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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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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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Ernst & Young, one of the world's leading management and technology consulting organizations, has been recognized for its achievements in delivering Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions utilizing Oracle Applications. The firm was named as the sole recipient of Oracle Corporation's Business Partner of the Year Award
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Consilium, Inc. and Oracle Corporation have announced a strategic business alliance to develop an integrated supply chain management solution for the semiconductor and discrete electronics manufacturing industries. The alliance aims to integrate Consilium's WorkStream DFS client/server-based manufacturing execution systems (MES) software with Oracle's client/server
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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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Microsoft's Office Compatible 95 program has seen significant growth, with over 240 companies enrolling and contributing more than 265 products. The program provides technical information to create products that look and work like Microsoft Office, the world's most popular suite of software applications. The increased participation
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James Gosling, the mastermind behind the new computer language Java, is concerned that Microsoft Corp. may be crowding out all competition in the software business. To counter this, Sun Microsystems Inc. will distribute Java freely over the Internet, creating an alternative software world that Microsoft will be unable to dominate.
