IP: Sharp shipping almost-done Linux PDA

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

The Sharp SL-5000D, which started shipping last week, is not your average 
PDA. It's one of the first to run the open-source operating system Linux. 
And, given that it supports Java and C++ applications, it's not aimed at 
your average user. It's more geared toward salespeople or other on-the-road 
workers who need to run business apps. It's not quite done, either. Sharp 
shipped a limited quantity of the device--which it says is "not a beta, but 
not quite a full production unit"--and will work with users to improve it 
if necessary. You can look for the finished consumer version, the SL-5000E, 
sometime next spring.

http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2826166,00.html


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