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1. The OS/2 100

Subjects
Operating System, Software Selection, User Need, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product information, OS/2 2.0 (Operating system) -- Usage, Operating systems -- Usage, Computer software industry -- Product information
Published
1993

2. OOP at work: balancing costs, benefits

Author

Coffee, Peter

Subjects
Object-oriented programming, User need, Reusable code, Distributed object technology, End user, End users -- Usage, Object-oriented programming -- Usage
Abstract

When Borland International Inc. hosted its second annual Developers' Conference in Monterey, Calif., last month, more than a thousand developers came in search of two things: guidance in applying object-oriented […]

Published
1992

3. Surveying groupware's competitive landscape: Lotus' Notes leads the field, but other products also meet users' needs

Author

Goulde, Michael

Subjects
User need, End user, Lotus Development Corp. -- Product information, Lotus Notes (Workgroup software) -- Design and construction -- Product information, Computer software industry -- Product information, End users -- Product information, Work group computing -- Product information, Office automation software -- Design and construction -- Product information
Abstract

By Michael Goulde No other PC application on the market today has a set of features comparable to those found in Lotus Notes: replication of databases, support for distributed servers […]

Published
1991

4. Keeping the Faith; Unix maintains a loyal flock of followers, but many keep tabs on NT and don't rule out conversion

Author

Shein, Esther

Subjects
User need, 64-bit operating system, 32-bit operating system, Company business management, Information technology, UNIX, Market trend/market analysis, Operating system, End user, Microsoft Windows NT (Operating system) -- Usage, Operating systems -- Usage, Information technology -- Management -- Usage, End users -- Forecasts and trends -- Usage, Unix -- Usage -- Forecasts and trends
Abstract

Who says last rites need to be administered to Unix? The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing Inc. is among the many faithful keeping the operating system alive and […]

Published
1998

5. Extra measures

Author

Callaway, Erin

Subjects
Support services, User need, Company business management, MIS, Customer service, End user, User survey/user study, User surveys -- Surveys, Electronic data processing departments -- Surveys, End users -- Surveys, Management information systems -- Management -- Surveys, Customer service -- Surveys
Abstract

New satisfaction surveys find out how IT customers really feel New York Mayor Ed Koch used to walk the streets of the five boroughs, asking citizens how he was doing […]

Published
1998

6. Evening the odds

Author

Aragon, Lawrence

Subjects
User need, Mainframe computer, Company business management, Market trend/market analysis, Outsourcing, Computer services industry, End user, Outsourcing -- Management -- Services -- Usage, Computer services industry -- Usage -- Services -- Forecasts and trends, End users -- Forecasts and trends -- Usage, Mainframe computers -- Services -- Usage
Abstract

It's a sure bet that bob dylan wasn't thinking about mainframe service contracts when he penned his song 'The Times They Are A-Changin.'' But the song title couldn't be more […]

Published
1998

7. Sensory overload

Author

Aragon, Lawrence

Subjects
User need, Network computer, Technology application, End user, Internet appliance, Information appliances -- Usage -- Technology application, End users -- Usage -- Technology application, Network computers -- Usage
Abstract

Better buy some cotton balls. Faced with a slower-than-expected rollout of NCs and mighty Microsoft Corp. cranking up its sales pitch for NetPCs and Windows Terminals, Oracle Corp. is about […]

Published
1997

8. Extra! Extra!

Author

Wilkinson, Stephanie

Subjects
User need, Cable television/data services, Online services, End user, Technology application, Internet, Online services -- Services, End users -- Technology application, Internet -- Services -- Technology application
Abstract

Raw information won't cut it in today's dog-eat-dog world. News filtering services and intranets make a powerful combination for getting the right news A rumor running over the Net about […]

Published
1996

9. Assembly required

Author

Callaway, Erin

Subjects
User need, Cable television/data services, Computer programming, World Wide Web, Programming project management, Online services, End user, Programming management (Computers), Computer programming, Online services, End users, World Wide Web
Abstract

Don't kid yourself that developing full-blown Net applications is a breeze. Beware of these common myths Think developing World Wide Web applications will be a breeze? So did Bob Sellars. […]

Published
1996

10. Frame relay fills a gap

Author

Sullivan, Kristina B.

Subjects
User need, Packet switching technology, End user, Frame relay, Frame relay -- Methods, Packet switching -- Methods, End users -- Methods
Abstract

In the universe of wide-area networking standards, frame-relay technology is gaining momentum. As a moderately priced, high-speed WAN technology that provides guaranteed bandwidth, frame relay fills the gap between expensive, […]

Published
1995

11. Lower prices, desire for digital spur ISDN

Author

Schurr, Amy

Subjects
User need, ISDN, End user, Telecommunications switching equipment, Data communications, Integrated Services Digital Network, Telecommunication systems -- Standards, End users, Growth, Telecommunication switching equipment -- Standards
Abstract

Countering the notion that first impressions are everything, ISDN technology is finally gaining acceptance at corporate sites. Market-research firm Frost & Sullivan Inc., in New York, forecasts ISDN product revenues […]

Published
1995

12. Make the right choice: super units can be strategic

Author

Tam, Terry

Subjects
ATM LAN hub/MAU, Frame relay LAN hub/MAU, Wireless LAN/WAN hub/MAU, User need, Network capacity management, Network management device, LAN hub/MAU, Network management, End user, Ethernet LAN hub/MAU, FDDI LAN hub/MAU, Token Ring LAN hub/MAU, Computer networks -- Product information -- Usage, Information networks -- Product information -- Usage, End users -- Product information, Network management systems -- Usage -- Product information, Network hubs -- Usage -- Product information
Abstract

For the longest time, hubs were those boxes neatly tucked away in a networking closet that simply yet faithfully connected workstations, printers, and file servers. Lately, however, spurred by the […]

Published
1994

13. Get back to the basics, say E-mail planners

Author

Burns, Nina

Subjects
User need, Enterprise network, E-mail, End user, Creative Networks Inc. -- Surveys, Electronic mail systems -- Surveys, Enterprise networks -- Surveys, Marketing research firms -- Surveys, End users -- Surveys
Abstract

Implement an E-mail program that is as universally accepted, as simple to operate, and as reliable as the telephone -- and users will respond. Surprisingly, bells and whistles are low […]

Published
1994

14. 32-bit OS demos attract interest, but buyers cautious about compatibility

Author

From, Liz and Proffit, Brian

Subjects
User need, 64-bit operating system, 32-bit operating system, Operating system, End user, Santa Cruz Operation Inc. -- Product information, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product information, Univel Inc. -- Product information, Sunsoft Inc. -- Product information, NeXT Computer Inc. -- Product information, Microsoft Corp. -- Product information, Microsoft Windows NT (Operating system) -- Design and construction -- Product information, NeXTstep for Intel Processors 3.1 (Operating system) -- Design and construction, OS/2 2.0 (Operating system) -- Design and construction -- Product information, UnixWare (Network operating system) -- Design and construction -- Product information, Open Desktop (Operating system) -- Design and construction, Interactive UNIX (Operating system) -- Design and construction -- Product information, Computer software industry -- Product information, Operating systems -- Design and construction -- Product information, End users -- Product information
Abstract

Company representatives staffing their kiosks at PC Week Labs' 32-bit Operating Systems Showcase at Comdex/Fall last month found attendees to be curious, yet skeptical. Software compatibility was foremost on attendees' […]

Published
1992

15. Modems mark a hot spot for increasing PCs' power

Author

Coffee, Peter

Subjects
User need, Under 56Kbps modem, Modem, 56Kbps modem, End user, Modem accessory, Over 56Kbps modem, Data communications -- Usage, End users -- Usage, Modems -- Usage -- Equipment and supplies
Abstract

For a long time, modems have been considered too complex for the novice while being dismissed as merely a stopgap solution by the technically advanced. However, for the next several […]

Published
1992

16. LAN backup dilemma: servers vs. workstations

Author

Berlind, David

Subjects
Virtual LAN, User need, Microcomputer industry, Pre-packaged LAN, LAN, End user, Computer industry, File servers -- Usage -- Product information, Local area networks -- Usage -- Product information, Backup systems -- Usage -- Product information, End users -- Product information, Workstations (Computers) -- Usage -- Product information, Computer industry -- Product information
Abstract

David Berlind Despite claims by various backup-system vendors about which approach to network backup is better -- workstation- or server-based -- tests of both implementations show that the server-based solution […]

Published
1992

17. Buyers plot their PC upgrade strategies: shift to powerful PCs driven by GUIs, apps

Author

Janson, Jennifer L.

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, User need, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Home computer market, End user, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, End users -- Usage, Microcomputers -- Usage
Abstract

For many companies, buying new systems rather than upgrading existing equipment appears to be a more cost-effective long-term strategy as users migrate to graphical environments. Replacing older PCs -- whether […]

Published
1992

18. Buyers weigh costs and benefits of moving to OS/2; decisions pondered with caution, enthusiasm

Author

Janson, Jennifer L.

Subjects
64-bit operating system, User need, 32-bit operating system, Cost benefit analysis, Software quality, Operating system, End user, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product information -- Purchasing, OS/2 2.0 (Operating system) -- Purchasing -- Product information, Computer software industry -- Product information, Software -- Product information -- Purchasing, Operating systems -- Purchasing -- Product information, Cost benefit analysis -- Product information, End users -- Product information
Abstract

Investing in OS/2 2.0 -- whether moving from DOS or upgrading from OS/2 1.3 -- requires a well-planned business strategy. The costs of training and hardware and software compatibility, as […]

Published
1992

19. Tools help objectify decision making: managers can quantify risks, rewards with step-by-step analysis

Author

Humphry, Sara

Subjects
User need, Software quality, End user, Decision support software, Software -- Purchasing, End users, Decision support systems -- Purchasing, Directories -- Purchasing
Abstract

Most organizational problems in need of a decision involve more uncertainties than facts. Decision-analysis software helps quantify these uncertainties and assists managers in reaching a decision that has a high […]

Published
1992

20. MacroMind Director is a bear to some, blessing to others

Author

Cunningham, Cara A.

Subjects
User need, Software quality, End user, MacroMind Inc. -- Product information, MacroMind Director 3.0 (Animation software) -- Usage -- Product information, Computer software industry -- Product information, Software -- Product information -- Usage, Software selection -- Product information -- Usage, End users -- Product information, Multimedia software -- Usage -- Product information
Abstract

By Cara A. Cunningham Buyers of MacroMind Inc.'s MacroMind Director 3.0 agree that it is a unique, effective tool for creating multimedia presentations on the Macintosh. Their views on ease […]

Published
1991

21. Network managers need to know their PCs inside and out: inventories crucial to LAN administration

Author

Myers, Ben

Subjects
Network management software, Virtual LAN, Network capacity management, User need, Network management device, Company business management, Network management, Pre-packaged LAN, LAN, End user, Microcomputer/LAN data communications software, Mainframe/minicomputer management software, Brightwork Development Inc. -- Product information -- Management, Horizons Technology Inc. -- Product information -- Management, Tally Systems Corp. -- Product information -- Management, Magee Enterprises Inc. -- Product information -- Management, LAN HQ (Network management software) -- Usage, LAN Auditor (Network inventory software) -- Usage -- Product information, PC Census (Network management software) -- Usage, LAN Automatic Inventory (Network inventory software) -- Usage, Local area networks -- Management -- Usage -- Product information, Computer software industry -- Product information, Network management systems -- Usage -- Product information, End users -- Product information, Configurations (Computers) -- Management -- Product information, Network management software -- Usage -- Product information
Abstract

By Ben Myers As enterprises throughout the country implement mission-critical PC software on networks, there is an increasing need for network administrators to know what sort of hardware and software […]

Published
1991

22. Corporate users set networks' course for the '90s: diversity, complexity of networks creates formidable challenge

Author

Coffee, Peter

Subjects
Network capacity management, User need, Virtual LAN, Network management device, Company business management, Network management, End user, Pre-packaged LAN, LAN, Local area networks -- Management, Electronic data processing departments -- Management, Network management systems, End users
Abstract

By Peter Coffee The network has become more intrinsic to operations at Security Pacific Automation Co. Inc. in Los Angeles, according to Network Administrator Ted Vegvari in the Finance Division […]

Published
1991

23. Buyers say NFS offers solid links between systems

Author

LaPolla, Stephanie

Subjects
Disk/file management software, User need, Network software, Software quality, End user, SuperTCP/NFS for Windows (Network software) -- Usage, Fusion for DOS 3.3 (Computer network software) -- Usage, PathWay Client NFS 1.1 (Network software) -- Usage, PC-NFS 3.5 (Communications software) -- Usage, Software -- Usage -- Purchasing, End users -- Usage, Network software -- Purchasing -- Usage
Abstract

By Stephanie LaPolla Buyers use Network File System software for a variety of applications that involve moving files between PCs and Unix-based servers. Many praised its reliability and stability. 'We […]

Published
1991

24. Buyers say editors can be lifesavers in a variety of ways

Author

Mann, Mary

Subjects
User need, Program editor, Text processing software, End user, SpeedEdit (Text editor) -- Usage, Epsilon Programmer's Editor 5.0 (Text editor) -- Usage, Computer software industry -- Product information, Text editors -- Usage -- Product information, Editing -- Product information, End users -- Product information
Abstract

By Mary Mann For programmers, editors offer the maximum productivity for their efforts. Programming editors provide a range of benefits, such as easing the migration of applications across platforms, speeding […]

Published
1991

25. Peer-to-peer LANs are ideal for many needs, buyers say

Author

LaPolla, Stephanie

Subjects
Virtual LAN, User need, Pre-packaged LAN, LAN, End user, Network operating system, Web 2.55 (Network operating system) -- Usage, NetWare (Network operating system) -- Usage -- Product information, Computer software industry -- Product information, Local area networks -- Usage -- Product information, Network operating systems -- Usage -- Product information, End users -- Product information
Abstract

By Stephanie LaPolla Buyers value the security features, non-dedicated server capabilities, low maintenance and low cost of peer-to-peer networks. Some buyers, however, find that the performance and reliability of these […]

Published
1991

26. File-transfer packages keep users productive

Author

Schroeder, Erica

Subjects
Laptop/portable computer, User need, File transfer, Software quality, End user, File transfer software, Notebook computers -- Purchasing, File transfer (Computers) -- Computer programs, Software -- Purchasing, Communications software -- Purchasing, Software selection -- Purchasing, Portable computers -- Purchasing, End users, Laptop computers -- Purchasing, Connectivity
Abstract

By Erica Schroeder As the portable computer market grows, so does the file-transfer products market. File-transfer ability has become such an integral part of the portable market that, for example, […]

Published
1991

27. Despite power, multiuser project managers need work

Author

Schroeder, Erica

Subjects
Network software, Virtual LAN, User need, Software quality, Project management software, Pre-packaged LAN, LAN, End user, Software -- Product information, Computer software industry -- Product information, Local area networks -- Product information, End users -- Product information, Network software -- Product information, Project management systems -- Product information
Abstract

By Erica Schroeder Users agreed that the project-management packages reviewed by PC Week Labs are flexible; however, all users found ways they could be improved. 'With [Metier Management Systems Inc.'s] […]

Published
1991

28. Advanced features make difference for many buyers

Author

Schroeder, Erica

Subjects
User need, Software quality, Document editing software, End user, Word processing software, Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Product information, Samna Corp. -- Product information, NBI Inc. -- Product information, Microsoft Corp. -- Product information, Legacy (Word processing software) -- Surveys, Ami Pro 1.2 (Word processing software) -- Surveys, Ami 1.2 (Word processing software) -- Surveys, NewWave Write 3.0 (Word processing software) -- Surveys, Microsoft Word for Windows 1.1 (Word processing software) -- Surveys, Software -- Product information, Software selection -- Product information, End users -- Surveys -- Product information, Word processing software -- Surveys -- Product information
Abstract

By Erica Schroeder Spanning the spectrum from executive word processor to low-end desktop publishing, buyers have found a range of packages that provide functionality to meet a wide variety of […]

Published
1990

29. Minicomputer buyers expect a lot for their money

Author

Winship, Sally

Subjects
User need, Minicomputer, End user, Digital Equipment Corp. -- Product information, Data General Corp. -- Product information, Wang Laboratories Inc. -- Product information, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product information, Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Product information, NCR Corp. -- Product information, HP 3000 900 (Minicomputer) -- Surveys, HP 9000 800 (HP PA-RISC-based system) -- Surveys -- Product information, Data General Eclipse MV (Minicomputer) -- Surveys, DEC VAX 6000 (Minicomputer) -- Surveys, Wang Laboratories VS (Minicomputer) -- Surveys, NCR Tower 32-200 (Microcomputer) -- Surveys, IBM AS/400 (Minicomputer) -- Surveys -- Product information, End users -- Surveys -- Product information, Minicomputers -- Surveys -- Product information
Abstract

By Sally Winship Buyers of minicomputers are looking for reliability, available and knowledgeable technical support, and a good buy. That's what 530 corporate buyers indicated in this week's PC Week […]

Published
1990

30. Desktop or downsized? Users weigh the trade-off

Author

Coffee, Peter

Subjects
Market Analysis, User Need, Market Penetration, Computer Industry, Laptop Computers, Laptop/Portable Computer, Laptop computers -- Usage, Portable computers -- Usage, Computer industry -- Product information
Abstract

Desktop or Downsized? Users Weigh the Trade-Off For software developer Dana Quitslund, his PC is always close at hand--but it never ties him down. "For the first time in years, […]

Published
1990

31. The alternatives: a trio of multitasking systems

Author

Myers, Ben

Subjects
64-bit operating system, User need, 32-bit operating system, Software quality, Operating system, GUI, End user, Quarterdeck Office Systems Inc. -- Product information, Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Product information, Microsoft Corp. -- Product information, DESQview (GUI) -- Usage -- Product information, NewWave (GUI) -- Usage -- Product information, OS/2 Presentation Manager (GUI) -- Usage -- Product information, Microsoft Windows 3.0 (GUI) -- Usage -- Product information, Software -- Design and construction -- Product information -- Usage, Operating systems -- Product information -- Usage, Concurrent programming -- Product information, End users -- Product information, Multitasking -- Product information, Graphical user interface -- Product information -- Usage
Abstract

The Alternatives: A Trio of Multitasking Systems Fueled by its splashy May rollout and supported by hundreds of new applications, the Windows 3.0 environment has gained many converts in just […]

Published
1990

32. How to defend your data against deterioration

Author

Plotnick, Neil

Subjects
User need, Company business management, Market trend/market analysis, End user, End users -- Product information, Electronic components industry -- Product information -- Forecasts and trends, Storage media -- Management -- Product information
Abstract

My recent column on the need to migrate data from obsolete media to more modern types garnered many responses. While there was general agreement on the need to move to […]

Published
2000

33. Tracing the path of Pankaj

Author

Chowdhry, Pankaj

Subjects
Cable television/data services, User need, Information technology, Online services, Market trend/market analysis, End user, Information technology -- Analysis -- Usage, Online services -- Usage, End users -- Analysis -- Forecasts and trends -- Usage
Abstract

As is often said, all good things must come to an end. And in line with that, this will be my last column for PC Week, as I leave to […]

Published
2000

34. Can Microsoft handle Win2K's online support?

Author

Caton, Michael

Subjects
64-bit operating system, User need, 32-bit operating system, Operating system, Technology application, End user, Microsoft Corp. -- Product information -- Technology application, Microsoft Windows 2000 (Operating system) -- Usage -- Product information, Computer software industry -- Product information, Operating systems -- Usage -- Product information, End users -- Product information
Abstract

Nothing attracts heat like Microsoft-as my in-box can attest, based on a flood of feedback on my Feb. 28 column on third-party resources for Windows 2000. Many respondents wanted to […]

Published
2000

35. A good user interface is hard to find

Author

Caton, Michael

Subjects
User need, End user, Internet service provider, ThinkFree.com -- Services, Internet service providers -- Services, End users
Abstract

I'm launching my own asp service, and right now I'm looking for volunteers to help me. Vendors need not apply; I want input from IT professionals looking at the application […]

Published
2000

36. Are we ready for PC personalization?

Author

Machrone, Bill

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, Company business management, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, GUI, Computer industry, K6-based system, User need, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, End user, 680X0-based system, Computer software industry -- Product introduction -- Product information, End users -- Product information, Graphical user interface -- Product information -- Product introduction, Computer industry -- Product information -- Product introduction, Microcomputers -- Management -- Product information -- Product introduction
Abstract

PCs are ubiquitous in business. it's hard to find a desk without one. They're in more than half of U.S. homes, and 10 percent of those homes have more than […]

Published
2000

37. Online purchases: Easy to get, hard to return

Author

Petersen, Scot

Subjects
Support services, User need, Cable television/data services, Company business management, Customer service, Online services, Market trend/market analysis, End user, Online services -- Product information -- Forecasts and trends, End users -- Product information -- Forecasts and trends, Home shopping -- Product information -- Forecasts and trends, Customer service -- Management -- Product information -- Forecasts and trends
Abstract

Call me sexist, but there are still some things in this world that do not cross gender lines. If there's one thing I refuse to do under any circumstance, it's […]

Published
2000

38. Office 2000: Six months later: Microsoft's latest version of its productivity suite is a must-have for a few

Author

Bois, Grant Du

Subjects
User need, Company business planning, Business application suite, End user, Technology application, Company product planning, Lockheed Martin Corp. Missiles and Fire Control Div. -- Planning -- Product information -- Technology application, Microsoft Corp. -- Product information -- Planning -- Technology application, University of Minnesota -- Planning -- Technology application, Microsoft Office 2000 (Business application suite) -- Usage -- Product information, Computer software industry -- Product information, End users -- Product information, Integrated software -- Product information -- Usage
Abstract

The verdict on Microsoft Corp.'s Office 2000 is in. If you need what it offers, then upgrade. But most users say their business needs are still being met by earlier […]

Published
2000

39. The Linux window

Subjects
Product market share, User need, 64-bit operating system, 32-bit operating system, Company market share, Operating system, End user, Technology application, Linux (Operating system) -- Usage -- Product information, Computer software industry -- Product information -- Market share -- Technology application, Operating systems -- Usage -- Product information -- Market share -- Technology application, End users -- Product information -- Technology application
Abstract

Many users would pay good money for an alternative to Microsoft's operating systems. But would they take one for free? That is the Linux question, and it's being answered right […]

Published
1999

40. From the trenches

Author

Brorson, Bruce

Subjects
User need, End user, Help desk software, Computer software industry -- Product information, End users -- Product information, Systems software -- Purchasing -- Product information
Abstract

The value of help desk software to corporate IT is often underestimated. As the challenge of employing talented, computer-savvy staffers becomes greater, help desk software can hold great promise for […]

Published
1999

41. Web waits for the Big One that may never arrive

Author

Dodge, John

Subjects
User need, Internet access, Cable television/data services, Company business management, Online services, End user, Internet, Online services -- Management -- Services, End users, Internet access -- Services, Internet -- Services
Abstract

Our page 1 story on tools pledging to alleviate Internet bottlenecks begs a more fundamental question: Could the Internet come tumbling down? People much smarter than me predicted the Internet's […]

Published
1999

42. The looming demise of the PC

Author

Arquette, Brett

Subjects
User need, Microcomputer industry, Future of computing, End user, Computer industry, Preview of coming year, Hand-held data device, Hand-held terminals -- Usage -- Product development, Hand-held computers -- Usage -- Product development, End users -- Usage, Computer industry -- Product development, Technological forecasting -- Usage
Abstract

People who purchase a pc with the belief that computer literacy is not necessary are kidding themselves. Still, millions of people, including my grandparents, are buying PCs with the mistaken […]

Published
1999

43. When attention comes first, technology last

Author

Taschek, John

Subjects
User need, End user, Computer software industry -- Product information, Internet software -- Product information, End users -- Product information, New business enterprises -- Product information
Abstract

Something is terribly wrong when a two-bit startup Internet company thinks it can deface a national treasure simply in the hope of capturing more eyeballs. Yet this is the state […]

Published
1999

44. Getting users out of the IT loop

Author

Coffee, Peter

Subjects
User need, Company business management, MIS, Information technology, User interface, Market trend/market analysis, End user, Information technology -- Management -- Design and construction, End users -- Forecasts and trends, User interface -- Design and construction -- Forecasts and trends, Management information systems -- Management -- Forecasts and trends
Abstract

In this week's fast-track feature on United Parcel Service and its IT investments (see Page 78), at the foundation of UPS' impressive system is the snowflakelike MaxiCode symbol-encoding data in […]

Published
1999

45. Labs'-Eye View: SilkPerformer 3.0

Author

Dyck, Timothy

Subjects
User need, Technology application, End user, Debugging/testing software, Computer software industry -- Testing -- Usage -- Technology application, Debugging software -- Usage, End users -- Usage -- Technology application
Abstract

Labs'-Eye View: SilkPerformer 3.0 By Timothy Dyck July 26, 1999 There's something incredibly seductive about automated testing tools like Segue Software's SilkPerformer. 'Testing' and 'mission-critical' are words that belong in […]

Published
1999

46. The coffee-maker school of PC design

Author

Arquette, Brett

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, Company business management, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, Market trend/market analysis, Computer industry, K6-based system, System design, Device driver, User need, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, End user, 680X0-based system, Computer software industry -- Product information -- Forecasts and trends, End users -- Product information, System design -- Management -- Product information, Systems analysis -- Management -- Product information, Device drivers -- Product information, Computer industry -- Product information -- Forecasts and trends, Microcomputers -- Design and construction -- Product information
Abstract

The coffee-maker school of PC design By Brett Arquette July 19, 1999 At times I think my coffee machine is smarter than my PC. I can actually remove the main […]

Published
1999

47. Crossing the great 'digital divide'

Author

Taschek, John

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, Market trend/market analysis, Internet, Computer industry, K6-based system, User need, Social issue, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Home computer market, End user, 680X0-based system, End users -- Forecasts and trends -- Social aspects, Computer industry -- Social aspects -- Forecasts and trends, Internet -- Social aspects -- Forecasts and trends, Microcomputers -- Social aspects -- Forecasts and trends
Abstract

Crossing the great 'digital divide' By John Taschek July 19, 1999 I hope no one is surprised by the recent Department of Commerce report that says there's a huge 'digital […]

Published
1999

48. The Great Systems Integrator Search

Author

Caton, Michael

Subjects
VAR, User need, Computer services industry, End user, Computer services industry -- Services, End users, Value-added resellers -- Services
Abstract

Looking for a good systems integrator or VAR today is like calling 1- 800-DENTIST to find a good tooth doctor. It's a crapshoot. What amazes me is that no one […]

Published
1999

49. Group therapy for computer problems

Author

Plotnick, Neil

Subjects
User need, MIS, Market trend/market analysis, Microcomputer industry, User group, End user, Computer industry, End users -- Forecasts and trends -- Social aspects, User groups -- Forecasts and trends -- Social aspects, Computer industry -- Social aspects -- Forecasts and trends, Management information systems -- Social aspects -- Forecasts and trends
Abstract

IT professionals are always clamoring for ways to learn new skills or hone the ones they have. One of the best sources for this information is peers--fellow 'prop-heads' who struggle […]

Published
1999

50. Legitimizing app outsourcing

Author

Degnan, Christa

Subjects
Industry association information, Company public relations, Support services, User need, Consortium, Company business planning, Company business management, Customer service, Computer services industry, End user, Trade and professional associations -- Services, Computer services industry -- Public relations -- Services, Computers -- Services, End users -- Planning -- Public relations, Consortia -- Planning, Customer service -- Management
Abstract

A group of 25 companies last week took the covers off a new initiative to set price and performance metrics for service providers to help move IT application outsourcing into […]

Published
1999

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