Tungsten T3, resurrected: Upgrading OS & Desktop Software

I've resurected my Tungsten T3 from the abyss after over a year of inactivity.  I recently learned that all it needed was a battery replacement, so I sent it off for same. 
Thanks to rhaw from Tech Support, on this forum, a show-stopper issue with hotsyncing was solved.  Now I'm up and running once again, and I'm getting a bit overconfident in that I can have an even better experience with my beloved PDA, .  I'm daring enough to want to not only upgrade the Desktop Software, but the OS itself, if possible.  (PDA & PC data provided below)
First off, after such long inactivity, I don't remember how to determine the OS for this Tungsten T3.  So, if I could get some help with that, it would certainly be appreciated.  Secondly, is it wise to upgrade the palmOne Palm Desktop software?  Here are the specifics:
PDA: Tungsten T3 
Current Desktop software: Version 4.1.4
Hotsync Manager:            Version 4.01
Install Tool App:               Version 4.0.1
PC: Dell XPS710
OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit
Service Pack 1 Build 6001
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU   6600  @ 2.40GHz, 2394 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
Perhaps I should be wondering why all's well on a Vista machine now, or no?
I will be grateful for any input/insight,
Captain
Post relates to: Tungsten T3

Okay, I'm a bit embarrassed, but my OS is v.5.2.1.  It was quite easy to find, once I started looking for it . . . under apps/information.  I suppose I've been re-newbied by laying dormant with this T3 for more than a year.  In any event, my original questions stand, which, in effect is, "should I be upgrading the OS and the desktop software now that I'm on a Vista 32bit machine, and if so, how should I proceed?
Thanks,
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