Finally....the next TabletPC OS update code named Lonestar is announced publicly by Microsoft at COMDEX. It will be a free update in mid 2004 and has recognition changed and advanced and is really something to use.
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2003/nov03/11-17LonestarPR.asp
"Key features of Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2004 include the following:
Enhanced "ink to text" experience throughout Windows and in any Windows application, makes the pen a mainstream input device. Inserting text is easier with the new Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP), and word and case recognition is improved. Developers and users can even add "rules" for how handwriting should be recognized in certain text fields (e.g., e-mail messages, addresses, URLs).
Integration in Microsoft Office 2003 and Office OneNote 2003 offers enhanced productivity by allowing users to annotate anywhere in Microsoft® Office Word, Excel or PowerPoint® 2003, and send handwritten e-mail in Office Outlook® 2003. OneNote (TM) on the Tablet PC brings together ink, text and Web content in one application.
New capabilities enable developers to create powerful productivity applications. Developers can integrate pen and ink in Web-based line-of-business solutions. Companies such as FranklinCovey Co. and Corel Corp. are deeply integrating pen and ink in their applications. This support makes ink as natural to use as text or any other feature. "
I will post more indepth when I know what I can say without getting into trouble.
;-)
Cheers,
-Shaan
