All work and no play makes Mac a dull toy; PCs can be fun, too

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There are several ways that microcomputer users can customize their systems to be entertaining and express personal flair. The use of screen saving utilities, such as Berkeley Systems Inc's $29 After Dark, allows users to select from a wide range of images that are both entertaining and artistic. Screen savers prevent images from being burned into the monitor during periods of inactivity. After Dark is available in both Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Corp Windows graphical user interface (GUI) versions. Another way to customize a microcomputer is the use of Baseline Publishing Inc's Talking Moose, a $25 sound processing software package for the Macintosh that displays an animated moose that speaks various humorous phrases. Microsoft Windows users can also customize their interface by changing the 'wallpaper,' or screen background, as well as by designating specific sounds to be played at start-up or shut-down.

Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Usage, Software, Microcomputers, Column, Microsoft Windows (GUI), Sound processing, GUI, Utility programs, Utilities (Software), Graphical user interface, Desktop utilities, Microcomputer, Desktop Utility, Customization, Software packages, Berkeley Systems Inc., After Dark (Screen saver), Baseline Publishing Inc., Talking Moose (Sound processing software)

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Windows CE program tries to beat laptops with hand-held PCs

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Microsoft has been taking steps to ensure its place the Internet market of the future with its Windows CE operating system. Prior to its recent purchase of WebTV, Microsoft introduced Windows CE, which is a version of Windows designed for non-PC devices. The operating system is scaled-down, but it offers familiar features and a comfortable look and feel that is easy to work with. Machines with Windows CE, such as Philips Velo, come equipped with keyboards to input data that can be transferred back into a PC later on. The Velo is priced around $700, weighs about a pound and is the size of an average paperback book. HP is releasing its 320LX that will compete with the Velo. The 320LX is price comparatively with the Velo, but it does not come with a standard modem. The 320LX's total price is around $900 when a modem is included.

Electronic computers, Hand-held computers, Handheld computers, Product description/specification, Operating system, Operating systems (Software), Operating systems, Hewlett-Packard Co., HWP, Personal digital assistants, Personal digital assistant, Philips Gloeilampenfabrieken N.V., Microsoft Windows CE (Operating system), Philips Velo (Personal digital assistant), HP 320LX Palmtop PC (Personal digital assistant)

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