eWeek reports that Compaq isn’t the only company that’s looking at using Linux in handheld devices. Hewlett-Packard is considering Linux for its Jornada devices. According to the article, HP is considering Linux because it handles multimedia applications well, and the free operating system can drive costs lower.

Here’a an article from ABCNEWS.com about Tiqit, a Web server that’s the size of a matchbox. Tiqit uses an Advanced Micro Devices 486 chip running at 66 megahertz, IBM’s 340 megabyte Microdrive, and 16 megabytes of RAM memory. It can run Windows 95.

Socket Communications, Targus Group International, and Targus Europe today announced that Targus will market Socket’s Battery Friendly line of CompactFlash plug-in cards for connecting mobile computers to mobile phones, Ethernet networks, and serial peripherals. Socket’s cards are compatible with Pocket PCs, handheld PCs, pen tablets, and notebooks powered by Microsoft’s Windows operating system. Socket will begin shipping to Targus in the 3rd quarter 2000.

Fox News has this report on Microsoft’s Microsoft.NET initiative, which wil allow you to access data from an array of devices, including personal computers, handheld organizers, and cell phones.

News.com reports that Handspring was number two in sales of all PDAs sold in May with 25 percent. According to a report from from NPD Intelect, Palm sold 67 percent of the Market. On the Pocket PC side, Casio had five percent of the market, followed by Hewlett-Packard.

MusicMatch and InnoGear announced a partnership where MusicMatch Jukebox will be bundled with the InnoGear MiniJam digital audio player, which is scheduled for introduction this summer. Using MusicMatch Jukebox, Visor users can download tracks and playlists to the MiniJam player. MP3 tracks can be transferred from the desktop to the MiniJam via the Visor’s USB-connected cradle. MusicMatch Jukebox also will allow users to transfer other track information to the MiniJam including CD cover art, lyrics and artist information, all of which will be viewable on the Visor screen.

News.com reports that Handspring was number two in sales of all PDAs sold in May with 25 percent. According to a report from from NPD Intelect, Palm sold 67 percent of the Market. On the Pocket PC side, Casio had five percent of the market, followed by Hewlett-Packard.

Here’s an item from News.com about IBM’s Linux strategy. According to the article, IBM wants to have a place in the movement to spread Linux to small electronic devices.

Interactive Week has this article on Palm’s recent acquisitions of Actual Software and AnyDay.com. The article talks about how Palm will use these companies to plan out its mobile strategy.

Here’s an item from News.com about IBM’s Linux strategy. According to the article, IBM wants to have a place in the movement to spread Linux to small electronic devices.