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1. HP's NewWave builds on Windows 3.0

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Software quality, User interface, GUI, Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Product information, NewWave 3.0 (Graphical user interface), Software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, User interface -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information, Graphical user interface -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

V I T A L S I G N S By Ryan Davis-Wright The goal of integrating various programs is to provide a common interface for applications and to share […]

Published
1990

2. Speedy Athena proves the 286 chip is still alive and kicking

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, Processor speed, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Home computer market, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, USIT Corp. -- Product information, US Integrated Technology Athena (Microcomputer), Processor speed -- Product information, Evaluation -- Product information, Microcomputers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright Is the 286 PC era over? Not according to the results of PC Week's tests on the recently released 25MHz 286 PC from US Integrated Technology (USIT). […]

Published
1990

3. Desqview, Omniview capture favor

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
64-bit operating system, 32-bit operating system, Software quality, Desktop utility, Operating system, Sunny Hill Software -- Product information, Quarterdeck Office Systems Inc. -- Product information, DESQview (GUI) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Omniview (Utility program), Software -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Operating systems -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Concurrent programming -- Product information, Evaluation -- Product information, Utility programs -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Multitasking -- Product information
Abstract

Desqview, Omniview Capture Favor Corporate developers dissatisfied with the single-tasking abilities of DOS, but unwilling to change to a different operating system, have begun to develop their own multitasking applications […]

Published
1988

4. Utilities ease task of AutoCAD file management

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan, Janus, Susan, and Dang, Lori

Subjects
Disk/file management software, Software quality, Desktop utility, Cyco International Inc. -- Product information, Applications Publishing Inc. -- Product information, CAD Systems Unlimited Inc. -- Product information, Custom Micro Systems -- Product information, AutoManager 3.07 (Utility program), Slick 4.0 (Utility program), QuickSee 3.01 (Utility program), CADView II 3.05 (Utility program), AutoCAD (CAD software) -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Software -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer-aided design -- Product information, Add-in/on software -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information, Utility programs -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer files -- Product information
Abstract

CAD users who require quick examination of Autodesk Inc.'s AutoCAD drawings and an efficient means of managing AutoCAD drawing files have had to look beyond the bulky code and primitive […]

Published
1989

5. Trio satisfies weighty demands of OS/2

Author

Kramer, Matt, Davis-Wright, Ryan, and Tracy, Martha

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Home computer market, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Zenith Data Systems Corp. -- Product information, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product information, Compaq Computer Corp. -- Product information, Compaq Deskpro 25 (Microcomputer) -- Evaluation, OS/2 1.1 (Operating system) -- Evaluation, IBM PS/2 70 A21 (Microcomputer) -- Evaluation, Zenith Data Systems Z-386/25 (Microcomputer) -- Evaluation, Microcomputers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

The migration from DOS to OS/2 has been predictably slow, but there has been some action on the OS/2 front. Software developers are slowly rolling out OS/2 applications, and more […]

Published
1989

6. Few portables are ready to handle demands of OS/2

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Laptop/portable computer, 64-bit operating system, 32-bit operating system, Operating system, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product information, Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. -- Product information, Compaq Computer Corp. -- Product information, Toshiba T5200 (Portable computer), IBM PS/2 P70 (Portable computer), Compaq SLT/286 (Portable computer), Notebook computers -- Product information -- Evaluation, Operating systems -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Laptop computers -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Portable computers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, OS/2 -- Product information
Abstract

Although there are many powerful portables on the market today, only a few of them offer OS/2. In fact, many manufacturers are just releasing OS/2 versions for their desktop models, […]

Published
1989

7. NetWare 4.0 VLMs: a primer: Virtual Loadable Modules let you serve clients individual portions of network functionality

Author

Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Network operating system, NetWare 4.0 (Network operating system) -- Design and construction -- Product information, Computer software industry -- Product information, Network operating systems -- Design and construction -- Product information
Abstract

When established programs undergo major face-lifts, it's often 'out with the old, in with the new.' And Novell Inc.'s NetWare 4.x is certainly no exception. Systems administrators, to keep from […]

Published
1993

8. With NDS, LAN managers have to stick together

Author

Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Network operating system, Novell Inc. -- Product information, NetWare (Network operating system) -- Usage -- Product information, Computer software industry -- Product information, Network operating systems -- Usage -- Product information
Abstract

Of all the differences between NetWare 3.x and NetWare 4.x, probably the least understood (and looked at most warily) is NetWare Directory Services. NDS replaces the simple, easy-to-understand bindery system […]

Published
1993

9. HP trims down and speeds up NewWave

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
64-bit operating system, Object-oriented programming, 32-bit operating system, Reusable code, User interface, Distributed object technology, Operating system, GUI, Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Product information, NewWave 3.0 (Graphical user interface), Operating systems -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, User interface -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Object-oriented programming -- Evaluation -- Product information, Graphical user interface -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright Hewlett-Packard Co.'s (HP's) NewWave 3.0, an object-oriented, Windows-based operating environment, is sleeker, faster and easier to use than its previous version. The upgrade, which became available last […]

Published
1990

10. Apricot's Qi 660i PC promises to impress

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Microcomputer, Evaluation, Apricot in Canada Computers Inc. -- Product information, Apricot Qi 660i (Microcomputer) -- Evaluation, Microcomputers -- Evaluation
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright In a world of all-too-boring computers, each sporting essentially the same features, the Qi 660i, from Apricot North America, stands out as a refreshing alternative. This smartly […]

Published
1989

11. Tandy delivers first MCA-compatible PC

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Home computer market, Intel-compatible system, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Tandy 5000 MC (Microcomputer), Compatible hardware -- Product introduction -- Usage -- Product/service Evaluations, Upward/downward compatibility -- Product introduction -- Usage, Compatible computers -- Product introduction -- Usage -- Product/service Evaluations, Compatible software -- Product introduction -- Usage, Forward compatibility -- Product introduction -- Usage, Micro Channel Architecture -- Usage, Microcomputers -- Product introduction -- Usage -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright First out of the starting gates in the race to deliver a computer compatible with IBM's Micro Channel architecture (MCA) machines is Tandy Corp., with its Tandy […]

Published
1988

12. T1600: portable power for people on the go

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Laptop/portable computer, Toshiba America Inc. -- Product information, Toshiba T1600 (Portable computer), Notebook computers -- Evaluation -- Product information, Laptop computers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Portable computers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright The new battery-powered, 80C286-based T1600 laptop from Toshiba America Inc. may be the perfect traveling companion for power telecommuters. Zipping along at 12MHz, the $4,999 T1600 is […]

Published
1989

13. Low-cost software excels at creating simple graphs

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Software quality, Software Publishing Corp. (Teaneck, New Jersey) -- Product information, PFS:First Graphics (Computer graphics software), Software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Graphics software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Low-Cost Software Excels at Creating Simple Graphs Whether a paperless office will ever be possible remains hotly debated, but there's no disagreement that each piece of paper floating around an […]

Published
1988

14. NEC UltraLite packs high-tech pizzazz into a 4-pound package

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Laptop/portable computer, Performance improvement, NEC Home Electronics (U.S.A.) Inc. -- Product information, NEC UltraLite (Notebook computer), Notebook computers -- Evaluation -- Product information, Compatible hardware -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Upward/downward compatibility -- Product information -- Evaluation, Compatible software -- Product information -- Evaluation, Laptop computers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Forward compatibility -- Product information -- Evaluation, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright NEC Home Electronics Inc.'s 4.4-pound UltraLite has finally hit the streets -- and it was worth the wait. The notebook-sized, black-matte laptop, as technologically advanced as it […]

Published
1989

15. Hard-disk controller clears bottlenecks: Cache-RAM controller board saves time, boosts productivity

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
10GB - 14.99GB hard disk drive, Semiconductor memory, 15GB - 19.99GB hard disk drive, Software/hardware leasing, Cache memory, 20GB - 25GB hard disk drive, Distributed Processing Technology Corp. -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies, Distributed Processing Technology SmartCache PM3011 (Peripheral controller) -- Evaluation, Memory (Computers) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies -- Product/service Evaluations, Cache memory -- Equipment and supplies -- Product information, Disk caching -- Equipment and supplies -- Product information, Computers -- Equipment and supplies -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Disk drives -- Equipment and supplies -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright Many network administrators and corporate users who handle large amounts of data are facing a grave system-performance problem: Even the fastest 80386-based computers and the speediest hard […]

Published
1989

16. DOS extenders offer development solution that works right now

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
64-bit operating system, 32-bit operating system, Operating system, Operating systems -- Equipment and supplies
Abstract

DOS Extenders Offer Development Solution That Works Right Now While Microsoft Corp. and IBM have been busy pushing OS/2 throughout the marketplace, savvy corporations and developers are using DOS extenders […]

Published
1988

17. Manuscript upgrade prompts praise

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Document editing software, Word processing software, Product enhancement, Lotus Development Corp. -- Product information -- Product enhancement, Manuscript 2.0 (Word processing software), Word processing software -- Product enhancement -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Word processing -- Product information, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Manuscript Upgrade Prompts Praise The latest version (2.0) of Manuscript, Lotus Development Corp.'s word processor, is receiving a thumbs-up from those in corporations who are using it not only as […]

Published
1988

18. NEC's VGA-only MultiSync 2A unseats the II

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
NEC Home Electronics (U.S.A.) Inc. -- Product information, NEC Home Electronics MultiSync 2A (Video display module), Video monitors -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright Riding on the heels of the prominent MultiSync II, NEC Home Electronics (U.S.A) Inc. recently began shipping the MultiSync 2A -- one of two models poised as […]

Published
1989

19. Memory managers help users make the most of DOS programs

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Software quality, Storage capacity, Desktop utility, Qualitas Inc. -- Product information, Quarterdeck Office Systems Inc. -- Product information, 386Max (Operating system enhancement), QEMM-386 (Operating system enhancement), Software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Memory refresh (Computers) -- Product information, Memory compaction -- Product information, Memory management -- Product information, Memory mapping -- Product information, Memory protection -- Product information, Evaluation -- Product information, Memory partitioning -- Product information
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright A new group of software tools has been created to help DOS programs make better use of 386 memory. The two most notable products are QEMM-386 from […]

Published
1989

20. New Wave is cornerstone of object-oriented power

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan and Lewallen, Dale

Subjects
Object-oriented programming, Reusable code, Software quality, Distributed object technology, Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Evaluation, NewWave (GUI) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Software -- Evaluation -- Usage -- Product/service Evaluations, Object-oriented programming -- Usage, Evaluation -- Usage
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright and Dale Lewallen Hewlett-Packard Co.'s NewWave lies at the crossroads of three important trends in software design. First, it emphasizes ease of use with the icon-based NewWave […]

Published
1989

21. Works 2.0 packs low-end punch

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Document editing software, Business application suite, Word processing software, Microsoft Corp. -- Product information, Microsoft Works 2.0 (Integrated software), Word processing software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Integrated software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright Microsoft Corp. has raised the ante in bidding for the hearts and minds of computer software neophytes with the delivery of Microsoft Works version 2.0 for the […]

Published
1989

22. Competitive CAD for less: American Small Business Computers Inc., DesignCAD 3.1, $299

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan and Moser, Karen

Subjects
Virtual LAN, Software quality, Pre-packaged LAN, LAN, American Small Business Computers Inc. -- Product information, DesignCAD 3.1 (CAD software), Local area networks -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Software -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer-aided design -- Product information, Memory -- Product information, Evaluation -- Product information, Graphics software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Competitive CAD for Less AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS COMPUTERS INC., DESIGNCAD 3.1, $299 DesignCAD 3.1 requires only 512K bytes of memory, making it suitable for 640K-byte computers with network drivers loaded. […]

Published
1989

23. Good performer, lacks features

Author

Kramer, Matt and Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Home computer market, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product information, IBM PS/2 70 A21 (Microcomputer), Evaluation -- Product information, Microcomputers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Good Performer, Lacks Features IBM, PS/2 MODEL 70 A21, $14,198 (8M bytes of memory, VGA monitor and 387 math coprocessor) The PS/2 Model 70 A21 is a strong multitasking machine. […]

Published
1989

24. Slow disk weakens performance

Author

Kramer, Matt and Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Home computer market, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Compaq Computer Corp. -- Product information, Compaq Deskpro 25 (Microcomputer), Evaluation -- Product information, Microcomputers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Slow Disk Weakens Performance COMPAQ COMPUTER CORP., DESKPRO 25 MODEL 110, $15,935 (5M bytes of memory, VGA monitor and 387 math coprocessor) The Deskpro 25 has won plaudits as a […]

Published
1989

25. NEC 'two-in-one' graphics card saves money, expansion space

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Special-purpose adapter/controller, General-purpose adapter/controller, NEC Home Electronics (U.S.A.) Inc. -- Product information, NEC MultiSync Graphics Engine (Graphics coprocessor), Boards/cards (Computers) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer graphics -- Equipment and supplies -- Product information, Graphics boards/cards -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright NEC Home Electronics (U.S.A.) Inc.'s MultiSync Graphics Engine AT is the first graphics product to merge Video Graphic Array (VGA) resolutions with the power of Texas Instruments […]

Published
1989

26. DeScribe aims for big splash in PM word-processing plunge

Author

Picarille, Lisa and Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Beta testing, Document editing software, Software quality, Word processing software, Lennane Advanced Products Inc. -- Product information, OS/2 Presentation Manager (GUI) -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, DeScribe (Word processing software), Software -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Beta testing -- Product information, Word processing software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

By Lisa Picarille and Ryan Davis-Wright Lennane Advanced Products Inc. has jumped into the deep end of the pool with its debut offering, which is expected to be the first […]

Published
1989

27. Zodiac's 33MHz 386: a star is born

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Home computer market, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, ZTI Industries Ltd. -- Product information, Zodiac Technologies Industries FiveStar 33/D (Microcomputer), Evaluation -- Product information, Microcomputers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright They don't make every component, but mail-order firm Zodiac Technologies Industries Ltd. (formerly FiveStar Computers Inc.) knows how to put a 33MHz 386 PC together. The company's […]

Published
1989

28. Upgrade options and prices differ among 32-bit RAM boards

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan, Zimmerman, Michael, and Faust, Maureen

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, Semiconductor memory, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Home computer market, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Special-purpose adapter/controller, General-purpose adapter/controller, Advanced Logic Research Inc. -- Product information, Dell Inc. -- Product information, Compaq Computer Corp. -- Product information, AST Research Inc. -- Product information, Compaq Deskpro 386/25 (Microcomputer) -- Evaluation, Dell Computer Dell 325 (Microcomputer) -- Evaluation, AST Research Premium 386-25 (Microcomputer) -- Evaluation, Advanced Logic Research FlexCache 25386Z (Microcomputer) -- Evaluation, Memory (Computers) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Boards/cards (Computers) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information, Microcomputers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

With memory-intensive applications, such as Microsoft Windows, Lotus 1-2-3 3.0 and OS/2, the PC revolution has moved into the realm of multimegabyte machinery. To support such applications and guarantee maximum […]

Published
1989

29. From bobsleds to biotech, it's a new era in model making

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
CAD/CAM/CIM system, CAD-CAM systems -- Usage
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright Computer-aided manufacturing turns the electronic dreams of computer-aided design into reality. It's more than just a connection between the drawing and the tool: CAM has to take […]

Published
1989

30. Horizon eases forms processing; Windows powers WYSIWYG software

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Software quality, FormMaker Software Inc. -- Evaluation, Horizon (Banking/finance/investment software), Software -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation, Graphics software -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Forms design
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright For the increasing number of companies that are producing business forms in-house -- from invoices to purchase orders -- FormMaker Software Inc., of Mobile, Ala., just made […]

Published
1989

31. HyperPAD: PCs get HyperCard's power

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Object-oriented programming, Reusable code, Software quality, Distributed object technology, Brightbill-Roberts and Company Ltd. -- Product information, HyperPad (Program development software), Software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Usage -- Product/service Evaluations, Compatible hardware -- Product information -- Usage -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Upward/downward compatibility -- Product information -- Usage -- Evaluation, Compatible software -- Product information -- Usage -- Evaluation, Object-oriented programming -- Usage -- Product information, Forward compatibility -- Product information -- Usage -- Evaluation, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright While Macintosh users enjoy the power and flexibility of Apple Computer Inc.'s HyperCard, PC users are anxiously awaiting an applications-development program of the same stature for their […]

Published
1989

32. ViewPoint eases project wrangling; software offers power and flexibility for project managers

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Software quality, Project management software, Computer Aided Management Inc. -- Product information, ViewPoint 3.1 (Project management software), Software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Industrial project management -- Product information, Project management -- Product information, Evaluation -- Product information, Project management systems -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright With its latest release of ViewPoint, Computer Aided Management Inc. (CAM), has given project managers what they've been waiting for: a PC program that's easy to use, […]

Published
1989

33. Aurora 1024 delivers fast, splashy graphics

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Special-purpose adapter/controller, General-purpose adapter/controller, Enertronics Research Inc. -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies, Enertronics Research Aurora 1024 (Graphics board), Boards/cards (Computers) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies -- Product/service Evaluations, Color computer graphics -- Equipment and supplies -- Product information, Graphics boards/cards -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright Among the first out of the gates in the race to mimic the splashy IBM 8514 graphics adapter is a software-compatible board from Enertronics Research Inc., of […]

Published
1989

34. Programmers cross bridge to batch-file access

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Application installation/distribution software, Code generator, Application development software, GUI, Softbridge Inc. -- Product information, Microsoft Windows (GUI) -- Usage, Bridge-286 (Program development software), Bridge-386 (Program development software), Program generators -- Evaluation -- Usage -- Product information, Batch processing -- Product information, Program development software -- Usage -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Code generators -- Evaluation -- Usage -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Graphical user interface -- Product information -- Usage -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright While Microsoft Corp.'s Windows has been billed as an operating environment, it lacks Windows-based programming features and utilities like those that typically come with DOS. For example, […]

Published
1989

35. Springboard Publisher: PageMaker junior?

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
DTP software, Software quality, DTP extension, Desktop publishing technology, Springboard Software Inc. -- Product information, Publisher (DTP sofware), Software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Desktop publishing -- Product information, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

Springboard Publisher: PageMaker Junior? Springboard Software Inc.'s soon-to-be-released Publisher is a simple yet functional page-layout program for those who are looking for an inexpensive way to create newsletters, fancy memos […]

Published
1989

36. VGA image-grabber captures kudos; buyers like low cost of Publishers' VGA

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
DTP software, DTP extension, Desktop publishing technology, Special-purpose adapter/controller, General-purpose adapter/controller, ABV Electronics Ltd. -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies, Publishers' VGA (Circuit board), Compatible hardware -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Upward/downward compatibility -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies -- Evaluation, Boards/cards (Computers) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies -- Product/service Evaluations, Compatible software -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies -- Evaluation, Image processing -- Equipment and supplies -- Product information, Forward compatibility -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies -- Evaluation, Desktop publishing -- Equipment and supplies -- Product information
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright Until recently, the integration of video images into desktop publishing was a convoluted, expensive process. As recently as four years ago, users had to shell out about […]

Published
1989

37. UltraVision boosts EGA resolution, clarity

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Graphics accelerator/display board, Sound/graphics board, Special-purpose adapter/controller, General-purpose adapter/controller, Product enhancement, Personics Corp. (Redwood City, California) -- Product information -- Product enhancement, UltraVision (Operating system enhancement), Boards/cards (Computers) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product enhancement -- Product/service Evaluations, Video monitors -- Product enhancement -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Graphics boards/cards -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product enhancement -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright Owners of Enhanced Graphics Adapter (EGA) monitors who hunger for the finer points of the Video Graphics Array (VGA) standard but are reluctant to scrap their hardware […]

Published
1988

38. Visual edge: halftone printing for LaserJet II

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Laser printer, Performance improvement, Color laser printer, Intel Corp. -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies, Intel Visual Edge (Circuit board) -- Evaluation, HP LaserJet II (Laser printer) -- Evaluation, Laser printers -- Equipment and supplies -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Image processing -- Equipment and supplies -- Product information, Photoengraving -- Halftone process, Evaluation -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies, Graphics software -- Product information -- Equipment and supplies -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright The Intel Corp. Personal Computer Enhancement Operation's Visual Edge Printing System does what it is supposed to do rather well. It adds halftone printing capabilities to the […]

Published
1989

39. Memory-management duo axes 'RAM cram.' (Software Review) (memory utilities software) (evaluation)

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Software quality, Storage capacity, Desktop utility, Qualitas Inc. -- Product information, 386Max Professional (Computer program), Software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Memory refresh (Computers) -- Product information, Memory compaction -- Product information, Memory management -- Product information, Memory mapping -- Product information, Memory protection -- Product information, Utility programs -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information, Memory partitioning -- Product information
Abstract

Memory-Management Duo Axes 'RAM Cram' If it hasn't happened already, it inevitably will: At some point, every micro-computer manager faces an irate power user struggling to shoehorn too many programs […]

Published
1988

40. Compaq's Deskpro 386-20e is petite, yet powerful

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, Processor speed, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Home computer market, Computer design, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Compaq Computer Corp. -- Product introduction, Compaq Deskpro 386/20e (Microcomputer) -- Product introduction, Computer design -- Product introduction, Processor speed, Memory, Microcomputers -- Product introduction
Abstract

Compaq's Deskpro 386/20e Is Petite, yet Powerful Compaq Computer Corp. has quietly restructured its line of desktop machines, discontinuing both of its AT-sized 16MHz and 20MHz computers. In their place, […]

Published
1988

41. Future of Micro Channel boards gets brighter

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Semiconductor memory, Market domination, Company market share, Smart card, Memory (Computers) -- Equipment and supplies -- Market share, Growth -- Equipment and supplies, Integrated circuit cards -- Market share -- Equipment and supplies, Smart cards -- Market share -- Equipment and supplies, Micro Channel Architecture -- Equipment and supplies, Market share -- Equipment and supplies, Directories -- Equipment and supplies -- Market share
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright After a couple of years of high RAM prices and market indecision, memory-board makers are starting to see light at the end of the tunnel. A number […]

Published
1989

42. 486 PCs: .400 hitters in a .200 league

Author

Schuyler, Chet and Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Home computer market, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Advanced Logic Research Inc. -- Product information, Micronics Computers Inc. -- Product information, NCR Corp. -- Product information, IBM Power Platform (Circuit board), Advanced Logic Research PowerCache 4e (Microcomputer), Advanced Logic Research PowerCache 4 (Microcomputer), Intel 80486 (Microprocessor) -- Usage -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, NCR PC486/MC (Microcomputer), Evaluation -- Product information, Microcomputers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Usage -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

By Chet Schuyler and Ryan Davis-Wright Peripherals, certain software applications and PC users are going to have a tough time keeping up with 486-based PCs in the early going. PC […]

Published
1989

43. 32-bit support pays dividends: VersaCAD Corp., VersaCAD-386 Version 5.4, $3,495

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan and Moser, Karen

Subjects
Virtual LAN, Software quality, Pre-packaged LAN, LAN, VersaCAD Corp. -- Product information, VersaCAD/386 5.4 (CAD software), Software -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Local area networks -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer-aided design -- Product information, Memory -- Product information, Evaluation -- Product information, Graphics software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

32-bit Support Pays Dividends VERSACAD CORP., VERSACAD/386 VERSION 5.4, $3,495 VersaCAD/386 requires a 386 computer and supports the 32-bit memory and processing of the 386 chip. Because the program operates […]

Published
1989

44. Industry standard: Autodesk Inc., Release 10, $3,000

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan and Moser, Karen

Subjects
Virtual LAN, Software quality, Pre-packaged LAN, LAN, Autodesk Inc. -- Product information, AutoCAD 10.0 (CAD software), Software -- Product information -- Usage -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Local area networks -- Usage -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Computer-aided design -- Usage -- Product information, Memory -- Product information, Evaluation -- Product information, Graphics software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Usage -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Industry Standard AUTODESK INC., AUTOCAD RELEASE 10, $3,000 Industry-standard AutoCAD is dominating the PC-based CAD market. Although it's a heavy-duty program suitable for a wide range of CAD chores, it […]

Published
1989

45. Paradox OS/2 has slight advantages over DOS version

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
DBMS, DBMS utility, Software quality, Borland Paradox (DBMS) -- Usage, Virtual memory -- Usage, Software -- Usage, Database management systems -- Usage, OS/2 -- Usage
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright Paradox, the database from Borland International Inc., definitely has the greatest number of flavors of any major database for PCs. It has a regular DOS version that […]

Published
1989

46. WordPerfect for OS/2, DOS: little difference

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Document editing software, Software quality, Word processing software, WordPerfect Corp. -- Product information, WordPerfect (Word processing software) -- Design and construction -- Product information, Software -- Product information, Word processing software -- Product information, OS/2 -- Product information
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright After months of vacillation, WordPer fect Corp. finally bit the bullet and in March released an OS/2 version of its text- based word processor. How does WordPerfect […]

Published
1989

47. Nice touches earn praise

Author

Kramer, Matt and Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Home computer market, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Zenith Data Systems Corp. -- Product information, Zenith Data Systems Z-386/25 (Microcomputer) -- Evaluation, Evaluation -- Product information, Microcomputers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Nice Touches Earn Praise ZENITH DATA SYSTEMS, ZENITH 386-25, $14,894 (5M bytes of memory, VGA monitor and 387 math coprocessor) Although the Zenith 386-25 was a slow RAM performer in […]

Published
1989

48. PC-based 3-D animation packages take prizes for speed and cost

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Software quality, VersaCAD Corp. -- Product information, Time Arts Inc. -- Product information, Crystal 3-D (Computer graphics software) -- Usage, VersaCAD/386 (CAD software) -- Usage, Three-dimensional graphics -- Product information, Software -- Product information -- Usage, Computer graphics -- Product information, Computer-aided design -- Product information, Graphics software -- Product information -- Usage
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright Objects shown in three dimensions look more realistic than in two. Now another dimension -- motion -- is becoming increasingly popular in computerized design. PC-based 3-D animation […]

Published
1989

49. Compaq's Deskpro 386-33: advanced design, solid performance

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan and Strom, David

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Home computer market, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Compaq Computer Corp. -- Product information, Compaq Deskpro 386/33 84 (Microcomputer), Evaluation -- Product information, Microcomputers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

By Ryan Davis-Wright and David Strom Compaq Computer Corp.'s Deskpro 386/33 Model 84, the fastest Compaq machine to date, is priced like most cars: The base sticker price is affordable, […]

Published
1989

50. 1535 EXP: similar siblings

Author

Davis-Wright, Ryan

Subjects
Laptop/portable computer, GRiD Systems Corp. -- Product information, GRiD Systems GridCase 1535 EXP (Portable computer), Notebook computers -- Product information -- Evaluation, Laptop computers -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Portable computers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information
Abstract

1535 EXP: Similar Siblings Some things never change, and in the case of GRiD Systems Corp., that's both good and bad. One of the portable powerhouse's latest machines, the GRiDCase […]

Published
1989

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