
Vol. 2, No. 2, 1995
Windows 95 vs. OS/2 Warp: Shootout at the OS Corral
The confrontation between 32-bit operating systems (OS) from IBM and Microsoft is a modern day version of an Old West favorite -- the Shootout. This SQ highlight, written by industry consultant and desktop operating system (OS) technology expert Randall Kennedy, takes an unbiased look under the hood of Windows 95 and makes a detailed comparison to OS/2 Warp. His conclusion? The much-ballyhooed Microsoft Gatling gun may turn out to be a pea-shooter after all.
Distributed Systems Management is Getting a Real Gem
The challenge? Oversee multiple operating systems on disparate platforms using less staff and less training, and, oh yes, all while offering more integration, function, and reliability. Any questions?
Computer Combat: Virus Warfare in the Software Trenches
Computer viruses cost American companies alone nearly $2 billion a year. Venture into the IBM T. J. Watson Research Center "hot zone" to discover what Big Blue software epidemiologists are doing to curtail future outbreaks.
Data, Data Everywhere and Not a Chance to Think
Datamarts, data warehousing, data shipping -- there's a whole slew of trendy names for this old, but often unrealized, concept: making better use of information you already have rather than simply looking for more.
Legacy Applications: Do They Really Need a Fountain of Youth?
Those old, clunky applications running on your mainframe may not look pretty, but they're dependable and proven. Find out how to enhance these venerable workhorses and protect your considerable investments.
Go with the Flow
If the anticipation of the automation of your corporation is an exacerbation leading to capitulation, sit back, relax, and think workflow.
IBM and Lotus: User Friendly
Scott C. McCready, an analyst with International Data Corporation, takes a quick glance at the recent IBM/Lotus merger.
Acquiring Software: A Simple Solution
Learn how the recently announced IBM Software Advantage provides new and simpler software discounts and licenses for IBM Software.
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