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`Microsoft Announces the Release of
`Windows NT Workstation 4.0
`July 31, 1996 |
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`REDMOND, Wash., July 31, 1996 — Microsoft Corp. today
`announced the release of the Microsoft® Windows NT®
`Workstation operating system version 4.0. Manufacturing of
`Windows NT Workstation 4.0 began today with general
`availability scheduled within the next month.
`
`Windows NT Workstation 4.0 combines the ease of use of the
`Windows® 95 operating system with the reliability and
`security that have made Windows NT a success in the
`demanding workstation marketplace. International Data Corp.
`(IDC) recently reported that in 1995, shipments of Windows
`NT Workstation exceeded the combined workstation
`shipments of the two largest competitors, Sun Microsystems
`Inc. and SGI. IDC expects a 47 percent growth rate in
`Windows NT Workstation in the workstation market between
`1995 and 2000. This momentum is due in part to wide-scale
`adoption of the open development environment of Windows
`NT 4.0, leading to support of over 6,000 different types of
`hardware.
`
`The combination of Windows NT power and the Windows 95
`user interface makes this latest version an ideal choice for
`mainstream business computing. This release also includes
`built-in networking support, providing secure, easy access to
`the Internet and corporate intranets. New administrative
`features now make it easier to manage and control, which
`helps reduce the total cost of operation.
`
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`“Today’s announcement is great news for our corporate
`customers, many of whom deploy a mix of Windows 95 and
`Windows NT Workstation to get both the broad compatibility
`of Windows 95 and the power of Windows NT Workstation,”
`said Jim Allchin, senior vice president of the desktop and
`business systems division at Microsoft.
`
`Enhancements in Windows NT Workstation 4.0
`
`The newest version of Windows NT Workstation includes
`these benefits:
`
`Greater ease of use with the Windows 95 user interface,
`including the familiar Start button, Taskbar, Shortcuts,
`Network Neighborhood, My Computer and more.
`Windows NT Workstation also includes Windows NT
`Explorer, providing users a hierarchical view, or tree, of
`each drive and folder on the computer, including network
`drives, making information management simple.
`
`Built-in access to the Internet and corporate intranets.
`Microsoft Internet Explorer is the easy-to-use browser
`designed for 32-bit Windows that provides easy and
`secure Internet access. Peer Web Services enable low-
`volume personal Web publishing in corporate intranets.
`PWS is tightly integrated into the Windows NT security
`model, ensuring safe and secure sharing of information.
`
`Easy to manage and control. User Profiles and System
`Policies allow system administrators to manage user
`desktops easily, including the ability to control access to
`the network and desktop resources as well as support for
`users roaming between multiple workstations. Also
`included is Setup Manager, a new utility that assists
`system administrators in creating installation scripts which
`reduce the time and effort required for deployment, as
`well as an improved version of the Windows NT
`Diagnostics Program to allow fast, remote desktop
`troubleshooting. These built-in tools help administrators
`reduce the total cost of ownership of distributed PCs.
`
`Expanded Programs and Policies Target Smooth
`Corporate Migration
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`To make it easier for corporate customers to adopt and use
`both Windows NT Workstation and Windows 95, Microsoft
`has introduced the Designed for Windows NT and Windows
`95 Logo program. This logo program is an evolution of the
`Designed for Windows 95 logo and signifies to customers
`that the products they acquire function on Windows NT
`Workstation 4.0 and Windows 95, and offer the benefits of
`32-bit systems when they are run on either version of
`Windows.
`
`Users of Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 will also
`benefit from an expanded support policy that raises the
`number of no-charge support incidents from one to two.
`
`Pricing and Availability
`
`Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 will be
`available within the next month for approximately $319. The
`price for customers upgrading from previous versions of
`Windows NT Workstation is approximately $149. For
`customers who have inadvertently used Windows NT
`Workstation 3.x as a server (with more than 10 inbound
`connections), a special promotional upgrade to Windows NT
`Server 4.0 is available for 90 days at $409.
`
`Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ
`“MSFT”
`) is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers.
`The company offers a wide range of products and services for
`business and personal use, each designed with the mission of
`making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take
`advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.
`
`Microsoft, Windows NT and Windows are either registered
`trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United
`States and/or other countries.
`
`For online product information:
`
`Windows Internet Web site:
`http://microsoft.com/windows/ (/windows/)
`
`For complete logo program requirements for
`participating software:
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