Toshiba and Microsoft announce plans to promote Windows 95 on Toshiba's notebook computers.IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 1995--In a move to put more computing power in the hands of their customers, the Computer Systems Division of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. (TAIS TAIS Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. TAIS Tactical Airspace Integration System (US Army) TAIS Target Architecture and Implementation Strategy TAIS Texas Apiary Inspection Service ) Thursday announced the launch of a North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Joint Marketing Plan with Microsoft Corp. The plan provides support by both companies for the new revolutionary 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. designed to simplify the mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings experience for the widest range of customers, while increasing power, ease of use and functionality. As a strategic product development partner with Microsoft, Toshiba plans to promote the sale of its portable computers with the 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. 95 operating system pre-installed. ``We believe that the combination of Microsoft Windows 95 and innovative technology from Toshiba will bring mobile computing to new levels of ease of use, connectivity and information management to our customers,'' said Atsutoshi Nishida, president of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. ``Today, Toshiba continues work with Microsoft to make significant contributions to the advancement of industry standards for mobile computing.'' ``Microsoft is delighted with Toshiba's assistance in developing Windows 95 for the portable computing environment,'' said Brad Silverberg Brad Silverberg is an entrepreneur, most noted for his work at Microsoft in 1990–1999 as Senior VP and product manager for MS-DOS, Windows, Internet Explorer, and Office. He was named PC Magazine's Person of the Year[1] in 1995 for his leadership of Windows 95. , senior vice president, Personal Systems Division of Microsoft Corp. ``Toshiba and Microsoft are working together to ensure that the total customer experience with Windows 95 is seamless for the user. Toshiba is a key partner in our development activities, including this recent agreement, further strengthening our long-standing relationship.'' Toshiba customers will find substantial benefits from Windows 95's outstanding improvements across the entire feature set -- from built-in networking capabilities and an intuitive user interface to 32-bit performance and increased reliability -- all key advances offered by the version of the operating system. Corporate customers in particular will take advantage of the ease of installation through the systems' ``Plug and Play'' features, 32-bit performance, improved reliability and faster printing capabilities. The Toshiba product line is based on the PC 95 Plug and Play architecture advanced by Intel, Phoenix Technologies and Microsoft. ``Plug and Play'' means users no longer have to worry about complex switch settings or arcane ar·cane adj. Known or understood by only a few: arcane economic theories. See Synonyms at mysterious. [Latin arc system commands to get their notebooks up and running. ``Our customers can literally add new plug and play compatible components into their portable computers, such as a modem,'' said Nishida, ``and our notebooks with Windows 95 will automatically recognize, configure and start using the new component just by turning on the notebook.'' ``Plug and Play'' support designed into Toshiba systems and Microsoft Windows 95 ensures that customers can easily add or remove PC Cards or other hardware peripherals from their notebook computers. This combination provides users with the capability to dock and undock their portable computers without restarting the system. Windows 95 and the ``Plug and Play'' BIOS will dynamically change any necessary hardware configurations. Toshiba's implementation of ``Plug and Play'' goes far beyond automatic card and device recognition. With Windows 95, customers can now dock new Toshiba systems with automatic recognition of configuration differences (e.g., CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , streaming tape A high-speed magnetic tape drive that is frequently used to make a backup copy of an entire hard disk. This term is not related to streaming audio or streaming video on the Web; however, "streaming" implies a continuous operation in both instances. See streaming audio and streaming video. , etc.). Such resources would then become immediately available to the portable computer without manual reconfiguration. When the system is undocked, the reverse occurs automatically, and no longer available devices are automatically removed from the system configuration. ``With Windows 95, our customers will be able to unleash all the power of 32-bit architecture,'' stated Nishida. This means users will get unprecedented multimedia performance from new applications that exploit 32-bit features to produce flawless sound and video. Additionally, business users will welcome the increase in performance 32-bit features, providing spreadsheet, database and word processing word processing, use of a computer program or a dedicated hardware and software package to write, edit, format, and print a document. Text is most commonly entered using a keyboard similar to a typewriter's, although handwritten input (see pen-based computer) and applications. With headquarters in Irvine and approximate annual sales of $2 billion, TAIS is comprised of seven divisions, which manufacture and market a wide range of business and information-oriented products 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. . Products include portable computers, disk drives, plain paper copiers, facsimile systems, electronic key telephones and PBX (Private Branch eXchange) An inhouse telephone switching system that interconnects telephone extensions to each other as well as to the outside telephone network (PSTN). systems, and toner products. TAIS is an independent operating company operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. , owned by Toshiba America Inc., a subsidiary of the $44.9-billion Toshiba Corp. (the world's 20th largest corporation), a world leader in high technology products with 134 major consolidated subsidiaries worldwide. Recognized as a leading manufacturer in portable computing, the TAIS Computer Systems Division markets the broadest range of ultraportable, notebook, mobile multimedia and pen computers in the industry. For dealer referral or product literature call 800/334-3445. CONTACT: Toshiba American Information Systems Inc., Computer Systems Division, Irvine Howard Emerson, 714/583-3925 or Maples & Associates Bob Maples, 714/253-8737 |
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