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The Register: Sharp Cans Linux PDA in Europe?

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“Sharp’s introduction of two new Linux-based PDAs for the
Japanese market appears to have heralded the death of earlier
members of the Zaurus line in Europe.

“Launched in Europe in April 2002, the Zaurus 5500 was first
Linux PDA to be offered by a leading consumer electronics
manufacturer. Its integrated micro-keyboard–hidden behind a Palm
Tungsten T-style slider–comprehensive software bundle, performance
and good I/O won it some rave reviews at the time.

“The device was based on 206MHz Intel Strong ARM CPU and ran
version 2.4 of the Linux kernel from Embeddix. It included Insignia
Solutions’ Jeode PersonalJava virtual machine and a desktop
interface from Trolltech. It had a 16-bit 3.5in colour screen, 64MB
of RAM, CompactFlash slot and SD/MM card slot…”

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