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Microsoft has unveiled its WinG library, a development tool that allows programmers to create fast, smooth, and action-oriented games for Windows. This breakthrough marks a significant step in the evolution of Windows gaming, enabling developers to harness the full potential of the operating system. iD Software, the creators of DOOM,
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Computer users will soon face a daunting decision: upgrade to the new Windows Chicago operating system or stick with the existing Windows 3.1. Microsoft has released a beta version of Chicago, touting features such as "plug and play" hardware installation, a user-friendly interface, and the ability to
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The Justice Department's consent decree with Microsoft, announced over the weekend, frees the company to shape the computer industry's future through the next decade. The agreement allows Microsoft to maintain its dominance in the operating system market, while tweaking its licensing policies and software development procedures.
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Gary Kildall, a pioneering computer scientist, passed away at the age of 52 in California in 1994. Kildall was responsible for creating the first popular operating system for personal computers, Control Program/Monitor (CP/M), which was a fundamental program that controlled the way the computer's central processing
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As the UK's interactive TV market expands, major players such as Acorn and Microsoft are introducing innovative technologies to enhance user experiences. Online Media, a new subsidiary of Acorn, is launching a set-top converter that utilizes ARM Risc chips to provide Video On Demand and other services. Meanwhile,
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Bill Gates, the co-founder and CEO of Microsoft, has become one of the richest men in the world through his vision and strategic planning. At just 38 years old, he has achieved unparalleled success, making him America's youngest-ever billionaire and the richest man on the Forbes list. With
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The US Justice Department is poised to file an anti-trust lawsuit against Microsoft Corporation, following a 37-month investigation by the Federal Trade Commission, which had reached a deadlocked decision on whether to take action against the software company. The case centers around allegations of anti-competitive practices, including offering discounts to
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Microsoft Corporation has agreed to pay $US83 million ($A112 million) to Stac Electronics, a small data-compression company, in exchange for a 15 percent share in the company and the right to use its popular disk compression technology. The agreement marks an end to 16 months of legal wrangling between the
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As I stood in my hotel room in Westminster, I reached for my Newton Messagepad to decide on dinner. With its intuitive interface and vast array of software options, the Messagepad made navigation a breeze. I tapped into the Timeout London Guide, selected European Cuisine, and quickly found a list
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Microsoft Corporation has agreed to license Stac's technology and acquire a minority equity stake in Stac, bringing an end to a closely watched patent infringement suit brought by Stac Electronics Inc. The settlement comes after a jury in Federal District Court in Los Angeles found that Microsoft'
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Industry analysts are warning of a significant shortage of 16MB DRAM chips, with demand outpacing supply by as much as 20% in the first quarter of 1995. This shortage is fueled by a 15% growth in worldwide PC unit shipments for 1994, with the average memory per desktop PC expected
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As the leading computer firms continue to advance their processor architectures, Intel and Hewlett-Packard have decided to merge their systems at the 64-bit level using VLIW technology. This advancement will allow for the creation of highly efficient processors that can execute a large number of instructions in a single cycle,
