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Compaq, the Houston-based personal computer manufacturer, has announced record sales figures for 1994, solidifying its position as the world's largest PC manufacturer. The company's strong performance in the UK division, including the Erskine manufacturing plant, has contributed significantly to its success. Compaq's market share
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This year's National Music Camp, held in Melbourne, brought together over 200 young musicians from across Australia. The camp's fortnight-long program saw these students coached, tutored, and grouped in various ensembles, showcasing their talents in a concert featuring three orchestras formed during the camp. Despite some
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Microsoft Corporation has developed a software solution to address concerns about floating-point division errors in Intel Pentium processors. The software will allow customers to disable the faulty floating-point hardware, providing an alternative to replacing the flawed processors or waiting for replacement chips. The solution will be available to customers free
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DCD Corporation, a leading provider of manufacturing control software, has entered into a marketing relationship with IBM Corporation to deliver a combined software, hardware, and services package for job shops and custom manufacturers. The partnership will provide a bundled solution that includes DCD's Vista software, IBM's
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Radius Inc. has announced the completion of a licensing agreement with Apple Computer Inc. for the use of the Mac OS and hardware components. As a result, Radius plans to offer PowerPC-based personal computers designed for professional users in the digital video and color publishing marketplaces. This agreement allows Radius
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Apple's new wireless messaging solution, the Apple Mobile Message System, will integrate Ex Machina's Notify! and Update! software technologies to enable users to send and receive wireless messages across multiple platforms, including Apple PowerBook and Newton MessagePad, as well as Microsoft Windows-compatible notebook computers. This innovative
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Three major advertisers, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), Weight Watchers International, and Microsoft Corporation, are set to introduce significant marketing campaigns over the long holiday weekend. These campaigns aim to capture the attention of a wide audience and leverage the power of advertising to drive business growth. IBM's
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Major corporations, including BHF-Bank, Netherlands Bank's Rabobank Nederland, the National Hockey League, and Fidelity Investments, have recently concluded or announced significant lease agreements in Manhattan's office market. These deals demonstrate the continued demand for quality office space in the area. The deals highlight the diverse range
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David Gergacz, a pioneer in the cellular/mobile communications industry, shares his perspectives on the current state and future prospects of the sector. He emphasizes the rapid growth of wireless communications, with wireless penetration expected to jump from 8% to 20-40% by the turn of the century. Gergacz highlights the
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Cray Research and Interphase Corp. have announced industry-leading ATM performance of nearly 400 million bits per second on a Cray SuperServer 6400 using Interphase's 4615 SBus ATM adapters. This achievement is significant as it allows data, voice, and video transmissions over a single physical connection, with a sustained
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When considering a laptop purchase, it's essential to think about your usage requirements and weigh the benefits of various features. If you intend to use the laptop as your sole computer, opt for a high-end model with a large hard disk, good color screen, and multimedia capabilities. However,
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Intel shares rebounded from a decline of over $4.50 after International Business Machines Corporation (I.B.M.) announced that it had stopped shipments of personal computers using Intel's Pentium microprocessor. The move was caused by I.B.M.'s internal research showing that a flaw in
