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To: tero kuittinen who wrote (2727)	11/16/1999 3:02:00 PM
From: Chuck Martin	Respond to of 34857

I think the reason why MSFT is getting so few CE takers, is because most companies don't want to get locked into a single company vendor. I'm not saying this to bash MSFT. This is a general principle (although you have to admit MSFT's reputation is a bit sullied). My two cents, Chuck Martin

To: tero kuittinen who wrote (2727)	11/16/1999 4:12:00 PM
From: Terrapin	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 34857

Hi Tero, "Actually - Microsoft's PC industry victory pattern doesn't seem to be repeated in the PDA industry." I agree. As long as it is not essential for the device to interface with the Windows-based computer then these companies will likely be able to continue to develop their own OS. The real test will be when it becomes a daily practice for the mass of consumers to synchronize their devices with the PC - many may simply take comfort in having a MSFT product talk to a MSFT product IMO. Still, it is a comfort to know that at least Nokia does not have MSFT at its doorstep for the moment :) Interesting article at CNET site regarding home networking standards. Also, thanks Mephisto for the Psion article. So many devices - so many standards. Hard to keep one's head nowadays! I am going to have to watch Star Trek to see how all of their devices are used in practice! ;) Here is another ignorant question: Presently a number of more-or-less single use digital devices are hitting the market (MP3 players, digital phones, digital pagers, digital PDAs, digital cameras, digital camcorders, digital etc). There are signs of convergence in a number of devices. Has Nokia announced any plans to expand beyond phones into other wireless digital devices? My theory is that in the next five/ten years these companies will be converging along with their devices. Sorry for the very broad question - just trying to stir the pot a little. Terrapin

To: tero kuittinen who wrote (2727)	11/16/1999 7:44:00 PM
From: JP Sullivan	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 34857

Smartphones appear to be ripe with promise and poised to take off once they are released in large quantities and prices come down. Do you think these devices are likely to erode the traditional palmtop market? It seems logical that the consumer would prefer to have an all-in-one device than have to carry a one appliance for voice and another for data (I know I would). OTOH, it would be difficult to talk and take notes at the same time on the same device. Winston

To: tero kuittinen who wrote (2727)	11/22/1999 4:46:00 PM
From: Mephisto	Respond to of 34857

Microsoft Faces Class-Action Suits SEATTLE (AP) - A wave of private lawsuits against Microsoft Corp. - including a class-action lawsuit on behalf of millions of California consumers that is expected to be filed today - suddenly has the company fighting on several legal fronts at once. Consumers are demanding potentially billions of dollars in compensation for alleged overcharging on Windows software. ''This is the start of the race to get to the courthouse,'' an antitrust lawyer said. The suits could intensify pressure on Microsoft to settle its antitrust battle with the Justice Department. Tero, MSFT will be very busy with lawsuits for quite awhile, I imagine.