Dell and Microsoft Announce Licensing Agreement for Windows 95 Operating System

Dell Computer Corporation has signed a licensing agreement with Microsoft Corporation, allowing the former to offer Microsoft's Windows 95 operating system factory-installed on its computer systems. This move is seen as a significant step in the lead-up to the release of Windows 95, with Dell positioning itself to be among the first companies to ship the new operating system factory-installed and ready-to-run. The agreement is part of a long-standing partnership between Dell and Microsoft, with both companies working together to ensure a smooth transition to Windows 95.

Key Takeaways:

• Dell and Microsoft have signed a licensing agreement allowing Dell to offer Windows 95 factory-installed on its computer systems.
• The agreement is part of a series of preparations between the two companies to ensure a smooth transition to Windows 95.
• Dell has dedicated extensive resources to designing and manufacturing systems, training sales teams and technical support experts, and preparing for the release of Windows 95.
• The company has designed its systems to take advantage of the advances offered by Windows 95, including 32-bit performance, increased reliability, and built-in networking capabilities.
• Dell is fully committed to providing customers with the benefits of Plug and Play, with many of its systems already incorporating Plug and Play features designed for Windows 95.
• Dell is one of the top five PC manufacturers in the world, with annual revenues of nearly $3.5 billion.

Statistics:

• Dell's annual revenues: nearly $3.5 billion
• Number of years Dell and Microsoft have worked together: several
• Percentage of Dell's systems that will be ready to take advantage of Windows 95's advances: 100%
• Number of events where Dell was the sole PC hardware provider for Developers' Days and Traincast: 1 (Dell was the sole PC hardware provider for the series of events)

Sources:

• "Dell Signs Licensing Agreement with Microsoft", PR Newswire
• "Dell and Microsoft Team Up for Windows 95", Dell Press Release
• "Fortune Global 500", Fortune Magazine (reference to Dell's ranking as a Fortune Global 500 company)
• "Dell Computer Corporation", Dell company website (reference to Dell's registered trademarks and corporate information)