Windows 95 sales translate into boom in many hardware, software products

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The release of Microsoft's Windows 95 operating system has had a profound impact on the entire computer industry with a surge in hardware and software sales across the board. Sales of hardware and software accessories for the new operating system have accelerated with Microsoft leading the way. Even older operating software is selling well with Windows NT and Windows 3.1 sales exceeding expectations. Sales of the new system have, however, dropped off sharply compared to the days following its release. Symantec's antivirus program, Berkeley Systems' After Dark screensaver program and memory upgrades, along with other software packages created for the operating system, are selling especially well. Further, the release has acted as a catalyst for technology sales in general.

Software Publishers, Systems Software Pkgs, Product information, Operating system, Operating systems (Software), Forecasts and trends, Operating systems, Market trend/market analysis, Microsoft Windows 95 (Operating system), Industry Trend Or Event

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Adobe Systems goes on the defensive with offer to give software data

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Adobe Systems's plans to release technical information on its PostScript software comes in response to Apple Computer and Microsoft's joint agreement to develop a product that would rival PostScript and destroy Adobe's near-monopoly on font software. Industry analysts say the Apple/Microsoft agreement has little to do with offering better software and is aimed at breaking Adobe's market hold. They claim Adobe would not be in its desperate position if CEO John Warnock had cut royalties on PostScript when users and competitors began to complain. IBM, which has taken no position so far in the Adobe/Microsoft/Apple war, could hold the key to who succeeds. IBM has the clout either to protect Adobe or go with a rival product.

Management, AAPL, Monopolies, Computer fonts, Apple Inc., column, Market Analysis, Product Development, Font Package, PostScript (Printer software), Warnock, John, Software packages

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Microsoft Corp. backs down in efforts to dominate printer-software business

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Microsoft Corp abandons its goal of controlling the printer software market, shutting down its printer-business unit and accepting the resignation of the unit's chief, Cal Bauer. Printer software is a niche market dominated by Adobe Systems Inc, but two years ago, Microsoft set out to challenge Adobe for that market. Adobe's stock collapsed when the giant Microsoft's plans were revealed, but over time the small company proved able to hold its own. Now Microsoft is backing away, planning to concentrate its attentions on enhancing its popular Windows program. According to a spokesperson for Microsoft: 'Just because we're Microsoft, it doesn't mean we win all the time.'

Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Market share, Printers (Computers), Printers (Equipment), Printer support software, Organization Structure, Reorganization, Bauer, Cal

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