Computer conferees hear PCs could go with buggy whips; Agenda 96 gathering focuses on new markets, products without Microsoft muscle

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Computer industry executives used the annual meeting at the Agenda 96 conference as a forum to bash Microsoft for its dominance of the software industry, and to explore fresh technologies that would provide new opportunities for young companies. The Agenda conference, held in Scottsdale, AZ, has become a haven for executives who wish to criticize Microsoft, which sent no representatives. Some executives predicted that new technologies such as the Internet would eventually make the PC, and Microsoft's domination of it, obsolete. Sun Microsystems stated that it was developing a new terminal that would sell for as little as $200, which would be connected via the Internet to workstations. The World Wide Web portion of the Internet was also praised for its technical potential and openness. Sun's Java multimedia Web authoring language is openly available to all users, unlike Microsoft's proprietary platforms.

Analysis, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Trade show report, Trade shows, Industry Trend Or Event

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Apple's fate lies in hands of Markkula

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Apple Chmn A.C. 'Mike' Markkula will ultimately be responsible for agreeing to the speculated merger with Sun Microsystems. Markkula has been behind many of the company's decisions since its inception in 1979, including the ouster of Steve Jobs, Apple's original CEO, in 1985, as well as the ouster of CEO John Sculley in 1993. Analysts suggest that Markkula's consent is required for all major Apple decisions, being Apple's most critical board member. Markkula maintains approximately 3.7 million of Apple shares, valued at nearly $112 million, and has made significant portions of his fortune in association with both Intel and Apple's IPOs. Markkula is known throughout the industry as a man of diverse interests, and his constant support of Apple CEO Michael Spindler is an indication of his belief in Apple's ability to right its course.

Management, Officials and employees, AAPL, Personality profile, Apple Inc.

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Sampling of start-ups shows how the Internet inspires

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The Internet has provided the inspiration for several new start-up companies. One such company is emWare, which makes Web browser software that allows users to operate their office equipment, home appliances and manufacturing tools through remote control. SiRF Technology is a chip and software developer that creates GPS enabled products, which its customers add to consumer goods. PockScience makes a small, pocket size device that can communicate through a standard phone without having to plug anything in. The ideaMarket has a Web site that provides specific intellectual property to users for anywhere from $1 to $500. Third Age Media is a publishing company that is geared toward the retirement community that is using the Web to create a more interesting life for themselves.

Prepackaged software, Computer Software, Software Publishers, Planning, Software, Services, Internet, Internet service providers, Internet services, Internet service provider, Company internet strategy, emWare Inc., SiRF Technology Inc. (Bracknell Berkshire, England), PocketScience Inc, ideaMarket Inc., Third Age Media

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