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Recalls the marketing strategy of Microsoft Corp. for Windows 95. Use of the information technology press; Claims of technical excellence; Support for earlier applications.

Reports on the users' suspicions on Microsoft Corp.'s use of its Online Registration Wizard to get user information without the user's permission. Microsoft's reassurances of honorable intentions; Details on the program.

Reports that Microsoft Corp. has agreed with Software AG of North America Inc. to develop Network OLE object broker for Unix platforms and IBM's AS/400 MVS systems. Competition posed to Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA); Timetable for development; Uncertainty over whether Network OLE could be incorporated into Windows Nt when the latter is released.

Reports on Microsoft's announcement that there will be no product convergence for Windows 95 and Windows NT code base. Cairo as an object-oriented version of NT; Update called NT 3.6; Development of applications with the use of Win32 application programming interface (API); Windows 95 as the stepping stone to 32-bit applications; Introduction of Windows 95's version of Nashville.

Reports on Santa Cruz Operation Inc.'s unveiling of plans for its Intel-based Unix server product line, including a 64-bit version codenamed Olympus. Launching of OpenServer 5.0; Development of a special version of OpenServer for telecommunications customers; Key features of Olympus; Other projects planned by the company for specific niche markets.

Reports that many information executives are eagerly awaiting the release of the Windows 95 operating system in August 1995. Remarks from information executives about their plans to migrate to the Windows 95 environment.

Reports on the partnership between Microsoft Corp. and Digital Equipment Corp. to create three-tier computing architectures. Importance of the effort to the high-technology industry; Goals of the alliance; Remarks from the companies' officials.

Presents the results of a survey conducted by `InfoWorld' magazine on information systems managers' plan to adopt Microsoft Corp.'s Windows NT and Window 95 computer operating systems. Competition with International Business Machines Corp. OS/2 computer operating system; Market share of the companies; Comments from industry executives.

Compares the features of computer software Windows95 and Windows NT Workstation manufactured by Microsoft Corp. Provision of a Software Development Kit to allow NT to be used as a multimedia platform; Preference of customers for NT version. INSET: Win95 expectations reset, by Jason Pontin..

Reports on the reason why several information systems vendors have not yet committed to porting their applications to PowerPC. Demand for Microsoft Corp.'s Visual C++ compiler and development tool; Microsoft officials' comment on the current lack of applications for Windows NT for the PowerPC.

Presents information on the disagreement between the United States Department of Justice and Microsoft Corporation. Reasons for disagreement; Subpoena issued to Microsoft by Justice Department; Involvement of Microsoft Network strategy (MNS); Comments of Greg Shaw, Microsoft's manager of law and corporate affairs, Gervais Davis, partner at Davis and Schroeder law firm.

Reports on Microsoft Corp.'s efforts to support users expected to install its Windows 95 computer operating system. Product development schemes; Difficulties concerning the installation process; Provision of a Sniffer application for Windows 3.x; Business opportunities.

Reports on several personal computer (PC) vendors that will launch a new generation of servers to provide data-crunching capability needed in client/server environments at the PC Expo. HP's new server architecture, NetServer LS based on Intel's Extended Express motherboard design; IBM's PowerPC-based AS/400 series; Digital's Prioris HX 5100 MP.

Looks at observations by Microsoft Corporation officials on the outline of an operating system strategy for Windows NT. Expectations of Windows 95; Comments from Microsoft's Brad Silverberg; Integration of Windows 95 and Windows NT. INSET: Applications not supported by Windows 95 and Windows NT..

Reports on Microsoft Corp.'s efforts to facilitate the migration of information system (IS) managers' desktop clients to Windows NT Workstation. Windows NT upgrades for the same prices as Windows 95; Version of NT that will feature the Windows 95 graphical user interface (GUI); Analysts' remarks about the offer and Windows 95's limitations.

Features IBM's OS/2 Warp Connect network version. Integration of OS/2 Warp code with IBM and third-party network technologies; Comments of beta testers on the capabilities of Warp Connect; Installation process.

Focuses on the effect of a US Department of Justice lawsuit aiming to block Microsoft Corp.'s acquisition of Intuit Inc. on the latter's personal finance software users. Microsoft's plan to use Intuit's personal finance software as a springboard into the home banking market; Political motivations behind the Justice Department suit.

Reports on IBM Corp.'s plans to develop a new set of application programming interface (API) to pave the way for Windows developers to create applications for IBM's OS/2 operating system. Novell's plan to support OS/2 platform; Schedule for a technology demonstration at Novell headquarters; Elimination of some of the differences that exist between existing OS/2 APIs and the Win32 APIs.

Reports on Microsoft Corp.'s plan of holding a limited round of beta testing of Windows 95. Features of the M8 beta; Side effects of change; Possible offering of a patched version to Preview program participants; Beta testing as a way of locating bugs.

Reports on the architectural flaws in Windows 95 Beta computer operating system developed by Microsoft Corp. Failure by the company to execute a multitasking operating system compatible with 32-bit multithreaded applications; Circumstances allowing the discovery of the flaw; Efforts by Microsoft to repair the defect.

Features the 32-bit Windows 95 computer operating system from Microsoft Corporation. Splitting of the Windows world into 16-bit and 32-bit hemispheres; Reactions of computer developers concerning Microsoft's neglect of a key programming interface intended to bridge the gap between 16-bit and 32-bit applications.

Reports on the efforts of Microsoft Corp. to upgrade its Plug and Pray legacy hardware. Microsoft's main method of helping users with legacy hardware; Detailed specifications of standard hardware offerings.

Reports that Microsoft Corp. released the beta of Windows NT 3.51, an incremental upgrade of NT notable for the introduction of multithreaded OLE in speeding up the process of OLE subjects. Features of the Windows NT 3.51.

Reports on the turnaround of Microsoft Corp.'s business systems division on Windows NT Server contrary to forecasts in 1994. Microsoft's patience in revamping NT 3.5; Windows NT 3.5 as an alternative to Novell Inc.'s NetWare; Change attributed to substantial improvements in NT 3.5 over 3.1.

Focuses on Very Long Instruction Word (VLIW) systems as one of the developments in computer technology. Products based on the 64-bit technology by Hewlett-Packard Co., Intel Corp., and Microsoft Corp.; Microsoft's tailoring of its Memphis development effort; Intel-HP processor's core based on HP's PA-RISC technology; Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s work on incorporating VLIW.

Reports on the plans of International Business Machines (IBM) to rework its Workplace Operating System (OS) technology. Redefinition of OS personalities; Applications.

Reports that Microsoft Corp. has delayed the delivery date of Windows 95 operating system. Concern over Windows 95's ease of installation; Plug and Play capability; Beta testers' feedback on Windows 95 Beta 2. INSET: Plug and Play isn't easy..

Reports on the problems existing on both client and server versions of Microsoft's Windows NT 4.0 beta software. Fundamental features lacking in the software; Corporate users' expectations for the software; Implications for information technology managers who want to standardize on a single operating system.

Reports on plans by Microsoft Corporation of ship administration tools that lets (IS) information system shops manage Windows NT servers across the Internet using a Web browser. Similar plans by Novell Incorporated for NetWare servers; Demonstration of Microsoft's NT administration capability at Internet World; Comments from Gates.

Announces that Microsoft Corporation (Corp.) of the United States demonstrated three products at the 1996 Tech Ed exhibition in Los Angeles, California that would help World Wide Wide users create personal Web sites. Evaluation of the Peter Web Service, the WebPost Software Development Kit and the WebPost Wizard for Windows 95 and Windows NT; When the products are scheduled to be released on the United States market.

Reports on the launching of separate NT clustering initiatives by the Microsoft Corporation and Digital Equipment Corporation. When `WolfPack' is to be delivered; Distribution of a beta version by Digital; Comments from assistant city manager Brian Moura and others.

Reports that developers like Intel Corporation and Toshiba Corporation, are lending support to Microsoft Corporation's Personal Computer design, called Simply Interactive PC (SIPC). Comments from Carl Stork, Microsoft's director of Windows platforms; Key technology behind SIPC; SIPC features; Technologies to be showcased at WinHEC show in San Jose, California.

Reports on the impact of the arrival of the Exchange messaging server for Microsoft Corporation's BackOffice. Aims of Exchange server; What the debut of Exchange will mean for Microsoft; Key problems in choosing NT and BackOffice over network operating system; Cost of Exchange Server.

Reports that Sun Microsystems Incorporated, have stepped up its campaign at the Internet and Electronic Commerce Conference in New York. SunSoft Incorporated's three Internet development tools; Java Workshop; Comments from John Williams, product line manager for application development at SunSoft.

Reports that Microsoft Corporation and Object Management Group (OMG), are lobbying to make their architectures, the standard for transferring across the Internet. Comments from James Utzschneider, product manager for enterprise marketing at Microsoft.

Reports on Microsoft Corp.'s planned introduction of an Internet toolset called NCompass that allows plug-ins built for Navigator browsers from Netscape Communications Corp. to run on top of its Internet Explorer browser for Windows 95. Features; Capabilities; Attempt to up the ante in the company's protracted battle for control of the Internet.

Reports that computer operating system vendors are bundling facilities into their client and server operating systems that will let users seamlessly use the Internet to share files and applications. Integration of Internet browser and desktop graphical user interface to create a merged environment; Direct response to challenges from some companies. INSET: Caldera licenses WABI, by Judy DeMocker..

Reports that Microsoft Corporation is shipping the Windows 95 Service Pack, an upgrade to Windows 95. Aims of new Windows 95 Service Pack; Service Pack features; Price of Service Pack.

Reports on Microsoft Corporation's second beta release of Windows NT 4.0, that adds system management tools to Information System managers. Support for Direct Draw and Direct Sound; Comments from Megan Bliss, Windows NT workstation product manager.

Reports on the joint development effort by Santa Cruz Operation Incorporated and Hewlett-Packard Company, to create a new 64-bit Unix operating system, at UniForum. OS, code-named Summit 3DA; Comments from SCO President, Alok Mohan; Summit 3DA features.

Focuses on the Unified Unix initiative based on a 64-bit operating system being developed by Hewlett-Packard Co. and the Santa Cruz Operation Inc. Specifications for a next-generation multiplatform operation system technology called Summit 3DA; Product development plans from other vendors; Comments from industry executives.

Reports that 13 personal computer (PC) server manufacturers are lining up to show support for Microsoft Corp.'s Internet Information Server (IIS) software. Plans to embed IIS into Windows NT 4.0; Marketing for the software; Bundling of the software with servers. INSET: FTP plans NT Web server, by Nick Wingfield..

Reports on Unix system software provider Santa Cruz Operation Inc.'s (SCO) plan to bundle Internet services directly in its operating systems. Elimination of the need for separate Internet servers from companies such as Netscape Communications Corp.; Project Atlas as name of SCO's strategy; Sun Microsystems' dominance of the Internet server market.

Reports on Sun Microsystems Inc.'s introduction of a set of devices needed to support its Java computer program language at the Demo 96 convention in Indian Wells, California. Description of new chips introduced by the company; Demonstration of a system that ran Java applets on a microSparc chip configured with 8MB of RAM and no operating system; Cost of a terminal equipped with the UltraJava chip.

Reports on the wholesale commitments made by many large interconnect synthesis (IS) sites to Windows NT Workstation 4.0, even before its major release. Background on the Windows NT; Critical factors that need to be evaluated with NT; Microsoft's efforts to meet the criteria before NT's final release.

Reports on International Business Machines Corp.'s release of OS/2 for the PowerPC by special order. Attempt to challenge the Windows-Intel duopoly; Delay in the release of the product.

Reports on Microsoft Corp.'s shipment of early beta copies of its Windows NT 4.0 upgrade to 32 core developers and users in December 1995. Non-inclusion of Network OLE among the beta's items; Use of Network OLE to build enterprisewide client/server applications; Flaws of Network OLE; General beta test for NT 4.0 in January 1996.

Reports on the introduction of `Cairo', a file system and directory from Microsoft Corporation. Features of Cairo; Application and description of system.

Features Affinity, a set of tools that integrates Microsoft Corp.'s Windows NT and Digital's 64-bit OpenVMS 7.0 in a three-tier computing environment. OpenVMS as a back-end data server; Windows NT as an application server; Ability of users to develop and manage both decision support and transaction processing applications across NT and OpenVMS platforms; Affinity supporters.

Cites a study conducted by research firm First Albany Corp. showing that several independent software vendors (ISVs) have not yet released their applications in native Windows 95 form. Certification to carry Windows 95 logo; Underestimation of sales of Windows 95; Corporate users' addition of native Windows 95 support to checkoff features.