New office software is offered by A.T.&T

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AT&T introduces Rhapsody, software designed to link microcomputers built by rival companies IBM and Compaq. Rhapsody signifies acknowledgement by AT&T that its favored operating system, UNIX, is not popular. Microsoft Corp produces MS-DOS and OS/2, operating systems used with IBM and IBM-compatible microcomputers, and AT&T has been under pressure to conform to Microsoft's operating systems because so many corporations have already bought IBM machines. Rhapsody uses a computer based on UNIX to link desktop computers running MS-DOS. Rhapsody, which is designed for medium-sized and large-sized businesses, will let users of linked computers share electronic messages, documents and spreadsheets. A Rhapsody system for 20 employees - software, 20 microcomputers and a central computer - will cost $170,000. There will be discounts if IBM machines already are installed.

Prepackaged software, Product introduction, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Telephone companies, T, American Telephone and Telegraph Co., Office automation, product announcement, Telephone Company, Network Management Software, Rhapsody (Office automation software)

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Allies ease exports to ex-Soviet countries

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The US reverses its official position on the export of sophisticated telecommunications equipment to the former Soviet Union and other Eastern European countries and agrees to ease controls on such exports. The shift in US policy brings it in line with its allies on the Coordinating Committee on Multilateral Export Controls (Cocom). Cocom consists of Japan, Australia and every member of NATO with the exception of Iceland. The new policy lifts restrictions on fiber-optic cables and high-speed switching and other telecommunications equipment. The US has long opposed exporting such equipment to the Soviet Union and its allies because the equipment would make eavesdropping more difficult for the US. Cocom also agreed to start negotiations with the former Soviet republics on curbing weapons exports to third world countries.

Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunications systems, Telecommunications equipment, Design and construction, Soviet Union, Export controls, Communications equipment, Export, Government Regulation, Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Export Controls, Europe, Eastern

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Chinese Delicacy Has Disney in Turbulent Waters

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Walt Disney Co. is facing criticism from environmentalists for its decision to serve shark fin soup at wedding banquets at its new Hong Kong Disneyland location.

China, Marketing procedures, Public affairs, Hong Kong, Global Marketing, Amusement and Theme Parks, Finfish, Finfish Fishing, Amusement parks, Sharks, United States, Environmental aspects, Walt Disney Co., Public relations, Company public relations, Cookery, Chinese, Chinese cooking, International marketing

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