Motorola's new computer line to run multiple systems, relying on Windows
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Motorola has announced that its upcoming PowerPC-based computer product line will use Microsoft's Windows NT operating system as its primary platform, a move that spurns Motorola PowerPC partners Apple and IBM. Motorola's PowerPC products, which will range from PCs to network servers, are expected to ship in late 1996 or early 1997. The products have been dubbed universal computers because they are designed to run multiple operating systems. Officials at Motorola also stated that is was likely that it would also license the Apple Macintosh operating system for the new product line. Motorola, Apple and IBM formed an alliance in 1990 to design the PowerPC microprocessor in an attempt to challenge the powerful Microsoft Windows-Intel x86 alliance. Analysts note that the PowerPC partners did not move fast enough. Motorola states that it chose Windows NT because it believes that the operating system will be the cornerstone for tremendous future growth.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1995
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Jobs juices up Apple with surprise Gates deal
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Steve Jobs surprised the loyal Macintosh supporters at a MacWorld trade show by announcing an alliance with Microsoft. Bill Gates has agreed to invest $150 million in Apple in return for the right to install Microsoft's Web browser on new Macintosh computers. Jobs has accepted the position of Apple's interim chairman while the company searches for a leader for the company. He has also agreed to accept a position on the board. Apple's stock rose 33%, or $6.5625 to $26.3125 when Microsoft's investment was made known. Microsoft has also agreed to pay an additional $100 million to Apple as part of a cross-licensing deal and Apple has agreed to not pursue a lawsuit alligating Microsoft stole the look and feel of the Macintosh operating system for its Windows software.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1997
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Apple reports weak results for 3rd period
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Apple's 3d qtr 1993 operating margin is small, and the company suffers a large one-time restructuring charge. A loss of $188.3 million is reported, equating to $1.63 per share. A year ago Apple reported net income of $131.7 million. The company reports a seven percent increase in sales, from $1.74 to $1.86 billion, however. The termination of 2,500 workers resulted in a one-time charge of $320.9 million, a higher figure than was expected. Operating profits of only 9 cents per share occur, 65 cents lower than analysts expected. Due to a diminishing market for Apple Macintosh products, Apple's shares have declined 45 percent in 1993. The company currently holds only 12 percent of the world-wide microcomputer market share.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1993
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