Linux jumps into handheld battle

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Author: JT Smith

ZDNet has a story on Linux handhelds, mentioning upcoming products from Royal/Olivetti, Sharp, G.Mate, and of course, Agenda Computing. The obligatory quote from a Microsoft employee is a surprisingly mild “the jury is still out on them.” Palm, the leader in handheld organizers, is a little more concerned about Linux entering its domain, citing Sharp as a major competitor with “deep pockets.”