Useful new tools for simple machines

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Borland International Inc introduces new versions of its Quattro Pro and dBASE IV software packages. Quattro Pro 4.0 operates on the MS-DOS platform, but functions like an MS Windows software package. The $495 program has an attractive interface, push-button controls, and requires only 640kbytes of memory and a small hard disk. Users can perform various spreadsheet functions including 'what if' calculations and bubble graphs. The new version also has speedbars that help activate common tools, but it cannot share data with other programs. Borland also introduces dBASE IV 1.5, a $795 data base management system that competes with Borland's Paradox software. The new version runs faster and can allows users to work with a mouse. Programming tools have been expanded and improved.

Computer software industry, Software industry, Product introduction, Product Announcement, Database management systems, DBMS software, Databases, Spreadsheets, Spreadsheet software, DBMS, Borland International Inc., Database, Enhancements, BORL, Borland Quattro Pro 4.0 (Spreadsheet software), Borland dBASE IV 1.5 (DBMS)

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Instant mail and other slick tricks: H-P and Lotus have a nifty little palmtop, and a pager in the works

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Hewlett-Packard Co and Lotus Development have jointly produced the HP 95LX ($699), which is an 11.6-ounce 'palmtop' microcomputer that runs MS-DOS 3.2 and Lotus 1-2-3 2.2, as well as executive organizing software developed by Lotus. Later in 1991, the 95LX will be modified so that it can capture and display messages sent over radio frequencies; that is, the device will function as a 'pager' and be able to receive electronic mail. The pager option is being developed in cooperation with Motorola Inc. Plans call for bundling the pager with the 95LX for under $1,000. People who purchase a 95LX now will be able to add a pager later.

Electronic computers, Instruments to measure electricity, Usage, Product development, Electronic mail systems, E-mail, Email, Hewlett-Packard Co., HWP, Motorola Inc., MOT, Lotus Development Corp., Radio pagers, Pagers (Communication devices), Laptop computers, Portable computers, LOTS, Laptop/Portable Computer, Pager Systems, Lotus 1-2-3 2.2 (Spreadsheet software), HP 95LX (Personal digital assistant)

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