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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 difference between the vanilla-flavored OS/2 and OS/2 for Windows lies in the installation, as explained by Neil Stokes. OS/2 for Windows is a special upgrade edition of OS/2 that allows users to take their Windows 3.1 code and upgrade it to a full-function OS/
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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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Peter Norton's introduction of the "undelete" utility, which allowed users to recover accidentally deleted files, revolutionized the industry. This simple innovation eventually grew into the Norton Utilities package, which has undergone significant changes and improvements over the years. With the release of version 8.0, Norton
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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
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Apple Computer's attempt to drum up publicity for its new PowerPC Mac desktops has backfired spectacularly, as the company's embargo on pre-launch press coverage has given its rival, Intel Corporation, a devastating three-week head start on publicizing its own Pentium-based PC. By forbidding the press from
