Weekly COMS reading fom CMP:
How to Buy... A Voice Modem : 0.78
Windows Magazine, April 01, 1998
Speed
Choose Wisely -- You have options to consider when looking at CE 2.0
handhelds-here's what you need to know before you buy. : 0.78
Windows Magazine, April 01, 1998
CE 2.0 makes life more complicated for buyers of Handheld PCs (HPCs).
Back in the CE 1.0 era-just last year-choosing an HPC wasn't terribly
difficult. They were all about the same, with only minor differences
among them. Now you have a lot
Use NT Workstation To Power Your LAN -- Save some cash and use
Microsoft's other NT as a small-business server. : 0.78
Windows Magazine, April 01, 1998
Think about networking the PCs in your office. Now think about the
best network operating system for the job. Windows NT Server 4.0?
Maybe. But if your networking needs are on the modest side-and your
budget is equally so-your next network
333MHz Gateway System Powers NT 4.0 : 0.78
Windows Magazine, April 01, 1998
What cranks out solid performance, has a wickedly fast hard disk and
offers great features? Here's a hint: Visualize a really speedy cow.
Now think Gateway 2000 E-3110 333, a new enterprise member of
Gateway's lineup that ships with Windows
Palm PCs Make Impressive Debut : 0.78
Windows Magazine, April 01, 1998
The Everex Freestyle Executive Palm PC is the first Windows CE-based
device available in the new, shirt-pocket-sized Palm PC (PPC) form
factor. Unlike older and larger CE-based Handheld PCs (HPCs), PPCs
lack a keyboard and Microsoft's Pocke
Programming : 0.78
Windows Magazine, April 01, 1998
Build forms-based 3Com PalmPilot applications from Windows with
Satellite Forms 1.5. The program's drag-and-drop development tool uses
the App Designer visual development environment to create multiform
database applications (using dBASE as
Windows CE Catches On : 0.78
Windows Magazine, April 01, 1998
Windows CE is no longer a laughing matter. Many high-tech observers-
including a few of us here at WINDOWS Magazine-expected the operating
system to generate little interest during its first year of availability,
but there's growing evidence
NT Sprinting Ahead -- The hype is ahead of windows NT technology, but
more VARs support NT than Unix : 0.78
VAR Business, March 30, 1998
Spurred by Unix VARs' skepticism of Microsoft Corp.'s claims for Windows
NT's scalability and stability, we sent out a challenge, via our
Gauntlet department, to Microsoft VARs. Tell us about your best
implementations, with enough detail to
Network Hardware : 0.78
VAR Business, March 30, 1998
3Com Corp.
Hidden Treasures -- VARs Discover The Secret of Successful
Partnerships Through Vendor Programs : 0.92
VAR Business, March 30, 1998
From a secluded retreat on a 106-acre pastoral campus a few minutes
from downtown Manhattan to a treasure trove of technical information
concealed by internet firewalls, vendor VAR programs have a host of
hidden jewels designed to simplify
Top Players Ignite Server NIC War -- INTEL and 3com stake claims to
new market in smarter server cards : 0.94
VAR Business, March 30, 1998
There is more to the recent server NIC announcements by 3Com Corp. and
Intel Corp. than meets the eye. On the surface, it seems like a simple
resumption of hostilities by these two longtime combatants, but this
particular skirmish has very
XML Makes Inroads Into The Enterprise -- HP, Cisco, others to use the
language for supply-chain apps : 0.78
Information Week, March 30, 1998
Enterprises are moving ahead with projects using the extensible markup
language, an emerging metalanguage that's expected to promote electronic
business by making it easier for companies to exchange information
among disparate systems.
3Com, Cabletron Don't Shine -- Both companies report disappointing
quarterly earnings, revenue : 0.86
Internet Week, March 30, 1998
Two leading internet-working companies, 3Com and Cabletron, turned in
disappointing quarterly results last week.
A Splash Of Java In Your Palm : 0.80
Internet Week, March 30, 1998
Handheld computing and embedded systems technology advanced last week
with vendors announcing Java implementations for the Palm computer-
formerly known as the PalmPilot-and Windows CE.
DSPs -- Four makers hold the lion's share of fast-growing market :0.78
Electronic Buyers News, March 30, 1998
Whereas some other IC product categories have been jolted by market
turbulence, DSPs are soaring in sunny skies.
3Com, Cabletron Results Below Analysts' Expectations : 0.84
Computer Reseller News, March 30, 1998
Santa Clara, Calif. -- 3Com Corp. and Cabletron Systems Inc. are
banking on strong second calendar quarters after both failed to meet
expectations for results issued last week.
Power of Partnership: Art of the Tech Deal -- Vendors pair up to share
technoligies : 0.82
Computer Reseller News, March 30, 1998
In addition to consolidation in the networking industry through mergers
and acquisitions, a growing number of vendors are joining forces on
technologies through alliances.
Palm Computing Palm III : 0.80
Computer Reseller News, March 30, 1998
The most successful digital assistant in the world has just received a
face-lift. Out from under wraps this month is the Palm III from Palm
Computing, a division of 3Com Corp. After working with the Palm III,
it was easy to see why the devi
IBM WorkPad : 0.78
Computer Reseller News, March 30, 1998
Another private-label version of the tried and true 3Com PalmPilot,
the WorkPad from IBM Personal Systems Group adds value with promises
of an application bundle that will include a Lotus Notes replicator.
The unit Test Center engineers rec
Everex Freestyle Palm PC : 0.78
Computer Reseller News, March 30, 1998
Among all the reviewed handheld devices built around the PalmPilot-like
form factor, Everex Systems Inc.'s Freestyle is by far the most versatile.
To be offered in three configurations and price points, the Microsoft
Windows CE device will
Cassiopeia E-10 Palm PC : 0.78
Computer Reseller News, March 30, 1998
Leveraging a form factor of the most successful PDA in history, the
Cassiopeia E-10 Palm PC from Casio Inc. is one of two products in this
review to run Windows CE in a 3Com Corp. PalmPilot frame. The other
is the Everex Freestyle, and both
VARs See Development Kits, Open Os As Key To Future : 0.86
Computer Reseller News, March 30, 1998
After years of being ridiculed on the comics page and dismissed as an
expensive toy, the handheld personal computer has matured and with it
the vendors and channel anxious to push the device from its roots in
the consumer market into the co
New World Technologies Settles Growing HPC Market : 0.78
Computer Reseller News, March 30, 1998
Ten years ago, Jonathan Glaser was slogging along in the austere,
high-pressure world of investment banking. The money was great, but he
hated every moment of his day.
Psion Series 5 : 0.82
Computer Reseller News, March 30, 1998
The CRN Test Center gave its Editors' Choice award to Psion PLC for its
Series 5 handheld PC. Offering the most flexible file compatibility,
synchronization capabilities and application functionality, the Series
5 and its powerful EPOC32 op
Greatness within grasp of handheld PCs -- Much more than a retail
product, workflow integration is key to success among VARs : 0.78
Computer Reseller News, March 30, 1998
New York -- As any traveling computer user will agree, some trips are
worthy of lugging a notebook PC around and some are not. Fortunately,
a new crop of handheld PCs offer some real alternatives.
Resellers Unite Back-End Systems And E-Commerce Sites -- Putting
the pieces in place : 0.78
Computer Reseller News, March 30, 1998
Irvine, Calif. -- Internet-savvy resellers are enjoying a wealth of
opportunities as businesses continue to expand their sales presence
via the Web.
HP Offers VARs Hub Exchange : 0.78
Computer Reseller News, March 30, 1998
Palo Alto, Calif. -- The Hewlett-Packard Co. is offering resellers a
new 24-port hub in exchange for one of two similar 12-port devices
that failed to work properly with several 10/100 autosensing NICs.
Techs Close Lukewarm, But Nasdaq Gains : 0.78
TechInvestor, March 26, 1998
Technology stocks closed mixed Thursday as the Dow Jones Industrial
Average slipped, but the Nasdaq squeaked out a modest gain.
Techs Sluggish As Nasdaq Slips : 0.78
TechInvestor, March 26, 1998
Technology shares gave back some of their recent gains at midday
Thursday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq slumped.
As Millennium Approaches, Vendors Offer Year 2000 Fixes : 0.78
TechWeb News, March 26, 1998
With little time to spare, a handful of vendors are offering retail
solutions to the year 2000 bug.
Handheld Computers Support Java; New Palm
Computers Debut : 0.84
TechWeb News, March 26, 1998
Handheld computing technology got a boost this week as vendors announced
Java implementations for Windows CE and for the Palm computer --
formerly known as the PalmPilot. Symbol Technologies, in Holtsville,
N.Y., also introduced a new, rugg
Techs Gain, But Dow Slips : 0.80
TechInvestor, March 25, 1998
Technology stocks jumped Wednesday on Microsoft's third quarter outlook,
but the Dow Jones Industrial Average couldn't hang on to gains.
Microsoft Leads Tech Stocks Higher : 0.80
TechInvestor, March 25, 1998
Technology stocks surged at midday Wednesday on Microsoft's third
quarter outlook as the Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average traded
at record levels.
3Com's 3Q Comes Up Short : 0.91
TechInvestor, March 24, 1998
3Com fell well below Wall Street estimates Tuesday with a third
quarter operating income of $7.4 million, or 2 cents per share, on
revenue of $1.25 billion.
Tech Surge Fuels Nasdaq : 0.80
TechInvestor, March 24, 1998
Investors shrugged off concerns about earnings to push technology
stocks higher Tuesday as the Nasdaq hit a new high.
Techs Push Nasdaq Into Record Territory : 0.78
TechInvestor, March 24, 1998
Investors shrugged off the latest round of profit warnings to push
technology stocks higher at midday Tuesday as the Nasdaq traded above
the 1800 mark.
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