Local area networks. Temporary reluctance to grow.
While the impact of IBM's move to improved connectivity and processing distribution may well become a compelling factor in the LAN marketplace, the current LAN movement is driven by departmental needs for improved performance and access. The introduction of the PS/2 product line has been a significant factor over the past several months. The announcement will continue to cause turmoil in the LAN industry as vendors move to make their offerings compatible with new technologies. However, while these factors will have a marked impact on the use of LANs, it is doubtful that they will cause the LAN movement to escalate rapidly in the near future.
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