CompuAdd Announces Agreement with Microsoft to Install Windows 95 Operating System
CompuAdd Computer Corp., a leading manufacturer and marketer of PCs and retail Point-of-Sale Systems, has announced an agreement with Microsoft Corp. to install the Microsoft Windows 95 operating system on CompuAdd computers. This move is set to replace Windows For Workgroups 3.11 as CompuAdd's primary operating system, with Windows 95 expected to be released in August. The partnership involves two years of close collaboration between CompuAdd and Microsoft, with CompuAdd serving as a beta site for Windows 95. As a result, CompuAdd's products will be pre-installed with the new operating system, making them ready to use right out of the box.
Key Takeaways:
- CompuAdd has partnered with Microsoft to install Windows 95 on their computers, replacing Windows For Workgroups 3.11 as their primary operating system.
- The agreement involves two years of close collaboration between CompuAdd and Microsoft, with CompuAdd serving as a beta site for Windows 95.
- CompuAdd's products will be pre-installed with Windows 95, making them ready to use right out of the box.
- Windows 95 features a faster and more intuitive operating system, with full "Plug and Play" capabilities and basic network connectivity.
- The operating system is network capable and integrates high-performance 32-bit client support.
- CompuAdd will provide full support to customers transitioning to the new system, with sales and technical staff trained to handle the transition.
Statistics:
- Two years of collaboration between CompuAdd and Microsoft on Windows 95.
- Windows 95 is expected to be released in August.
- CompuAdd will be pre-installing Windows 95 on their products, making them ready to use right out of the box.
- Windows 95 features "Plug and Play" capabilities 32-bit client support and basic network connectivity.
Sources:
- CompuAdd Computer Corp.
- Microsoft Corp.
- Business Wire - March 1, 1995