A Hands-Off Investment Pays Off

Article Abstract:

Altos Computer Systems is a multiuser computer company in San Jose, California. A low-cost, single-user terminal for its systems of large multiuser computers was needed, but its own engineers have been geared to building top-end systems. The solution was to invest in Wyse Technology, a fledgling company, to form a partnership beneficial to both parties. The working relationship is described. The newer firm is prospering. Altos Computer Systems does not interfere in its management.

Management, Computer industry, Computers, Digital computers, Investments, Computer Systems, Networks, Computer Services, Altos Computer Systems, Wyse Technology Inc.

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Buenos Aires never seems to sleep

Article Abstract:

The economic stability achieved by Buenos Aires, Argentina has enabled the government to focus its efforts into reforming the social security and health care system. However, unemployment at 17.1% and underemployment at 12.6% of the population remain pressing problems. Many employers have yet to adjust to the fact that their currency is stable while business confidence which declined following the 1995 Mexican peso crisis has not resurfaced.

Economic aspects, Buenos Aires, Argentina (City)

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The original-sin school of Brussels-sprout cookery

Article Abstract:

A man describes how his mother cooked Brussels sprouts by furiously boiling all of the taste and texture from them in the name of hygiene. Then he is served a pleasant dish of lightly steamed vegetables, in his later years. Much to his amazement, it is Brussels sprouts.

Cover Story, Humor and anecdotes, Brussels sprouts

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