On the flip side of the Microsoft case, Joel Klein from the Department of Justice argues in his own Newsweek article that Microsoft broke the law and a breakup is a fair remedy.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer writes in Newsweek that the DOJ’s proposal to breakup the company is too harsh. Ballmer says that a breakup will set back development of Web TV, the X-Box game console, the Pocket PC, an eBook reader and a tablet PC device for knowledge workers.

Thanks to our readers for pointing us to Microsoft’s Outlook security update. The update has several functionality issues, including synchronization problems with Palm and Windows CE devices.

Resco has announced the release of Pocket Orders for Windows CE. It is a new application that lets you to enter product orders on the move. It also helps you manage lists of your clients, your business partners, and the products you offer.

Thanks to our readers for pointing us to Microsoft’s Outlook security update. The update has several functionality issues, including synchronization problems with Palm and Windows CE devices.

Concept Kitchen announced the immediate availability of WriteRight Screen Protectors for the Palm IIIc connected organizer. WriteRight Screen Protectors are thin, clear overlays that prevent screen scratches, offer an improved writing surface, and increase handwriting recognition.

In this press release, miniMusic announced it will release BeatPad, a pattern-based music sequencer for devices using the Palm OS. According to the press release, the BeatPad “allows the user to create and save a number of musical patterns.”

3Com announced it will not be using the Palm OS in its upcoming Internet devices. Instead, it will use the QNX 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.

In this commentary, Roger Ebert takes time away from thumbing his nose at Jerry Bruckheimer movies long enough to take a few jabs at the rise of the ebook. In particular, he lashes out against the Pocket PC’s Microsoft Reader.

Sony announced it is shifting from cellular phones to higher-end wireless devices capable of accessing the Web. In September they plan to sell a mobile device based on software it licensed last year from Palm, Inc. The unit will be able to send and receive email as well as digital images.