EXHIBIT 10.23
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                             EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT


THIS AGREEMENT is made between EXTENDED SYSTEMS INCORPORATED (ESI) and Thomas C.
White (EMPLOYEE) for the employment of EMPLOYEE by ESI.

IT IS AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES:

1.   EMPLOYMENT:  ESI hereby hires EMPLOYEE and EMPLOYEE accepts employment with
     ESI as V.P. Business Development.

2.   TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  This Agreement shall commence the 25th day of
     November, 1998 and shall continue until terminated by either party pursuant
     to paragraph five.

3.   COMPENSATION:  The EMPLOYEE shall receive as compensation for his/her
     services the amount of $11,000 per mo., plus commission, plus all employee
     benefits as set forth in the current issue of the Extended Systems Employee
     Handbook. 

4.   DUTIES OF EMPLOYEE:  EMPLOYEE shall have the duties and authority as set
     forth in the job description.

5.   ROLLING SIX (6) MONTH CONTRACT: This contract is a continuous, rolling six
     (6) month agreement entitling employee to six (6) months termination pay,
     at employees current salary, if terminated without cause or without six (6)
     months written notice.

6.   VACATION:  EMPLOYEE shall accumulate paid vacation as set forth in Extended
     Systems Time-Off Policy.

7.   TRAVEL EXPENSES:  EMPLOYEE shall be reimbursed for all authorized travel
     and lodging expenses.

8.   FRINGE BENEFITS:  Fringe benefits shall be provided by ESI as set forth in
     the Extended Systems Employee Handbook. I hereby acknowledge receiving a
     copy of the Employee Handbook. I understand that I am responsible for
     familiarizing myself with the contents of the handbook. I understand that
     the contents in the Employee Handbook are subject o change at Extended
     Systems' discretion and do not create any contractual commitments by the
     Company. /s/ TW (Employee Initials) 

9.   DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY:  EMPLOYEE agrees to abide by the terms of the
     Extended Systems Drug and Alcohol Policy. Receipt of Drug and Alcohol
     Policy is hereby acknowledged. /s/ TW  (Employee Initials).

10.  NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT:  EMPLOYEE agrees to abide by the terms of the
     Extended Systems Non-Disclosure Agreement.


DATED this 25th day of November, 1998.



 /s/ Steven D. Simpson                        /s/ Thomas C. White
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                      Extended Systems                           Employee

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