Palm
RSS PalmPalm Computing faces competition close to home
News 3Com's Palm Computing division has put plans to launch the next generation PalmPilot on hold after two key executives resigned to start a competing handheld company. Donna Dubinsky and Keff Hawkins, former founders of... [09 Nov 1998]
Microsoft bids for PalmPilot software
News Gates is said to have offered to boost 3Com's Palm Computing hardware in return for its software - a market favourite compared to Microsoft's own Windows CE operating system. Microsoft has reportedly made an offer to buy... [19 Oct 1998]
Japanese handhelds set to reach $1bn mark
News The IDC information service is looking at issues such as the potential for the Windows CE operating system and 3Com's Palm products in Japan. IDC is predicting that the Japanese handheld market will be worth more than... [24 Sep 1998]
Intel CEO speaks: hints at 3Com buyout and calls for PC redesign
News In a Q&A session at a developer conference in Palm Springs, Barrett was asked about rumours that Intel might be looking to buy 3Com for $9bn. Craig Barrett, Intel's CEO, has hinted at a possible takover of networking... [17 Sep 1998]
FTC bans man from ecommerce
News A federal court in West Palm Beach, Florida, must approve the injunctions before they take effect. A man has been banned from running electronic commerce operations for life by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). [11 Sep 1998]
Symbian joins Bluetooth wireless alliance
News A spokesman for Ericsson declined to comment on whether other popular mobile operating systems - notably Microsoft Windows CE and 3Com's Palm OS - will also soon be endorsed by the Bluetooth alliance. [05 Aug 1998]
In brief: Socket launches palm PC Ethernet card
News Socket Communications is to release a low-power Ethernet card designed for palm-sized PCs running Windows CE. The unit is designed for backing up data, transferring files and exchanging emails, and is available at $149. [27 Jul 1998]
In brief: 3Com bosses launch break-away venture
News 3Com has confirmed that two top-level executives of its Palm Computing division are to leave to form their own company. Jeff Hawkins, founder of the Palm division and Donna Dubinsky, 3Com vice president... [08 Jul 1998]
In brief: PalmPilot gets database boost
News The database company will integrate its Oracle Lite client database and the 3Com Palm III and PalmPilot connected organisers. Oracle and 3Com have teamed up to produce database software for the PalmPilot range of... [26 Jun 1998]
