
Select applications by tapping the respective rows and tap the Lock button. The locking is performed immediately.

Unlock
To unlock repeat the same procedure and tap the Unlock button.

Supplementary possibilities
Action trigger offers selection commands (e.g. Select All) and Column Setup dialog. (Additional columns are type, creator, date.)
To change the sort order tap suitable column label.

Meaning of attributes
! - Receives Notifications
L - Locked
O - Opened
B - Backup
P - Protected

General Options dialog:
Resco Locker can be disabled, in which case it unlocks all currently locked applications. (However, these apps will be further on marked as locked.)
Resco Locker can restore application locks on reset or clear all locks - depending on the option the user selects.

Typical use

Options dialog: Enable RLocker and switch on 'Only lock code'
Action trigger > Select Defaults
Unselect apps that you know are safe
Press Lock button
Test
If satisfactory, switch on 'Restore locks after reset' in the Options dialog
Otherwise read Help.txt (part of the .zip installer)

The risks
One could envisage specific programming constructs that under special occasions would conflict with external locking as performed by Resco Locker. These constructs are not very probable, but cannot be excluded either.

Conclusions
Resco Locker was created with the hope to help the users. However, Palm OS is an open system and bad interactions with the way RLocker works cannot be excluded. We don't want any money for this tool, but do not take any responsibility for eventual consequences. Use it with care.
What's new in this release:

  • Locking is compatible with the newest Palm models: T700p, T680.

    Requirements:
  • Palm OS 5+.
  • Use on NVFS systems only.
    This other program is freeware, so you can download and use it absolutely free. Resco Locker for Palm OS 1.30.2 supports english interface languages and works with PalmOS.

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