According to a well-placed source . . .

• The widely-anticipated prototype of Sharp's PDA device will be on display at Booth #613 of JavaOne in San Francisco next week to attract application development
  
• The new platform is based on Java Application environment language, running on top of an embedded Linux OS
  
• The exterior of the prototype will be of the Japan-market Zaurus but it… will run on the Java/Linux platform
  
• At JavaOne, Sharp will announce the launch of a detailed program to spur application development for its upcoming PDA devices
  
• A program website will be operational Monday (June 4, 2001) at developer.sharpsec.com, where there will be details on support, prototype availability, contests, and incentives
  
• Sharp will announce working agreements with three software development companies for application development in addition to Amiga, already announced
  
• Further details will be disclosed regarding the Sharp/Lineo collaboration on development of an embedded Linux OS for the next-generation Sharp PDA

 
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