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National Semiconductor Corporation today reported its earnings for the third quarter of fiscal 1998, falling short of analysts' estimates. The company's revenue declined 9% to $650.1 million, and it attributed its disappointing results to the Asian economic crisis and difficulties in increasing production of microprocessors at
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The Australian PC industry appears immune to the global economic downturn, with analysts and industry watchers predicting continued growth and confidence among retailers. Despite chip companies Intel, AMD, and Motorola warning of revenue declines and Compaq announcing a dip in profits, Australian PC manufacturers and retailers remain optimistic. Intel'
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The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), questioned Michael Dell, founder and chairman of Dell Computer Corp., on his company's relationships with Microsoft Corp. during a hearing in Washington. Dell's visit aimed to support Bill Gates' defense of Microsoft's market
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Iomega Corporation, a leading OEM, has announced a partnership with Dell Computer Corporation to offer Zip Built-In with their OptiPlex line of corporate desktop PCs. This move is aimed at meeting the growing demand for fast and easy data access, mobility, and increased storage capacity. The Zip drive, with its
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Apple's decision to discontinue the Newton operating system and Newton OS-based products marks a significant shift in the company's strategy to focus on extending the Macintosh operating system. According to Steve Jobs, Apple's interim CEO, this move is aligned with the company's
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Microsoft's online magazine, Slate, will begin charging $19.95 for an annual subscription starting March 9, marking a significant shift in the online publishing landscape. Despite the challenges of monetizing online content, Slate's editor Michael Kinsley is confident that the site's unique blend of
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Dell's successful strategy of selling computers directly to consumers has fueled its torrid growth, with revenue rising for the 16th consecutive quarter. Despite competitors like Compaq and Hewlett-Packard starting to emulate its build-to-order approach, Dell's direct model continues to prove effective in minimizing inventory and maximizing
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Madge Networks has been named a Partner under Hewlett-Packard Company's NetServer Support program, an interoperability certification initiative that tests and approves network adapters for use in HP NetServers. The company's latest range of PCI Token Ring adapters has met HP's criteria for compatibility, high
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The Energy Department has chosen IBM to build a supercomputer capable of 10 trillion calculations per second, a leap forward in the ability to track the reliability of the US nuclear arsenal. The new system, to be delivered in two years, will significantly enhance the ability to monitor the stockpile
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IBM, a leading technology company, and CommQuest Technologies, a privately held semiconductor company, have entered into a merger agreement that will accelerate the development of multifunction, low-cost, mobile "information appliances." The merger will combine IBM's expertise in semiconductor technology and manufacturing with CommQuest's recognized
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The Hewlett-Packard Company has announced a new departmental server incorporating the Intel chip, designed to deliver reliable performance and high-availability for mission-sensitive application servers. This addition to the HP NetServer LH family enhances its ability to maximize IT staff effectiveness by providing a robust platform for businesses to run their
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Gateway 2000, Inc., a global leader in the direct marketing of PCs, has introduced systems featuring Intel's newest processor, the 333MHz Pentium II. The new processor will be available on XL PCs as well as other systems in its G-Series and GP-Series. Prices on base-line systems with a
