Taking a look through the variety of Windows systems

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Microsoft's Windows is the world's most popular PC operating system, but it is not perfect. Windows is responsible for the overly complex nature and low level of reliability in PC computing. Many users are unaware that there are several versions of Windows. Windows 3.11 is the ubiquitous version, but Microsoft is no longer upgrading it or marketing it in retail stores. Windows has a poor interface, is somewhat unstable, and is not a real OS. It continues in use primarily because users would have to upgrade their systems in order to run newer versions of Windows. Windows 95 is its successor. Win 95 offers an improved interface, is better for Internet use, is more stable, and employs Plug and Play features that automatically configure the OS to use add-on devices. Windows NT Workstation is similar to Windows 95, but is designed for use with corporate networks. It is more reliable than Windows 95, but needs more memory to operate. Windows CE is a new version of Windows that is designed to handle digital appliances, such personal organizers and TV set-top boxes. A new version of Windows will ship in 1997.

Software Publishers, Systems Software Pkgs, Product description/specification, Operating system, Operating systems (Software), Operating systems, Design and construction, Microsoft Windows NT (Operating system), GUI, Graphical user interfaces, Graphical user interface, Microsoft Windows 98 (Operating system), Microsoft Windows 95 (Operating system), Microsoft Windows CE (Operating system), Microsoft Windows 3.11 (GUI)

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Networking software keeps PCs in step, but with some slips

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Microsoft Corp's new Windows for Workgroups networking software is an excellent choice for offices that use Microsoft Windows exclusively and need networking. The product may not make sense for other users, though. Windows for Workgroups is as easy to use as Apple Macintosh networks. It includes features such as a multi-user appointment calendar and electronic mail that Macintosh network users must purchase separately. However, users must open up their computers and install circuit boards that come with the $400 Windows for Workgroups two-computer starter kit. This process may take hours, especially for those not used to working with their computers' innards. Windows for Workgroups works well only with computers running Windows; in contrast, most computers still run the older MSDOS operating system. Windows for Workgroups comes in six packages, ranging from $60 to $630 in discount houses.

Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Network Operating System, Network operating systems, Microsoft Windows for Workgroups (Network operating system)

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Choosing a browser so you can begin wandering the Web

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The Web browser is the most elemental piece of software when searching the pages of the World Wide Web, and it is important to select one that best accomplishes a user's specific tasks. Netscape Communications' Netscape Navigator and Microsoft's Internet Explorer are the two primary browsers competing for market share, and the Navigator presently offers more utility than the Explorer. Navigator translates the most Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) commands, is offered in a variety of versions for separate platforms and has wide industry acceptance. Navigator 2.0 is expected to include extensive integrated modules for reading E-mail and BBS messages. The Explorer presently operates only with Windows 95, lacks the breadth of HTML-command support offered by Navigator and uses icons that are more confusing than necessary.

Communications Software Pkgs (Micro), Product/Service Evaluation, Online services, Internet services, Telecommunications software, Internet access software, Software multiproduct review, World Wide Web, Web browser, Web browsers, Netscape Communications Corp., NSCP, Communications software, Netscape Navigator 2.0 (Web browser), Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0 (Web browser)

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