IBM to join ranks of firms developing computers that recognize handwriting

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IBM plans to license software from Go Corp for the hand-held computers it is developing. The new products are IBM's first ventures into electronic note pads with handwriting character recognition capabilities. IBM usually uses Microsoft Corp's operating systems for its microcomputers but no longer wishes to rely on one vendor for software. IBM also expresses concern that Microsoft bases its software for note pads on MS-DOS. IBM believes MS-DOS is keyboard-oriented and cannot be appropriately used as an operating system for other types of input. IBM intends the new computers for mobile workers who are not comfortable using a keyboard and would rather enter handwritten notes. IBM's interest in Go's software and in note-pad computers generally is expected to increase interest by other firms in developing such products.

Prepackaged software, Software, International Business Machines Corp., IBM, Licensing agreements, GO Corp., Optical character readers, Licensing, Handwriting, OCR software

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Apple plans to launch product lines aimed at consumer electronics market

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Apple Computer Inc will introduce new products that will target consumer electronics markets. Apple also plans to license operating system software to consumer electronics companies for use in their products. Compact disk-based devices with multimedia capabilities are planned for 1992. A pocket-sized information device is planned for 1993. Apple will depend on partners in an attempt to begin a new industry of personal information products. Apple's partners are not named, but Sony Corp is likely to be one of them.

Computers, peripherals & software, Computer industry, Consumer electronics industry, Consumer electronics, AAPL, Multimedia technology, Multimedia systems, Apple Inc., Strategic Planning

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