The operating systems used in these PDAs are characterized as being real-time and having a
small footprint. The most popular OS used with PDAs are the SymbianOS, PalmOS, the Windows
CE and the Windows Mobile. These operating systems exhibit many unique features, including
real-time and multitasking operation.
In the next chapter, we shall discuss the mobile Internet and the wireless Web to see how
these handheld devices can be used to access the Internet in a wireless manner and the protocols
available to facilitate the same.
Problems
1.Using the parameters given in Table 8.1, compare any commercially available PDA and note-
book computer.
2.Explain ...
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