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H. Landis Gabel

Emeritus Professor of Economics and Management
Describes the unfolding battle between the two rival ‘'open systems’ (or open standards) groups, Unix International and OSF, in the mainframe computer industry in early 1990. It reviews the history of the open systems movement and raises issues about its prospects, emphasising the competitive positions of European mainframe vendors.

Published 01 Jan 1991

Reference 162

Topic Economics & Finance

Industry Computer Software Computer Hardware

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British Airways British Caledonian Airways This is the principal case in a set of three (with British Airways and British Caledonian Airways) that describes the situation just prior to the privatisation of British Airways when the UK government was considering major structural and regulatory changes to the industry.

Published 01 Jan 1986

Reference 3033

Topic Economics & Finance

Industry Airlines/Aviation Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Region Europe

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Applied Microeconomics and Public Policy