UNIX: an open question

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Unix is becoming increasingly popular as a computer operating system and as an economical alternative to mainframes dedicated to inflexible operating systems. Mainframe computers typically can not run software from other systems, forcing owners to buy applications software for that unique operating environment. Owners desiring to move to another computer supplier or a more powerful computer usually must have to have their applications rewritten for the new operating system at great cost, which can force owners to stay with their old system. Unix, which was developed by AT&T and refined at the University of California, Berkeley is an open system that performs on par with alternative proprietary operating systems. Unix gives owners the ability to share software and is cheaper than proprietary operating systems.

Author: Goodwin, Candice
Analysis, Operating systems (Software), Operating systems, UNIX

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Cardboard card killer

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The features, costs and benefits of CD-Rom business cards are discussed. The cards, which can store up to 50Mb of data, are used to provide short presentational information or videos on a company's products and services.

Author: Goodwin, Candice
Usage, Innovations, Business cards, CD-ROM, CD-ROM disks, Computer storage device industry

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Virtually automated: Deposits and withdrawals round the clock, every day of the year - you can bank on it

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Virtual banking means that financial transactions can be undertaken 24 hours a day 365 days a year, meeting customers' demand for better service, without increased costs.

Author: Goodwin, Candice
Banking industry, Technology application, Bank automation

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