Mobile Resources

Pen-Based Computing on the Web

Pen-Based Computing is more than a monthly newsletter—it’s a complete online resource for mobile computing information. In addition to having a site on the Web containing information about the newsletter, Pen-Based Computing co-resides with two exciting Web-based resources:

• mobilis: the mobile computing lifestyle magazine. A monthly, consumer-oriented magazine available exclusively on the Web. mobilis features how-to tutorials and articles, consumer product reviews, shareware alerts, and the informative question and answer column: Ask Ms. PDA?!?.
• Volksware’s Mobile Universe: A new and evolving collection of handy pointers to online mobile resources covering all aspects of mobile computing including PDAs, pen computers, keyboard-based handhelds, wireless communication, and PC Card-based peripherals.

To reach Pen-Based Computing on the Web, please use the following URL:

http://www.volksware.com/pbc

To reach mobilis, please use the following URL:

http://www.volksware.com/mobilis

And finally, to reach the ever changing Volksware Mobile Universe, please use the following URL:

http://www.volksware.com/universe

CompuServe

CompuServe has many resources that support pen-based computing. Among the most popular are the following online forums which support pen-based computers, PDAs and palmtops:

GO NEWTON (Newton users forum) GO NEWTDEV (Newton developers forum) GO PALMTOP (supports most palmtop computers and PDAs) GO PENFORUM

The Pen Technology Forum is mostly developer oriented, but includes support for hardware, operating systems, and various pen-based software packages. You can find Pen-Based Computing in CompuServe’s Pen Technology Forum under the heading “Pen-Based Comp Jrl.”

Additional online areas will be added in the months ahead to support all aspects of portable and pen-based computing and wireless communications.

The primary managers for the above areas are:

Ron Luks 76703,254 Neil Shapiro 76703,401

For a free introductory CompuServe membership kit, which includes a $15 usage credit and one month’s free standard subscription (an $8.95 value) please call 1-800-524-3388 and ask for operator 307.

Events

Mobile Outlook

Infomart, Dallas, TX. April 15-17.

An important mobile event, hosted by industry analyst Andy Seybold. Expect to learn about the latest in wireless communications and its relation to the future of mobile computing. For more information, please call 1-212-486-6186.

DCI’s Sales Force Automation Conference & Expo

McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. April 22-24.

A conference focusing on how to automate a sales force, including making the most of mobile hardware, selling via the Internet, and distributing information using a corporate intranet. For more information, please contact DCI at 1-508-470-3880 or visit http://www.dciexpo.com.

Spring COMDEX

Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA. June 2-5.

The leading east coast rendition of COMDEX. While broadly based, the conference nonetheless features breaking developments in both mobile computing and communications. For registration information, please contact the Spring COMDEX fax-back line at 1-617-449-5554, code #99. You can also register online at http://www.comdex.com.

PC Expo

Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, NY. June 17-19.

A three-day event set in the heart of New York City, PC Expo focuses on a range of vertical markets including financial services, communications, entertainment, and health care. For more information, please contact the show registration line at 1-800-829-3976, ext. 2980, or visit http://www.pcexpo.com.