Ian Fried and Richard Shim of CNET News.com report Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will launch a new version of the Pocket PC operating system at a San Francisco event today, joined by handheld makers and, yes, developers, developers, developers.

“The major device makers that supported Pocket PC the first time around — Compaq Computer, Hewlett-Packard and Casio — will be there. Also on hand will be a number of new supporters, including Toshiba, NEC and Mitsubishi Electric . . .”

“The launch of the new OS comes two days after market researcher IDC asserted that Pocket PC has failed to steal as much market share from Palm as once predicted. Pocket PC-based devices continue to fare well in the minds of business leaders, according to a new IDC survey of corporate executives . . .”

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In this online video interview Ed Suwanjindar, Product Manager, Microsoft Mobility Group, discusses new features of Pocket PC 2002 and how the new operating system mirrors the look and feel of Windows XP. Asked by CNET whether he considers Embedded Linux a threat to Pocket PC, Suwanjindar replies “Interesting concept, but I think the jury's still out on those Linux devices.”

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