The latest in computer couture

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The portable computer industry is exploring the world of fashion as companies develop products designed to be worn around the neck, on the wrist and over the shoulder. NEC is designing a line of colorful computers that can hang from the shoulders, arms, or head. Grid Systems' Palmpad computer is a 2.8 pound gray computer that operates with a stylus that writes on a 6.5-inch screen. Symbol Technologies introduces a hand-worn terminal for reading bar codes that can be used by warehouse workers to keep track of inventory. Infogrip Inc and Select Tech are working together on the Hip P which will be worn on the hip and appeal to the fashion needs of the general public. The product will come with a one-handed keyboard.

Computer integrated systems design, Product development, Technological forecasting, NEC Corp., SBL, Future of Computing, Infogrip Inc., Select Tech Inc.

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Computer programmers to lose overtime pay

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A modification in Federal labor law will mean that certain computer programmers will be reclassified as professional employees and will no longer be eligible for overtime pay. Computer industry trade groups sought the change, but most observers say it will have little effect on most companies where programmers are already treated as professionals. Under the change, computer programmers, software engineers, systems analysts and other computer workers who earn more than 6.5 times the minimum wage will no longer be eligible for overtime. The law's biggest effect will likely be on temporary or contract programmers who are often paid by the hour by companies who do not maintain their own staff of programmers.

Electronic computers, Computer programming services, Laws, regulations and rules, Compensation and benefits, Computer programmers, Wages and salaries, Salary, Programmer, Computer Industry, Legal Issues, Personnel Management, Government Regulation

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