Apple, Real Networks join in software to broadcast audio, video over Internet

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Aple Computer Inc. and RealNetworks Inc. came to a licensing agreement by which RealNetworks will include Apple's QuickTime technology into RealServer 8 software for companies that want to broadcast streaming video or streaming audio. In addition, both firms will support an industry initiative that promotes development of software that does not take arbitrary control over all multimedia on users' computers. The initiative is known as 'Ask, Tell, Help.'

Electronic computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Computers & Auxiliary Equip, Computer industry, Internet software, Apple Computer Inc., AAPL, Licensing agreements, RealNetworks Inc., RNWK, QuickTime (Desktop video software)

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Microsoft plans to open its Passport to rivals

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Microsoft Corp. has invited other companies to create a password service like its own Passport service to create a common way for users to employ a single user name and password that would give consumers access to a variety of different Web sites.

Services information, Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Services, Company services, Microsoft Passport (Systems/data security software)

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Microsoft changes pricing plan on software to appease clients

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Microsoft Corp. is modifying its software-pricing plan in response to customer resistance to its new plan, which eliminates the discounts that companies used to receive for buying individual upgrades in bulk. Companies may now take until July 31, instead of February 28, to sign up for the long-term software maintenance plan that comes with automatic upgrades to new versions of Office, Windows, and other products. A recent survey conducted with Giga Information Group showed that 36% of respondents were thinking about getting competing software as a result of the changes in Microsoft's pricing plan.

Prices and rates, Suites (Software), Integrated software, Business application suite, Microsoft Office 2000 (Business application suite)

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