Summary

Summary

Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.

Winston Churchill, speaking of the Battle of Egypt in 1942

We ve seen in this chapter the characteristics that define a tablet computer, as well as a brief history of notable tablet computers (and related devices) of the past. The inspiration of their innovations and the lessons from their shortcomings commingled to form what became the Microsoft Tablet PC a collection of hardware guidelines backed by software support, which together bring the experience of tablet computing to a new generation of users.

You ve come along for the ride, and we re glad to have you. The next chapter will guide you through important concerns specific to digital ink and tablet computing. It s a whole new world out there!