CDW Computer Centers Among the First To Offer Customers Microsoft Windows 98.VERNON HILLS Vernon Hill II (born circa 1946) is the founder and former chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Commerce Bancorp and Commerce Bank of Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey. , Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 25, 1998--CDW Computer Centers, Inc., (Nasdaq:CDWC CDWC Computer Discount Warehouse (stock symbol) ), one of the country's leading direct marketers of brand-name microcomputer microcomputer Small digital computers whose CPU is contained on a single integrated semiconductor chip. As large-scale and then very large-scale integration (VLSI) have progressively increased the number of transistors that can be placed on one chip, the processing capacity products, today announced it has immediate availability of the new Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. 98 operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. , providing users instant access to this new technology. Customers can order Windows 98 today at CDW's award-winning e-commerce Web site, http://www.cdw.com, or from CDW account managers by calling 800-527-4239. A recent survey from "Windows Magazine" showed that 62 percent of current Windows operating system users plan to upgrade to Windows 98 within the first six months of availability, and 87 percent plan to upgrade within the first year. In its continuing effort to anticipate customer needs, CDW prepared accordingly and is in position to deliver the new operating system in volume today. "We expected a high demand for Windows 98 and are providing it to our customers on the very day it is announced from Microsoft," said Greg Zeman, CDW president. "One of the cornerstones of CDW's success is our quick response to customer needs; we have early availability of the products people want." Windows 98 features, such as the Universal Serial Bus See USB. (hardware, standard) Universal Serial Bus - (USB) An external peripheral interface standard for communication between a computer and external peripherals over an inexpensive cable using biserial transmission. for true plug-and-play connectivity of peripherals, the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 1394 bus that provides fast throughput for large amounts of information, multi-monitor support and DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. technology, allow users to easily take advantage of devices such as scanners, monitors, video conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. cameras, digital cameras, joysticks, mice and keyboards. CDW has these products available and more, making it simple and easy to purchase peripherals designed for Microsoft's new operating system. "We're very pleased to have CDW Computer Centers as a distributor of Microsoft Windows 98," said Rob Bennett, group product manager for Windows, Microsoft Corp. "CDW customers are able to not only purchase the new operating system on the day of launch, but also new peripherals that take advantage of the enhanced hardware and entertainment functionality of Windows 98." "Since CDW is the No.1-authorized direct source for Microsoft products, CDW account managers are trained and prepared to answer customers questions about Windows 98, as well as all Microsoft products and compatible peripherals," added Zeman. Available today from CDW's online shopping site, http://www.cdw.com/, or by calling 800-527-4239, the Microsoft Windows 98 upgrade software carries a CDW discounted price of $89.90. The CDW discounted price of the full version of Windows 98 is $179.48. About CDW Computer Centers and cdw.com CDW Computer Centers, Inc., a Fortune 1000 company, is one of the country's leading direct marketers of brand-name microcomputer products. The company's customers include business, government, educational, institutional and home office users in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . CDW sells more than 30,000 microcomputer hardware, software and peripheral products through account managers and the company's e-commerce Web site, http://www.cdw.com. Nearly 27,000 computer products with detailed specifications for over 7,000 are available to search and order online. The CDW Web site, with approximately 40,000 unique users per day, currently represents more than five percent of the company's total sales. CDW Computer Centers, 200 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, IL 60061, 847-465-6000, 800-527-4239, http://www.cdw.com.
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