Apple Power Mac seems a success but is it enough
Apple Computer bets on the Power Macintosh and after a year the product fuels earnings growth and sales. Analysts say demand remains strong but long term market share and pricing remain concerns as Apple works to expand beyond the Mac base and lure IBM type PC users.
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When to Buy a Personal Computer and Upgrades
A reader asks if a computer can stay current without frequent upgrades. The article notes most users upgrade after 30 to 36 months to use new software and hardware advances while stressing buy when ready to use it and that six months can bring cheaper, better machines.
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Alien Tales teaches reading through an intergalactic game show
The Alien Tales software from Broderbund turns classic literature into an on screen game. Players read passages from works like Alice in Wonderland Treasure Island and Huckleberry Finn then answer questions to earn points and harmless prizes. The program targets ages nine to thirteen and requires a 386DX PC with Windows 3.1 or DOS 5.0, 4 MB RAM, SVGA display, CD ROM and sound. Retail price is about $45.
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