3Com announced it will not be using the Palm OS in its upcoming Internet devices. Instead, it will use the <A HREF="http://www.allnetdevices.com/news/0005/0005163com.htm">QNX</A> software platform and operating system. These devices were announced last month by 3Com. They are to be countertop devices for the home, rather than small, handheld devices for which the Palm OS is more suited.