First, the good news about DOS.6

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Microsoft Corp's DOS 6.0 operating system offers built-in data compression called Doublespace, which reduces by a little less than half the amount of disk space a file needs. Data compression software has been available for some time but users are generally conservative about tinkering with their hard disks. With Microsoft's endorsement of the technology, more users may be persuaded to try them. Other DOS 6.0 features include: a more elegant memory management system that reduces the number of 'out of memory' messages by simply typing MEMMAKER; built-in virus protection; a new backup utility from Symantec Corp; a DEFRAG command that fine-tunes the disk to make it perform faster; start-up options that eases booting; and an exemplary 'help' system that makes the manual unnecessary.

Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Computer software industry, Software industry, Product information, Operating systems (Software), Operating systems, Column, Design and construction, Operating System, Software architectures, Software Architecture, MS-DOS 6.0 (Operating system)

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A familiar programming language enters the Windows age

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Microsoft Corp's Visual Basic is a program development software package that simplifies the process of creating customized applications of Microsoft Corp's Windows graphical user interface and other friendly facades for older programs. The latest version of the Basic programming language will be available in Jun 1991 for $199. Visual Basic is an easy language for novice and professional programmers to use in writing Windows software, but it will not replace C or C++, computer languages used for more complex Windows applications. Object-oriented languages such as Borland International Inc's C++ are more flexible and powerful than Basic, and some believe Virtual Basic will retard growth within the industry because it represents a primitive way of computing.

Usage, Software, Product introduction, Programming languages, Application development software, MSFT, Program development software, Microsoft Windows (GUI), product announcement, Programming Language, Microsoft Visual Basic (Application development software)

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