Can't ignore them

I personally don't think it's big news but I guess I can't leave it unmentioned now that I've blogged the Qualcomm Linux announcement.

Microsoft's come out with 'Magneto' (aka Windows Mobile 2005). See the Microsoft marketing blurb or take a look at DavesPDA for a general overview of the system features.

Take: I'm not impressed. The bottom line is that Microsoft now has a platform for handheld devices with better integration with 3G. They kinda took their time with it. I guess that this will be the OS the put on the 'Comunicatorkiller' - the MDA device.

(The MDA is now entering the fourth iteration of the PocketPC PDA & phone graft which I have been suitably unimpressed with. Gen IV is a foldable device with a keyboard and swiveling VGA res. screen which is being branded by the various network operators.