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To: Ausdauer who wrote (31526)	6/10/1999 3:11:00 PM
From: Richard P. Roberts	Respond to of 45548

When, Why and How Windows CE Will Save Bill Gates' Butt Jesse Berst, Editorial Director ZDNet AnchorDesk Several years ago I was talking with Bill Gates, and even then he had a clear vision of what handheld computing would entail. Microsoft's Windows CE has drawn a lot of criticism and is underdog of the Windows family. But Microsoft is hardly a Johnny-come-lately to the wireless space. Wireless has been and will continue to be a major initiative -- and I believe Win CE will save Microsoft's collective butt in this space. Here's what I see happening: When: If you're evaluating wireless technology, you've got to look long-term. Right now nobody would consider a CE over a Palm. But by Christmas I see a shift beginning, with CE leading the charge. New devices will challenge Palm's dominance and Palm will be hard-pressed to put them off. Why: Microsoft is not a quitter and will keep pouring enormous amounts of resources into this platform. It has to. This is the way the rest of the world is headed. Its survival depends on being successful in this space. How: As we've told you before, Microsoft wants Windows CE not just as the No. 1 platform for handhelds. Click for more. But for everything from cell phones to gas pumps. Check out CE advances showcased at this week's Microsoft Windows CE Developers Conference: Microbrowser for smart phones SQL server targeted at CE devices Prototype for CE-powered gas pump Despite these developments, Windows CE is still not there yet. Even Microsoft's VP for productivity appliances admits they're playing catch up with Palm. Click for more. That's quite a statement coming from a company known for being overly confident in its products. And according to the rumor mill, Microsoft is building a ground-up OS for small devices which may replace CE. These are the immediate problems WinCE faces: It's still too big, too clunky It's stuck in the old Windows metaphor of drop-down menus. That interface won't work for cell phones and gas pumps It's not good with real-time data It's lacking strong developer tools, support and marketing assistance International Data Corp estimates the small devices market will jump from 3.9 million units last year to 21 million units by 2003. Microsoft's livelihood depends on having a big piece of this space. What's your take? Will Microsoft thrive or wilt with its wireless efforts? Hit the TalkBack button and tell me. I'll post responses beneath this article or hop over to my Berst Alert's Forum where a discussion is already underway. NOW READ It's Baa-aack. How Interactive TV Is Sneaking Into Your Living Room Beginning of the End for PalmPilot? Why Windows CE is Struggling Windows CE Puts on the Pinstripes TALKBACK: I fear that their OS may make items we take for granted unstable — Cody Mooneyhan It's bad enough Microsoft makes buggy operating systems for computers. I really hope Microsoft does not start designing operating systems for any other devices. Read More And don't forget Tron from Japan — Charles Jannuzi Time to wake up to Symbian — Noel Francis No mention of how worried Microsoft is about Symbian — Ian Burley Windows CE is just beginning to scratch the surface — Ron Jones Why would anybody want to use Windows CE — Guenter Klauck Great quotes from Nokia on EPOC vs WinCE — Noel Francis CE uses too much power for success in handhelds — Joe White There's lots of little things it doesn't have I wish it did — R Guerin Build AOL CE and they will cheer — steve yasko I don't believe WinCE will save Bill — Brett Lindsley I am really annoyed — Markus Karlsson Mr. Gates is way ahead of most of his detractors and competition — Roy Guscott A Windoze variant running MY cell phone?? — John Burski Very similar to APPLE vs. the PC — David Marshall I strongly disagree with your niave statement — Joseph H Matthews Jr. This article is one of the reasons I keep coming back to AnchorDesk — Steven Hays Tying microdevices to the Net is as big as everyone says — Bill Harper We need a universal world standard for many devices — Harvey Claussen You start out with one premise and end with another — Sam Birnbaum I am waiting for true development tools — Philippe Vaugouin

To: Ausdauer who wrote (31526)	6/11/1999 6:47:00 AM
From: Al Cano	Respond to of 45548

3Com To Launch Client Management App. (by Tim Wilson). When it comes to client-based management, you can get tools that monitor servers, network interface cards and desktop applications, but they are usually three separate tools. 3Com will soon introduce a Web-based management application that can bring client systems, applications and network management data together. DynamicAccess Network Performance Manager 2.0, an RMON-based software package, provides a consolidated view of servers, network interface cards and desktop software. Through RMON, which collects data on network and server performance, and RMON2, which collects application-level data, NPM 2.0 can help pinpoint problems that occur at the client level, 3Com said. The software also can help administrators establish service levels for desktop applications. -- Tim Wilson internetwk.com ------------------------------------------