August 15, 1997 Microsoft Announces Publication Of Microsoft Press Computer Dictionary, Third Edition “The Webster’s of Computer Dictionaries” Now Completely Updated and Expanded
August 15, 1997 Harrah’s Selects Microsoft Office 97 as Corporate Standard Increased Efficiency and Microsoft Outlook Prompt Firm’s Move to Office 97
August 14, 1997 Microsoft and Marimba Propose Open Software Description Format; Leading Companies Endorse XML-Based Specification OSD to Make Software Updates Easier; Lower Total Cost of PC Ownership for Corporate Users
August 13, 1997 Microsoft’s PC Golf Game Defeats Mark Brooks for Virtual Golf Title In Sudden-Death Playoff, Virtual Pro “Mike R. Soft” Beats Defending PGA Champion in Golf 3.0 Tournament
August 12, 1997 Microsoft Announces Availability of Smart Card SDK; Full Support for Windows Enables New Generation of Smart-Card Solutions Developers Gain Complete Tools to Build Smart-Card-Aware Applications; Major Hardware Developers Support Smart-Card Applications on Windows
August 11, 1997 Microsoft Announces FrontPage 98; Beta Version Now Available for Free Download From Web Now Webmasters and Novices Alike Can Easily Create and Manage The Most Original, Compelling Sites on the World Wide Web
August 6, 1997 Microsoft and Apple Affirm Commitment To Build Next Generation Software for Macintosh Companies Announce Patent Cross-License Agreement; Microsoft Announces Office 98 for Macintosh; Apple Announces Internet Explorer To be Bundled With Mac OS. Product Commitment Backed Up With $150M Microsoft Investment in Apple Computer
August 6, 1997 Windows Rocks SIGGRAPH ’97 Leading Industry Analysts Say 1996 Was the Year of Tools Migration to Windows; 1997 Is the Year of High- Profile Productions on Windows
August 5, 1997 Softimage Announces Softimage 3D 3.7 Service Pack Introduces Customer-Driven Features, Including New Workflow, Rendering And Game Development Features
