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| Author: | Bunker, T. |
| Title: | Vendors cast mini in a new role. |
| Journal: | Datamation
1991 : FEB 1, VOL. 37:3, p. 63-64 |
| Index terms: | COMPUTER INDUSTRY MINICOMPUTERS MARKETING |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Forecasting a gloomy future for stand-alone mid-range computers based on proprietary operating systems, vendors are dressing up minis as open system servers and hoping for the best. Though the worldwide market for mid-range systems continues to grow, proprietary systems will grab a smaller share in coming years. The use of 486-based computers as servers is expected to soar in the next 12 to 18 months. According to Hewlett-Packard, UNIX-based systems are outselling the HP-3000 proprietary. Some other views regarding the future role of minis and proprietary systems are presented. |
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