Adobe tackles the paper glut with a software for all systems

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Adobe Systems Inc is working on a software technology, code-named Carousel, which would extend its PostScript printing language for use as a platform-independent software architecture. Such a technology could function as a standard, so that users of MS-DOS microcomputers could operate in the same software environment as users of MS Windows, UNIX or the Apple Macintosh. Adobe is extending the PostScript technology to include audio and video data, so that the new technology would support multimedia applications as well. This sort of technology is seen as a major step in the direction of an all-digital, paperless automated office. Other companies, notably Microsoft Corp, are working to develop similar systems.

Standard, Standardization, Column, Adobe Systems Inc., ADBE, Document management systems, Document processing, Product enhancement, Text processing software, Word processing software, Multimedia technology, Multimedia systems, Office automation software, Office applications software, Page description languages, Page Description Language, Multivendor Systems, Compound-document architecture, Compound document architecture

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I.B.M. is joining Metaphor to create a new software

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IBM and Metaphor Computer Systems of Mountain View, CA, announce they have formed Patriot Partners in a joint venture agreement. The goal of Patriot Partners is to design go-between software that will enable other software developers to create just one version of an application that would be able to run on several operating systems. No details about the new software are available, and Patriot does not expect it to be commercially available for two or three years. Analysts say the involvement by IBM in the project shows that the computer maker wants to lessen its dependence on Microsoft Corp, with whom it has endured stormy relations of late. Microsoft is reportedly developing similar software.

Management, Operating systems (Software), Joint ventures, International Business Machines Corp., IBM, Compatibility (Computers), Operating System, Software Packages, Compatible Software, Joint Venture, Metaphor Computer Systems, Patriot Partners

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A bright new number beyond Lotus's 1-2-3; network program aids diversification

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Lotus Development Corp's Notes is computer network software that provides both computerized bulletin boards and electronic mail, and represents Lotus's attempt to diversify its product line. It is not expected that Notes will provide the computer software company with any significant revenue for several years, but it will help change its image as a one-product company. Lotus is adopting a conservative strategy with Notes and is keeping it out of conventional software outlets by selling it only through direct sales. Lotus's income in 1989 was $67.9 million on revenue of $556 million.

Computer networks, E-mail, Email, Lotus Development Corp., Spreadsheets, Spreadsheet software, LOTS, Networks, Data Communications Software, Strategic Planning, Computer Software Industry, Bulletin Board, Bulletin board services (BBS), Software packages, Lotus Notes (Workgroup software)

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