Oracle gathering industry support for a low-cost computer
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Oracle announces a list of 15 electronics manufacturers and seven technology partners who have agreed to produce network computers. In addition, Netscape Communications has indicated that it will support a set of technical standards for the devices. Under the agreement, the manufacturers will create network computers that employ Oracle software, while the technology partners will provide additional software, chips and other components. Network computers, first brought to prominence by Oracle Chmn and CEO Larry Ellison, are conceived of as inexpensive devices that would be easier to use than PCs. The network computer would not need a disk drive and would have little memory because it would receive its software from the Internet or from corporate networks. Oracle has been able to build this level of support for network computers within nine months, although many analysts remain skeptical of the idea.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1996
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From Microsoft, plans for a new appliance
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Microsoft announces the creation of Simply Interactive Personal Computer (SIPC), an initiative intended to produce plans and the development of an information appliance that incorporates numerous home electronic appliances. Microsoft claims that high-performance will be the top priority of the SIPC directive, rather than an predetermined price ceiling of $500 for an Internet computer. The SIPC initiative has the support of companies such as Gateway 2000 and Toshiba, and the widespread introduction of digital video disk technology promises to aid demand for the development of highly versatile home entertainment/Internet access devices. Microsoft's role in the development of SIPC will be primarily as a standards creator, with the bulk of the production coming from other parties.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1996
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Microsoft deal to aid blending of PC's, TV's and the Internet
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Microsoft is planning a $425 million acquisition of WebTV Networks. The company made the announcement at a Las Vegas television and broadcasters convention. Microsoft's VP for consumer platforms, Craig Mundie, claims there will be no conflict between WebTV and Microsoft's network MSN as they cater to two different delivery platforms: televisions and PCs. Other announcements by the company include a new hybrid computer-TV called PC-Theater, which will run Windows. Microsoft also announced in conjunction with Compaq and Intel plans for a digital interactive computer-TV. The three companies hope to convince the broadcasters to adopt their plan as a standard.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1997
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