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Microsoft Corp. has obtained a landmark ruling that will affect the way many resellers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) obtain software, particularly through unauthorized distribution or the "gray market." The ruling, made by Judge Raymond Dearie, United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, in the case
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As Apple unveiled its PowerMac PCs, the company's CEO Michael Spindler expressed optimism about the potential for licensing deals that could more than double the Mac's PC market share. Currently, Apple accounts for 12-14% of the market. Spindler revealed that Apple is in negotiations with several
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Novell, Inc. announced last week that it has sold a fully paid license for UNIX System technology to Sun Microsystems Inc. for $82.5 million. The agreement also includes a new license for Novell's NetWare UNIX Client technology, which will enable Solaris-based UNIX workstations to be clients to
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Microsoft's Creative Writer has made a splash in the computer press with its innovative approach to word processing, making it a must-have for kids aged 8-14. As a father of two children in this age group, the author put the software to the test, and the results are
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A landmark agreement among Infonet Services Corp., Software Spectrum Inc., Microsoft Corp., and Corporate Software Inc. is set to transform the way multinational corporations manage their desktop software. The innovative solutions will enable MIS directors to regain control over worldwide distribution of new software, applications, and equipment. By leveraging Infonet&
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Apple's introduction of the Power Macintosh is seen as a significant moment in the company's history, following a series of product transitions that have raised concerns. However, the new machine appears to have overcome previous issues, offering exceptional performance and compatibility with existing software. Key Takeaways:
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The CORE LAN Array, a high-availability disk array, has successfully completed Windows NT Certification testing, marking a significant milestone in the compatibility between the two technologies. The CORE LAN Array, available in various capacities, is the first Disk Array to achieve this certification. Steve Timm, Technical Evangelist for Storage at
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The recent $120 million jury award to Stac Electronics against Microsoft for patent infringement has sparked a heated debate among analysts and programmers about the impact of software patents on innovation and competition. The case involves Microsoft's Double Space technology, which was found to have infringed on Stac&
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Oracle Corp. has been selected by British Telecommunications to supply software and systems integration for BT's planned delivery of interactive services to British homes, marking the third major telecommunications pact for Oracle. This alliance is part of Oracle's efforts to establish its software products as the
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Revelation Technologies' innovative solution, the Notes/FX facility, built into OpenInsight, enables Lotus Notes users to effortlessly access corporate data from various production systems. This integration empowers Notes applications to incorporate data from OpenInsight-based systems, ranging from accounting and inventory management to payroll and order processing. Additionally, OpenInsight'
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British computer software publishers have introduced an age rating system for video games in response to concerns that the new generation of video games is too violent. The self-imposed code will guide parents in purchasing games for their children and distinguish them from illegitimate pirate software. The European Leisure Software
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Microsoft, in collaboration with the Open Market Data Council, has unveiled the Windows Open Services Architecture Extensions for Real-Time Market Data (WOSA/XRT) specification and software developer's kit (SDK) at the Windows In Finance 2 conference. This innovative solution enables developers to easily incorporate real-time financial data into
