Apple, IBM discuss swap of technology
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Apple Computer Inc and IBM are discussing a possible exchange of technologies. Apple is interested in a reduced instruction set computing (RISC) microprocessor that is used in IBM's RS 6000 workstation, and IBM is looking at Apple software, which could benefit IBM's OS/2 operating system. Negotiations are preliminary, and industry observers are skeptical that the talks will come to anything. Any talks between Apple and IBM, however, have important implications: if Apple decides to use an IBM chip for workstations, for example, it could mean an entry into the workstation market for Apple, a strengthened position in workstations for IBM; and a weakened market position for Motorola, Apple's chip supplier. IBM's interest in Apple's software could reduce IBM's dependence on Microsoft Corp, or it could help Apple to become a supplier in the software industry.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1991
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Apple's stock price falls amid concern its low-end PCs are slipping in market
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Apple Computer Inc's low-end microcomputers are losing their market share, which is accelerating a slide in Apple's stock price. Apple's stock declined nearly 6 percent Dec 11, 1989, and is down 21 percent from its highest point in Oct 1989. Sales of low-end microcomputers have been slow for months. Sales of computer systems based on Intel's microprocessors such as the 8088 and 8086 fell 55 percent from 1988. For a while, Apple products appeared to be unaffected by the industry slump, but now Apple may be succumbing, too. Since 1989, Apple executives have planned to improve the company's low-end offerings, but analysts say these machines are at least a year away.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1989
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