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June 4, 1996

Demonstrating the value of its Frontline Partnership, Compaq Computer Corp. (NYSE:CPQ) and Microsoft Corp. today announced contracts with EDS for the development of a new, expansive General Motors dealer program.

June 4, 1996

CompuServe and Microsoft announced a far-reaching strategic alliance that includes a comprehensive technological partnership as well as marketing, distribution and commercial opportunities.

June 4, 1996

This Web site is a place for students and educators to inquire, discover, and explore the rich content of Microsoft Encarta Reference products.

June 4, 1996

By licensing Visual Basic for Applications, Microsoft will enable independent software vendors to embed this popular programming tool in their own applications, turning them into customizable development platforms immediately accessible to the millions of programmers for Visual Basic.

June 4, 1996

Microsoft Corp. today announced its platform for commercial Internet services, code-named “Normandy,” the first solution designed specifically for Internet service providers (ISPs), network operators, cable companies and commercial Web sites.

June 4, 1996

Microsoft intends to support 64-bit data in the Windows NT operating system to meet the needs of customers who require efficient access to extremely large databases.

June 4, 1996

A multitude of top trading rooms and the nation’s leading brokerage firms are standardizing on the Microsoft Windows NT operating system.

June 3, 1996

Microsoft affirmed its support for Compaq Computer Corp.’s new Intel Pentium Pro-based ProLiant 5000 server systems.

June 3, 1996

The property and casualty insurance industry has enthusiastically embraced the Automation Level 4 (AL4) specification for streamlining the exchange of data between insurance agencies and companies.

June 3, 1996

Microsoft and Macromedia announced an agreement integrating Macromedia Shockwave with Microsoft ActiveX technologies and Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0.