Using a pen instead of a keyboard has been a real non-starter for most users, PDAs notwithstanding. But after more than a decade of development, Bill Gates says the technology is finally together, and his new Tablet PC will arrive on store shelves in less than a year. I'll tell you what I learned from recent demos. DoubleClick security flaws raise flags. A couple of security holes on DoubleClick servers have put the company back in the spotlight, raising questions about its commitment to security.
Gates welcomes dawn of a new PC age.
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