PalmSource has announced the availability of its expanded Expert Guides, offering 20 new guides with expert opinion on applications tailored for a variety of professions and special interests.

"Many Palm OS users add additional software -- beyond the traditional calendaring and personal information management (PIM) applications -- to help them manage their business and personal lives," said Michael Mace, chief competitive officer for PalmSource. "Much of this software is created to meet the needs of a particular industry or special interest. With more than 23,000 titles available for Palm OS, one of the largest libraries of native software for a mobile system, we believe users will increasingly rely on the Expert Guides to find the software that meets their unique requirements."

PalmSource started the Expert Guides to help Palm Powered device users navigate the wide range of Palm OS software and locate the applications and resources that are right for them. Written by Palm OS users with expertise in the topics covered, the guides describe and recommend the Palm OS applications they consider best for various interests, professions and tasks. The guides include references to relevant eBooks and Web sites, and also incorporate first-person testimonials from users in the subject area.

The new additions bring the total number of Expert Guides to 55.