Novell unveils ambitious plan to sell software that links variety of devices

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Novell is planning to develop a new software technology called Novell Embedded Systems Technology (NEST) that would allow users to link office systems television decoders and other devices. The development project is part of broader plan by which Novell intends to expand the presence of its software on computers from the current 40 million to one billion computers by the year 2000. Microsoft is attempting to offer similar capabilities and has actually offered some with its Microsoft at Work product series. Some printer vendors have integrated the Microsoft products with their printers, but Novell officials say that expensive memory processors are required to use most of the Microsoft at Work product line while the NEST technology allows vendors to select from a variety of operating systems and does not require the same system resources.

Communications Software NEC, Telecommunications software, Work group computing, Workgroup software, Workgroup computing, Groupware, Novell Inc., NOVL, Competition, Microsoft At Work (Workgroup software)

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Microsoft discloses new developments emphasizing its entertainment side

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Microsoft unveiled several strategies and development partnerships aimed at producing more PC-based entertainment software at a recent consumer electronics show in Las Vegas. PlayerNet is a new software technology that will allow users to compete against each other over networks using a modem. Microsoft is planning to incorporate the software in multiplayer games across many online services. Microsoft Baseball is a new arcade-style game from Microsoft that is the first to employ a library of 3D images that Microsoft is marketing for other developers. The new game will cost $49 and was developed with the help of StormFront Studios Inc. Microsoft's increased focus on PC-based entertainment comes after a strong Christmas season for the sales of home PCs and consumer products.

Games,Recreation Software Pkgs(Micro), Microcomputers, Design and construction, Computer games, Business planning, Computer game, Home software, Home Computer Market, Entertainment Hobby Software, Microsoft Baseball (Electronic publication)

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Oracle unveils challenge to Microsoft; chairman is close to decision on Apple

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Oracle is releasing a new operating system designed to challenge Microsoft's Windows NT that is capable of managing a network of network computers (NC). The new system is based on a variation of the Unix operating system. It runs on low-cost servers that use an Intel microprocessor chip. The software will be available on servers for only $1,500 and for as little as $295 on NCs. Larry Ellison, Oracle's chairman, is organizing a group of investors for a possible bid for Apple Computer. Ellison stated the bid would be approximately $1 billion and he would become the chairman of the company. If Oracle does acquire Apple, Ellison believes Apple would become a partner with Oracle in providing NCs.

Distributed DP Software Pkgs, Planning, Network computer, Network computers, Oracle Corp., ORCL, Network software, Company business planning, Network operating systems, Network operating system

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