Computer firms, menaced by Microsoft, are planning new effort to unify Unix

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Workstation manufacturers work together to implement a Unix programming standard in order to counteract competition from Microsoft Corp. The standard, which is expected to be in place by 1994, eliminates the need for software vendors to modify their programs to accommodate disparate Unix systems. It offers specifications for writing programs that are universal; however, computer manufacturers will still use their own Unix versions. Several companies are involved in the agreement, including Apple, HP and DEC. Sun Microsystems and IBM are also participating in the consortium. The draft standard was devised by the Open Software Foundation, comprised of Unix system vendors, as well as Unix International Inc, and X/Open Co, a standards-setting body, will be consulted to complete the standard.

Standards, Consortia, Interoperability, UNIX, Workstations, Competition, Consortium

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Microsoft profit in fiscal third period jumped 44% on strong Windows sales

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Microsoft Corp reports a 44 percent profit increase for 3rd qtr FY 1992, $178.8 million or 90 cents a share, because of strong sales for its Windows graphical user interface and related software applications. Sales have increased 40 percent to $680.9 million. In comparison, net income for 3rd qtr 1991 was $123.8 million or 65 cents a share. Sales of Windows softened shortly before the Apr 6, 1992, release of the new Windows 3.1. However, but revenue from the 2nd qtr to the 3rd qtr remained steady, due in part to the licensing of Windows to other software developers. Microsoft expects to sell 1 million copies of Windows 3.1 in its first month. Windows 3.1 has been released in seven languages and is expected to sell 9 million copies by Apr 1993.

Finance, Supply and demand, Profits, Microsoft Windows (GUI), Sales, Outlook, Demand, Increase, Third Quarter, Profit, Financial Report, Sales Analysis

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Silicon Graphics and Siemens enter marketing pact

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Silicon Graphics Inc reaches an agreement with Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme AG, a German computer company, that allows Siemens unrestricted, nonexclusive marketing rights for Silicon Graphics's products. Siemens will market Silicon's IRIS 4D reduced instruction set computing (RISC) workstations. The agreement includes Silicon's IRIS Indigo, which is a recently introduced combination microcomputer-workstation priced below $10,000. Silicon's contract with Siemens will strengthen Silicon's position in European markets, which currently account for about 25 percent of the company's sales.

Germany, Contracts, Silicon Graphics Inc., SGI, Distribution, Distribution Agreements, Siemens-Nixdorf Informationssysteme AG, Silicon Graphics IRIS Indigo (MIPS-based system), Silicon Graphics IRIS (Graphics system)

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