Pocket PC 2002 devices make debut
C|Net | at | by Mike
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is holding a coming-out party Thursday in San Francisco for a new version of the Pocket PC operating system, joined by handheld makers and, yes, developers, developers, developers. The major device makers that supported Pocket PC the first time around--Compaq Computer, Hewlett-Packard and Casio--will be there. Also on hand will be a number of new supporters, including Toshiba, NEC and Mitsubishi Electric. Microsoft first unveiled Pocket PC 2002, which was code-named Merlin, at a Sept. 6 conference. At Thursday's launch, the software giant will trot out new devices that run the OS, as well as software and other companion products for Pocket PC-based devices.