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Transmeta finally announced what the fuss over the Crusoe chip is about. The chip will a laptop run all day on one charge. ZDNet’s Jesse Berst breaksdown the announcement and describes the advantages of such a chip and what obstacles Transmeta will face.

IDG Books and Pendragon Software teamed up to create The Official Pendragon Forms For Palm OS Starter Kit. The Official Pendragon Forms For Palm OS Starter Kit comes with a 30-day trial version of Pendragon Forms 3.0 and evaluation versions of popular and useful software such as Bachmann Print Manager, WaveSynch synchronization server and MultiMail PRO.

The AlphaCONNECT Internet division of AlphaServ.com has developed a new capability for its soon-to-be-released Network Query Language (NQL) that leverages the mobility of the Palm VII. Programmers using the language will be able to create and deploy intelligent agent-based applications from a Palm VII mobile computing device. These agents could perform various tasks such as retrieving information from Web sites, completing forms, and performing transactions.

River Run Software announced a new feature in their River Run MobileSuite for Domino product. The new feature converts any Lotus Notes application into a Visual Basic (VB) application that runs on Microsoft Windows CE-based handheld devices.

NS BASIC Corporation is sponsoring its first programming contest for NS Basic/CE. The deadline for entries is midnight EST, February 14th, 2000. There will be prizes awarded in 3 divisions: Business, Games and Open. The prize itself is $100.00 USD, plus recognition as one of the top NS Basic/CE programmers in the world.

devSoft Inc. announced that it has begun shipping IP*Works! Java Edition, a Pure Java version of its IP*Works! Internet Toolkit. The package consists 20 Java Beans for Internet programming.

PalmPlanning.com is offering on-site time management workshops for companies with several employees who use or plan to use Palm devices as part of their workflow. The workshop specifically covers productivity and time management skills using the built-in programs that come with all Palm OS devices.

Nettech Systems announced that TrackYourTruck.com has signed an agreement to OEM Nettech’s mobile middleware. The partnership will enable the delivery of Web-based dispatch information to Palm Computing Organizers in TrackYourTruck.com’s Roadrunner mobile data solution, which is marketed to product delivery businesses.

Certicom announced MobileTrust, a digital certificate service that enables Palm Computing handheld computers, WAP phones, RIM wireless handhelds and other small form factor devices to perform secure stock trades, online banking, email and other business and e-commerce transactions.