PalmSource and Founder Technology Group, a computer manufacturer in China, recently announced that Foundertech has licensed Palm OS to distribute Foundertech-branded Palm Powered devices in China.

Foundertech is one of the largest PC companies in China focused on the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of software and hardware products for China's IT industry. Foundertech owns and operates an extensive sales and distribution network, spanning over 100 major cities across the country.

"We are pleased to partner with PalmSource to extend the power and flexibility of the Palm OS platform and bring innovative Palm Powered devices to the Chinese market," said Zhou Xianfeng, vice president, Founder Technology Group, Corp. "Our first Palm Powered product for the Chinese market will be a Palm Powered eBook, which users can easily customize with thousands of Palm OS applications and eBooks to fit their individual needs."