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Spyglass Inc. announced on Thursday that it expects disappointing financial results for the fiscal first quarter due to a royalties dispute with Microsoft Corp. The Naperville-based company's shares dropped $1.25 to close unofficially at $11.75, a significant decline from its 52-week high of $55. The dispute
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The notion that inexpensive, stripped-down computers could make computing accessible to the general public has been floated by competitors of Microsoft, touting the potential of "internet appliances" that sacrifice features for affordability and ease of use. Industry reports indicate that such devices are in development, but a recent
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Microsoft's ergonomically designed keyboards, designed to accommodate the human physique and encourage natural typing positions, are expected to replace the industry-standard 101-key design. Key Tronic, a computer keyboard maker, has seen a financial slump climb out of late 1991 with the help of these unconventional keyboards. Competitors such
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Many individuals who never thought they would purchase a home computer are now considering it as a desirable appliance or entertainment unit. A computer is becoming an essential part of everyday life, and buying one can be a daunting task for those unfamiliar with the technology. Fortunately, there are various
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Microsoft has selected McKinley's Magellan Internet Directory for its Internet online service, MSN. This partnership will provide MSN users with seamless access to a wealth of information available on the Internet. Magellan, a cutting-edge directory, offers fully reviewed and rated resources, along with powerful search technology, making it
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Microsoft Corporation and Wall Data Incorporated today announced the availability of the RUMBA-SNA Server Solution Pack, a complete turnkey enterprise connectivity solution for business users. The product package consists of Microsoft SNA Server, five client access licenses for SNA Server, and five copies of Wall Data RUMBA OFFICE for SNA
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Hewlett-Packard and Oracle announced a significant collaboration to provide real-world solutions for government customers in a testbed environment at the Oracle Government Advanced Technology Center. The center showcases various enterprise technologies, including high-performance computing, information security, and high-volume transactions with large numbers of users. Hewlett-Packard's general manager, Thomas
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The idea that creating a successful software program will guarantee one's place among the international billionaires is a common misconception. The stories of software moguls like Bill Gates and Steve Jobs have led many to believe that success in the industry is synonymous with wealth and greatness. However,
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At DB/Expo, Oracle Corporation previewed third-party systems management tools that work closely with Oracle Enterprise Manager, demonstrating the promise of open and integrated systems management for Oracle customers. Several members of Oracle's Systems Management Tools Initiative (SMTI) are showcasing software tools that manage networks, hardware components, and
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Oracle Corp. has announced that it will be the exclusive database sponsor for Sun Microsystems' Java Cup International, a developer contest aimed at creating and making available platform-independent applications called Java "applets." The contest began immediately and ends on March 31, 1996, with winners to be announced
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The Microsoft Windows 95 Resource Kit, a 1,300-page book and companion CD, has become the best-selling computer book of all time, with over 500,000 copies sold since its publication in August. The book dominated computer book best-seller lists and was in high demand, with certain stores reporting spot
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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
