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Rogers Communications Inc. and Microsoft Corp. have announced a joint effort to bring two-way television, also known as interactive television, to Canadian homes by 1996. The partnership will see Rogers use Microsoft's "Tiger" continuous media-server software, which will enable the company to provide Canadians with interactive
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The Australian Vice-Chancellors Committee's (AVCC) plans for a user-pays internet regime on AARNET, the Australian Academic Research Network, are still uncertain. The committee met in Darwin last Monday but did not set a deadline for the introduction of traffic charges, suggesting that final decisions may not be made
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The stock market continued its upward trajectory yesterday, following Tuesday's Federal Reserve interest rate hike. Major blue-chip companies such as International Paper, General Motors, AT&T, and Coca-Cola benefited from the surge. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 26.09 points to 3,758.98, while the
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Microsoft's entrance into the emerging multimedia marketplace with its new Tiger technology brings a new era of movie delivery on demand. The software can provide media-on-demand services ranging from small to large-scale systems, catering to various needs, from hotel guests to thousands of cable-television customers. Tiger's
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Yesterday's subdued trading on Wall Street reflected the collective holding breath of traders as they awaited the Federal Reserve Board's policy-setting meeting, with many hoping for swift action to reduce uncertainty. The Nasdaq composite index, now in its third day of decline, fell 5.01 points
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Microsoft Corp. and Texas Instruments Inc. are teaming up to create an open repository of software application components aimed at making it easier for developers to create custom applications for businesses. This joint effort marks a significant departure from traditional industry collaborations, with both companies leveraging their respective strengths to
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The stock market experienced a sharp decline yesterday following a significant rise in long-term interest rates, with the Government facing difficulties in selling the new 10-year Treasury note. As a result, blue-chip stocks like Motorola and General Electric, and high-technology stocks like Microsoft and Novell, fell in value. The decline
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The dollar's rise to a two-week high helped lift stocks and bond prices, benefiting blue chips like AT&T and General Motors, pharmaceutical companies like Warner Lambert and Bristol Myers, and high-technology companies like Microsoft and Oracle. However, the rally may be short-lived, as a negative inflation
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The personal computer industry may be in for a shakeup as consumer electronics companies plan to introduce devices that outstrip the processing power of the fastest desktop computers. According to industry experts, Nintendo's $250 Project Reality video-game player will surpass the computing performance of even the most powerful
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The personal computer industry may be facing a daunting challenge from consumer computing devices, which are set to surpass the processing power of the fastest desktop computers and PC chips. Companies like Nintendo, Sega, and Sony are planning to release consumer devices that will outstrip the processing power of Apple
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The Small Office Home Office (SOHO) market is a rapidly growing segment for PC purchases and replacement equipment, with four consumer categories within the home office sector: self-employed individuals, people holding two jobs, corporate employees who bring work home, and telecommuters. Additionally, the market is comprised of very small businesses
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WordPerfect, a prominent computer software company, is making a bold move into the fast-growing home computer market with the launch of its new Main Street software line. The company, based in Orem, Utah, will showcase 25 software products at the forefront of this initiative, catering to various consumer needs, including
