Intel, MCI to offer Internet computer that makes running Web sites easier
Article Abstract:
MCI and Intel introduce the $10,000 networkMCI WebMaker, a Pentium Pro-based system that provides users with the essential hardware required to establish, house and maintain company Web sites. WebMaker includes an assortment of Web authoring and maintenance software, Windows NT and a Cisco Systems router, allowing companies to create Web sites without paying Internet service providers a monthly fee. The development of WebMaker is the result of a larger pact between Intel and MCI that will allow Intel to sell its server package to any company it chooses and give Intel a larger share of the Internet server market. MCI officials forecast that their company's Internet-based revenues will climb from $100 million in 1996 to $2 billion in 2000. However, users must still pay about $1,000 per month for the needed communications line, and small businesses may have difficulty affording such a fee.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1996
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Apple introduces iMac, a fast potent PC with a sleek new look
Article Abstract:
Apple's new iMac PC, which sells for a base price of $1,299, is a sleek, elegant machine that comes in a blue-green and off-white translucent case, through which the computer's inner components are faintly visible. Cords and connectors are conveniently located on the side and are hidden behind a small door, preserving the iMac's clean lines. The iMac is not only attractively designed but is powerful and flexible as well. It is built around a PowerPC G3 processor and comes with a built-in 15-inch monitor, 32MB of memory, a 4GB hard disk, a fast CD-ROM drive and a 56Kbps modem. The iMac ships with the AppleWorks word processing and spreadsheet software package. It also comes with both the Microsoft and Netscape Web browsers, as well as a good e-mail program.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1998
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Japanese makers of computer displays may face higher anti-dumping duties. U.S. considers easing export restraints on technological gear to the East bloc
- Abstracts: RasterOps Corp. to post big rise in quarterly net. Conner to post strong results for 3rd quarter
- Abstracts: Texas Instruments posts quarterly net; chip business has first profit since '89. Texas Instruments sets royalty pact with Toshiba Corp
- Abstracts: FCC votes to open local phone firms to competition by fledgling networks. MCI to revamp units, may cut 1,500 staffers; rival firms, slow economy are factors; costs seen for 'several quarters.' (MCI Communications Corp.)
- Abstracts: PC industry pins big hopes on laptops. Compaq to classify certain retailers as specialists for its complex machines