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To: James Connolly who wrote (8505)	9/19/2000 9:34:37 PM
From: lkj	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10309

Hi James, Also, if a Bluetooth enabled device runs on VxWorks then I assume the rest of the devices functionality will also run on VxWorks (why have 2 OSs). Perhaps this ties in with the release of VxWorks AE and "protection domains" technology, i.e., making sure that different areas of functionality of a device do not interfere with each another. My opinion is that VxWorks is really strong on connectivity for any broadband communications technology such as DSL, cable modem, HDR, and Bluetooth. But the connectivity side doesn't imply the success on the application side. For example, Palm licensed VxWork's networking stack. Many SOC and consumer product makers are going with 2-CPU and 2-OS designs. Qualcomm's handset ASIC has two cores, and 3Com's web pad uses both QNX and Palm OS. For devices with lighter and more static application softwares, VxWorks will be fine. For the more dynamic markets, Palm OS and Linux will continue to dominant. This is only true if WRS' Java initiative doesn't take off. WRS has been getting a lot Java design wins, but whether this turns into a yalp or not is still a bit too early to call. This two-OS trend may get more popular as we go further. A general alliance of WRS with Palm Inc may be in the works. And fittingly, SpinCo can use it. Khan