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To: David Alon who wrote (339)	5/14/1998 5:25:00 PM
From: Codfish	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1635

Hi Dave, I see you have a bit of a nose for news - a la CE. Here's a few links: 18 Leading European Systems Integrators and Distributors Sign up in Support of the Microsoft Windows CE Platform Part of a Major European Migration Towards Windows CE as an Operating System for Intelligent Digital Devices PARIS, May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT - news) announced today that 18 leading European systems integrators and distributors have signed on to license and support the Microsoft Windows CE operating system, indicating a growing momentum in Europe for this newest member of the Windows platform. ''Microsoft's strategy is to build the embedded business systems industry in Europe by providing customers with access to such partners,'' said Michel Lacombe, President of Microsoft Europe, Africa, and Middle East. biz.yahoo.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Microsoft, Partners Signal Strong Support to Expand European Market for Windows CE-Based Products Compaq Launches New PC Companion in Europe at 'Windows CE Strategy Day' as Dozens of European Manufacturers Show Latest Products PARIS, May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Signaling wide backing for Microsoft's Windows(R) CE platform, more than two dozen European and international high-tech companies joined Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT - news) in a ''Windows CE Strategy Day'' to highlight the growing number of diverse PC companion and vertical market products that are increasingly available in Europe. To underscore this growing product availability in Europe, Compaq Computer Corp. [NYSE:CPQ - news] today launched its Windows CE-based C-Series Handheld PC at the well-attended event. biz.yahoo.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dynapro is First to Successfully Scale Its Supervisory HMI Software to Run on Windows CE DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 1998--Dynapro -- a leader in the design, development and manufacture of hardware and software for both Rockwell Automation and its own industrial control and automation channel -- today took another leap forward in its overall plan to offer an open, scaleable architecture, by announcing the first HMI (Human Machine Interface) software architecture to run on Windows CE. Using the Windows, Win32 and COM (Component Object Model) software architecture, Dynapro has created a foundation whereby developers can build applications on a common base that enables interoperability between machine control and supervisory control. Dynapro will demonstrate this breakthrough technology at the International Automotive Manufacturing Conference and Exhibition show taking place in Detroit this week from May 12-14th. biz.yahoo.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Smart Alternatives to Desktop PCs May 11, 1998 - Viewpoint TC Model 200 Boundless Technologies of Hauppauge, NY, manufactures a Windows-based terminal that comes with the logic unit, keyboard, and mouse for $799. The logic unit has the form factor of a pizza box and has a large variety of expansion slots including PCI and ISA slots. It ships with 10Mbps Ethernet, but you can request optional Token Ring or 100Base-T network connections. zdnet.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Home Automation Systems Market to Grow 19% Annually Through 2008, According To Allied Business Intelligence OYSTER BAY, N.Y., May 7 -- Home automation -- long envisioned in science fiction tales -- is becoming a reality. The development of non-proprietary standards such as CEBus and SWAP, as well as the participation in such standards by heavyweights like Lucent Technologies, foretell a dynamic marketplace where components and architectures are standardized rather than jerrybuilt by installers. Called "home controls" by some, home automation is actually a collection of subsystems which can, but do not have to, interact. techmall.com ------------------------------------------- Casio's Pocket-Size Pilot Killer Move over PalmPilot. There's a new palm-size PDA on the block, and it's ready to take the market by storm. The Cassiopeia E-10 is the first of the palm-size PCs running Windows CE 2, and this pen-input device is a winner. We tested a beta unit. zdnet.com ---------------------------------------------------- Microsoft, BellSouth Wireless Data Team To Enable Windows CE For Two-Way Wireless Data Companies to Jointly Develop Marketing, Sales and Distribution Opportunities WOODBRIDGE, N.J., May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT - news) and BellSouth Wireless Data have entered into a strategic agreement through which BellSouth will assist Microsoft in wirelessly enabling future Microsoft Windows CE operating systems-based applications for use with the BellSouth Intelligent Wireless Network(SM). With the agreement, BellSouth Wireless Data is one of the first nationwide two-way wireless data service providers to work with Microsoft to wirelessly enable the full range of Windows CE operating systems and Microsoft Windows CE-based applications. biz.yahoo.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NEC MobilePro 750C Becomes First Windows CE Device to Include Built-In Natural Handwriting Recognition ParaGraph's CalliGrapher Software Enables MobilePro 750C to Recognize Handwriting in Real-Time MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- ParaGraph PI, a pen and Internet technology group, today announced that NEC Computer Systems Division (NEC CSD) is the first manufacturer to include built-in natural handwriting recognition for its Microsoft(R) Windows(R) CE Handheld PC (H/PC). NEC's new MobilePro(TM) 750C H/PC features ParaGraph's CalliGrapher(R) software in ROM (Read-Only Memory), which enables users to input data in their own handwriting. Users simply write on the 750C's screen and CalliGrapher will immediately or at a user-specified time convert their handwriting into ASCII text, which is transparently available in any Windows CE application. biz.yahoo.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Note the name in BOLD* here:* Windows CE Tech Journal published by Miller Freeman Inc. SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 1998--Miller Freeman and Annabooks announced the publication of a new industry publication, Windows CE Tech Journal. Windows CE Tech Journal is published quarterly and is focused on Windows CE development and applications. The publication will include four different types of articles: 1. Application Development 2. Operating System Development 3. Third Party tools and technologies 4. Windows CE characteristics. biz.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- There's lots of news like this stuff. Windows CE is catching on like a house on fire!! Get a hold of a company at the infrastructure level on the cutting edge of this exploding market. I think you all know what company I'm speaking of. Bill C(odfish)