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Netscape Communications and HP form a non-exclusive partnership that targets the corporate intranet market. Analysts say the partnership highlights the importance of intranets, which are expected to generate a market worth billions. Analysts also point out that the alliance is especially helpful to Netscape, which is seeking to increase corporate acceptance of its products. Meanwhile, HP benefits from having a broader range of network software products to offer customers. HP says the companies will jointly develop software for Unix and Microsoft Windows NT, and HP will use its worldwide marketing, sales, consulting and product-support services to market both the jointly developed software and Netscape's existing products. In addition to its well known browser, Netscape has a number of programs that consolidate and automate network functions; officials say the company already earns 80% of its revenue from corporate sales.
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Sub-$1,000 PCs can satisfy shoppers who seek basic needs such as Internet browsing, word processing and E-mail. Shoppers, therefore, should decide whether the PC will perform communications or computational assignments. More expensive and powerful PCs are appropriate for computational users targeting high-performance tasks like 3D games, multimedia and complex financial analysis. Nearly all 1998 sub-$1,000 PCs include current technology and can run standard applications except high-end speed games for 18 months, according to PC Data. Testing systems in advance can avoid potential mechanical or technical problems in the least expensive machines, which are approaching $500. Minimum requirements should include 32MB of RAM, a 4GB hard drive and 24-speed CD-ROM. Processors should start at 233 MHz and 256 KB of L2 cache.
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Apple introduces a new line of stylish colors for its iMac and Power Macintosh G3 computers at the Macworld Expo in San Francisco. The iMac's simple design and lively color scheme have lured away PC users and have brought Apple sales figures back after a two year slump. The G3 model comes with a variety of options and range in price from $1,599 to $2,999. Additionally, all models feature improved graphics with the ATI rage 128 chip, come equipped with high speed connection ports, a 266-MzHz3 processor, and a 6 GB hard disk.
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