Microsoft, IBM differ yet again about software

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IBM and Microsoft Corp continue to debate product development and marketing strategy for the OS/2 microcomputer operating system. OS/2 is designed to replace MS-DOS but has failed to do so, with slow sales and major technical problems. Meanwhile Microsoft's Windows 3.0 graphical user interface is selling much better than expected. Windows expands MS-DOS's capabilities to include some of those promised by OS/2, making DOS users even more loyal. The two companies agree to the development and release of a simplified version of OS/2 that requires less memory but Microsoft continues to push Windows 3.0 to the detriment of both regular and 'lite' OS/2. IBM, on the other hand, has heavily invested in OS/2 and is perceived as wanting to cut into Windows 3.0 sales. IBM also is making more agreements with other software publishers, threatening the long-standing arrangement between Microsoft and IBM.

Operating systems (Software), Operating systems, GUI, Graphical user interfaces, Operating System, Competition

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Two computing leaders have new plans; Microsoft intends to boost Windows and undercut IBM-supported OS/2

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Microsoft Corp plans new efforts to develop and market its Windows 3.0 software. Future versions of Windows 3.0 might incorporate MS-DOS, and there might be a version that recognizes handwriting Other versions will probably be designed for use in multimedia systems, working with sound, images and video. Versions of Windows will be developed for various types of microcomputers and for other electronic devices. Customers, says Microsoft, will only need to learn one set of operating instructions, which will be used on all varieties of hardware. According to Microsoft Chmn William Gates III: 'There's no reason for Windows not to be everywhere.' Microsoft also has plans for products that involve high-definition television and telephone messaging systems. Microsoft has finally confirmed that it no longer will back OS/2, which is IBM's alternative to Windows 3.0.

Planning, Product information, Gates, Bill, Strategic Planning, Open Systems

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Microsoft sets software pack for IBM units

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Microsoft Corp will offer a MS-DOS operating system and Microsoft Windows graphical user interface package to IBM PS/2 users and will sell the package in computer stores. Microsoft initiated the plan to sell the software package in response to IBM's decision to package its OS/2 operating system with some of its microcomputers. Microsoft's $149 software package includes Microsoft Windows 3.1 and allows programs written for Windows to run as much as five times faster than those running under OS/2. IBM offers OS/2 bundled with Microsoft Windows 3.0, but the company said it will eventually support Microsoft Windows 3.1.

Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Bundled software, DOS (Operating system), Microsoft Windows 3.1 (GUI)

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