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For a limited time, customers of Microsoft Corp. can purchase a sample issue of TechNet, the comprehensive information resource for evaluating, implementing and supporting Microsoft business products. The TechNet CD Sampler previews most of the content available through an annual subscription for only one-tenth the subscription price. This offer is
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Germany's largest media groups and the country's biggest telecommunications company, Deutsche Telekom, have agreed to join forces with America Online Inc. to offer Europe-wide interactive communications networks. This strategic alliance aims to counter Microsoft Corporation's growing dominance in Europe's online market. The
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As the number of baby boomers joining the senior citizen category increases, America is witnessing a new era of technologically savvy grandparents. Computer software is becoming a vital tool for bridging the intergenerational gap, enabling seniors to stay connected with their families through various digital means. Arthur Kornhaber, M.D.
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Bill Gates, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, has published his first book, "The Road Ahead," which explores the impact of emerging technologies on society. The book, set to be released in over 20 languages, focuses on the information highway and its potential to empower people worldwide. With a
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Microsoft, the world's largest software company, has taken a significant step to address the growing demand for skilled technology support professionals. According to a survey, more than 35,000 positions are currently available across Microsoft Solution Provider companies alone, seeking computer professionals certified to install, service, and support
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As Microsoft's dominance in the PC market and the introduction of usability-oriented Windows 95 have made it easier for users to navigate different software programs, the trend of conformity in software design is becoming increasingly apparent. Gone are the days of having to learn a half-dozen different ways
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Microsoft has announced two Internet kits aimed at helping software developers and channel organizations leverage the power of the Internet to build and deploy customer solutions. The online Internet Software Development Kit (SDK) and the Internet Business Development Kit are designed to support the growing demand for Internet-based applications and
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Microsoft, a leading software developer, has licensed Voxware's advanced voice technology for its Microsoft Bookshelf CD-ROM Reference Library. Under this agreement, Voxware's voice-compression and playback technology, as well as its "Warp-It" voice-effects technology, will be used in the library. These tools enable high-quality voice
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As part of a communications expo, organizers plan to give billionaire Bill Gates a world record-sized eight-foot greeting card for his 40th birthday. The card will feature over 5,000 signatures from people attending the MultiCom '95 Communications Expo and Conference in Washington, D.C. on November 8-9, 1995.
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Microsoft has launched CarSource, a database of auto information, to provide consumers with a smart and informed purchase decision. This comprehensive online guide is accessible through MSN, The Microsoft Network online service. CarSource offers car and truck information, including retail price, specifications, safety features, fuel efficiency, repair and maintenance costs,
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Microsoft's Windows 95 ad campaign has made a significant impact on television viewers, particularly among conservative consumers, according to a recent Ad Track poll published in USA TODAY. The campaign, created by Wieden & Kennedy, incorporates the Rolling Stones song "Start Me Up" and features everyday
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High-tech companies, led by Microsoft and Compaq, exceeded earnings expectations in the latest quarterly reports, sending stock prices soaring. Microsoft announced a 58% increase in profit, selling seven million copies of its Windows 95 operating system. Compaq reported a 22% jump in income, driven by strong demand for personal computers.
