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Article: Computing's new shape - A new shape; Computing.
- Article from:
- The Economist (US)
- Article date:
- November 23, 2002
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As two industries collide, a new kind of computer may emerge
"A COMPUTER on every desk and in every home." This was Microsoft's mission statement for many years, and it once sounded visionary and daring. But today it seems lacking in ambition. What about a computer in every pocket? Sure enough, Microsoft has recently amended its statement: its goal is now to "empower people through great software, anytime, any place on any device". Being chained to your desktop is out: mobility is in. The titan of the computer industry has set its sights on an entirely new market.
It is not alone. This week Dell, the world's largest PC maker, launched its first handheld ...