Newsfront: Portables to Take a Larger Bite of Corporate Microcomputer Sale

Article Abstract:

A survey of data processing-management information systems executives by the Newton-Evans Research Company shows that, by the end 1985, seven per cent of the microcomputer installations will be portables, primarily Compaqs and IBMs. Seventy-five per cent of the companies plan to buy IBM microcomputers: IBM PC XTS; IBM PCs; and IBM PC 3270s in that order. One in six will opt for the the Digital Rainbow 100 and Professional 350. Over ninety-five per cent use spreadsheets, word processing and graphics software. Integrated software is perceived to be the area of greatest need, and security the greatest concern.

Suites (Software), Laptop computers, Portable computers, column, Laptop/Portable Computer, Applications, Integrated Software, Vendors, Market Survey

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Newsfront: ANSC Z39 Subcommittee Agrees on Software Numbering Guidelines

Article Abstract:

The American National Standards Committee Z39 has established, for review, a system for numbering mini- and microcomputer software. The numbering is useful for ordering, inventorying, shipping, and sales tracking. Each unique software item will receive a number that reflects the maker or supplier, the name of the product, its medium, and any distinctive feature, plus a check digit.

Software, Standard, Standardization, Minicomputers, Minicomputer, Guidelines, Committee, ANSI, Classification Systems

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