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Windows 98, Microsoft Corp.'s new operating system, continues to show strong sales, with PC Data Inc. reporting that nearly 510,000 copies were sold between Thursday and Sunday. This is almost the same number of Windows 95 programs sold in a comparable period when that product was launched
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The three-judge United States Appeals Court panel on Tuesday overturned a district court decision that would have required Microsoft to give personal computer manufacturers the option of licensing Windows 95 without its Internet Explorer software. The Court recognized that Microsoft's integrated design of Windows 95 with Web browsing
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National Instruments, a leading supplier of computer-based measurement and automation products, has announced that its software and hardware products for measurement and automation applications are now compatible with the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system. This compatibility ensures that engineers and scientists can upgrade to the latest operating system while maintaining
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Microsoft's upcoming Windows 98 operating system is anticipated to bring significant advancements to personal computer users. However, the company is also subtly redirecting its focus towards the business market, urging new computer buyers for businesses to opt for the more secure and stable Windows NT Workstation instead. This
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The media landscape has witnessed a significant development with the creation of Road Runner, a high-speed online service, through the merger of MediaOne Group and Time Warner. The venture has attracted Microsoft Corp. and Compaq as key players, with each contributing $212.5 million for a 10 percent stake. This
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Microsoft Corp. and Compaq Computer Corp. have made investments in Road Runner, a high-speed data delivery service through cable modem technology. The investment marks a significant growth in the high-speed online service, with over 90,000 customers and access to 27 million cable homes. Microsoft and Compaq will bring their
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Mexican stocks tumbled to a one-year low, while concerns about a recession in Japan and Asian currency fluctuations impacted demand for exports. This downturn affected profit margins for Mexican exporters, including those shipping goods to the United States. In contrast, the Dow Jones industrial average in the United States experienced
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Nortel, a leading telecommunications company, has selected Microsoft's Windows NT Server as its preferred platform for delivering mission-critical Internet Telephony applications. This partnership will enable Nortel to offer scalable and profitable IP services to carriers, leveraging Windows NT Server's reliability, flexibility, and ease of programming. The
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A Seattle-based start-up company, The Pixel Company, has introduced a technology that could potentially disrupt Microsoft's dominance over the personal computer screen. Industry analysts believe that this innovation could loosen Microsoft's hold on the valuable real estate of personal computer screens, as it allows users to
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Wired Digital, the online media division of Wired Ventures Inc., has announced a joint marketing relationship with Microsoft Corp. The partnership enables users of Microsoft Outlook Express email client to receive Wired Digital's technology news service, Wired News, directly in their email in-boxes on a daily basis. This
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to unveil its own antitrust case against Intel, the world's largest chip maker, amidst a growing rift between the FTC and the US Justice Department over antitrust jurisdiction. While the Justice Department is locked in a high-profile battle with Microsoft, the
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Tech giants are facing increasing pressure as the Federal Trade Commission (F.T.C.) prepares to file an antitrust lawsuit against Intel, accusing the company of abusing its market dominance. Analysts believe this suit, along with the pending action against Microsoft, may significantly alter the competitive landscape in the tech
