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In a surprise move, Intel, the world's largest chip maker, and Microsoft, the dominant player in the personal computer software business, have announced record quarterly results, despite growing competition in the industry. Intel's revenue and net income outpaced the same period last year, with revenue reaching
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Apple's latest move, the Power Macintosh, introduces a new type of microprocessor, PowerPC, marking a significant shift in the company's strategy to bypass Intel's dominance in the PC market. This breakthrough technology, developed alongside IBM and Motorola, presents a robust alternative to Intel'
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As the demand for efficient and scalable management of computer networks continues to grow, the choice of management infrastructure technology becomes increasingly important. While SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) has long been the standard for managing internetworking devices, the Intel-led Desktop Management Task Force's DMI (Desktop Management Interface)
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Novell Inc. announced the appointment of veteran Hewlett-Packard executive Robert J. Frankenberg as its new president and chief executive officer, replacing the outgoing Raymond J. Noorda. Frankenberg, who has spent 25 years at H-P and played a key role in reviving its personal computer business, will join the Novell board
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IBM is introducing its first low-cost, microprocessor-based mainframe computers, a move aimed at revitalizing its core business and offsetting declining revenue. The new machines will feature parallel processing architecture, targeting transactions and large data base queries. This move comes at a critical time for IBM, as the company struggles to
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Taligent Inc., a joint venture of Apple Computer and I.B.M., unveiled its software system aimed at challenging Microsoft Corporation's dominance in the computer software business. The Taligent system introduces "object"-based software, a new approach to writing programs and using computers, which could potentially
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The Indian government has taken a crucial step in its effort to attract more foreign investments by sending a draft agreement to the United States, guaranteeing protection to foreign investors. This move follows a similar agreement signed with Britain to promote and protect investments in both countries. The Indian government
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Apple's entry into the Risc-based personal computer market with the launch of PowerMacs has sent shockwaves through the industry. With their ability to run Macintosh applications quicker than before, these machines are good news for Apple. However, their impact on the face of personal computing, dominated by IBM
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Apple Computer has introduced its PowerPC line of computers that can run both Macintosh and IBM software, marking a significant move to challenge Intel's market dominance. The new line, developed in collaboration with International Business Machines Corp. and Motorola Inc., promises to offer the power of a workstation
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As the complexity of computer systems grows, the need for reliable and efficient support services has become increasingly paramount. However, the traditional free help lines offered by computer manufacturers are facing significant challenges, including staffing problems and the fact that queries often relate to software issues rather than hardware difficulties.
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Intel Corp. announced the release of two new versions of its Pentium computer chip, boasting 1.5 times the speed of the original model. The P54C chip operates at 90 and 100 megahertz, promising better video quality, faster business applications, and advanced video games. Analysts praised Intel's rapid
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In a bid to fill the gap in the software market, IBM and Lotus have announced a partnership to sell the Lotus SmartSuite package for OS/2 and OS/2 for Windows through reseller channels. The package, which includes a spreadsheet, presentation software, wordprocessor, and electronic mail agent, is being
