Microsoft Corp duly launched its new Windows for Workgroups networked version of the Windows 3.1 operating system yesterday. The system is designed to make it easier for groups of computer users to share information and work together by providing built-in file- and printer-sharing facilities. The company says it will ship at the end of the month, but the price was not available. Microsoft is providing the infrastructure in the operating system for the development of the next generation of applications – those that empower these groups of people and bring our vision of ‘information at your fingertips’ tothe desktop, chairman Bill Gates told a company strategy session.Microsoft also says it will invest over $100m and employ up to 1,000 people on a Solutions Channel programme to provide customers in the business environment with more product, service and support options.
