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Microsoft readies software for H-P handheld device

SMALL WONDERS The operating system is set to go on sale in October and will be used in organizers produced by Hewlett-Packard and other firms

BLOOMBERG , REDMOND, WASHINGTON

The Pocket PC 2002 software also features new graphics and customizable backgrounds, instant messaging software, an improved player for audio and video files, as well as handwriting recognition software and a notification program that causes bubbles to pop up with indications about new e-mail messages and appointments.

The operating system also improves the level of security support for electronic books, fixing a problem that prevented Pocket PC users from reading many books, the company said.

Microsoft will demonstrate the software tomorrow at the Demomobile mobile and wireless technology conference in La Jolla, California.

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