Now PC users say it with 'Voice Notes.' (new software adds recorded messages to documents) (Information Age) (Column)

Article Abstract:

Voice annotations features in document management software packages allow users to add spoken comments to memos, budgets or other documents. Although proponents of the systems claim they offer the equivalent of Post-It notes by voice, others complain that the feature uses too much memory and will annoy recipients with unnecessary chatter when a few written words would serve the same purpose. Some analysts feel that voice notes will be extremely popular with executives who do not want to have to type. They are also more personal than written comments. Full implementation of voice-annotation features on IBM-compatible microcomputers is hindered by the poor speakers found on most of the systems. Next Computer Inc and Apple are already equipping their systems with both speakers and microphones, while Simpact Associates Inc's ReMark voice annotation system uses a telephone connection, thus keeping the message private.

Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Computers, peripherals & software, Printed circuit boards, Computer software industry, Software industry, Software, Product development, Product information, Column, AAPL, Electronic mail systems, E-mail, Email, Product enhancement, Sound processing, Apple Inc., LOTS, Outlook, NeXT Computer Inc., Simpact Associates Inc.

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Thinking Machines names Doretti CEO; plan to emerge from Chapter 11 is filed

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Supercomputer innovator Thinking Machines has developed a reorganization plan and hired Robert L. Doretti, former sales executive at Wang Laboratories, to be its new CEO as it begins efforts to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy status. Thinking Machines was founded in 1984 and developed the first massively parallel computers that harness vast computing resources through many linked processors. The company developed some of the fastest computers in the world, but began experiencing financial difficulties in 1994 in the wake of defense spending cuts. Sales in 1994 dropped by more than half to $40.1 million and net losses were $54 million, resulting in layoffs of 200 of Thinking Machine's 425 employees. The company reorganization will aim for sales of $40 million in 1995 increasing to $74 million in 1997.

Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Digital Computers, Super, Management, Computer industry, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Chief executive officers, Supercomputers, Supercomputer, New Appointment, Thinking Machines Corp., Company Restructuring Company Reorganization, Doretti, Robert L.

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