Software makers offer to help ... themselves
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Microsoft is conspicuously absent from a new software policy statement that pledges to halt Windows 95 default applications. Netscape, Novell, Real Networks and Sun Microsystems are among the 23 software companies that signed the 'Ask, Tell & Help' policy in late Jul 1998, vowing to notify users before assigning programs that open files. The policy also promises that default files will inform users of any limits in their ability to read or write files they propose to handle, and refer users to other, more authorized applications to open files. Default applications help customers by allowing them to click on a file and open it, but some applications usurp users's wishes to assign a specific application for this task. The 23 companies behind the new policy are pressuring Microsoft to direct users to their sites, especially ir regard to multimedia files. Microsoft received no advance notice of the policy, according to Windows Marketing Director Yusuf Mehdi.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1998
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Desktop studio for home video buffs
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Pinnacle Systems' $200 Studio 400 software allows Pentium-class computer or Web site users to convert informal home videos into watchable movies. Studio 400 is less sophisticated than Macintosh-based Avid and other professional video editing systems, but it easily outperforms online movies. Users also should be aware that Studio 400 demands specific equipment as well as patience in setup and disassembly. The peripheral requires Windows 95 or Windows 98, in addition to camcorders that operate the Sony LANC system for handling instructions. VCRs must accept controls from a standard infrared remote, which will force most owners to relocate the VCR next to the television. Most VCRs are compatible, but their memories will probably need to be reset. Editing sessions involving Studio 400's eight cables will last approximately 60 minutes each, unless owners provide a separate VCR and camcorder.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1998
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Office 2000 is well connected
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Microsoft has completely overhauled their office business suite line of software with the introduction of Office 2000. Users will find that the best feature of Office 2000 is its seamless interaction with the Internet. For example, all programs have the option of being saved in HTML format and are immediately ready for uploading onto the Internet. Additionally, e-mails with Web links are instantly navigable with Microsoft Outlook. Office 2000 also comes with the ability to diagnose and fix its own programs.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1999
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