Washington Technology What's Inside OnlineStay Connected By May 8, 1997 WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY -- MARCH 20, 1997 MAINFRAMING MICROSOFT WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY -- MARCH 20, 1997 MAINFRAMING MICROSOFT Makers of low-cost network computers want to take a bite out of Microsoft's desktop supremacy. Tech Business INTRANET REPORT Intranets have moved beyond the newsstand model of the public Internet and into tailored applications for government and businesses. Tech Business DOCUMENT IMAGING Agencies and businesses that use document imaging are looking to the Internet as a way to share current and legacy data with their users. Tech Business OPINION The infotech industry should use its funds and clout to effect legal battles. HYPERTEXT Our a la carte menu of hot news, predictions and amusements. INSIDE WASHINGTON The White House and key legislators are pushing for increased spending on research and development. The Congressional Research Service is one of the Library of Congress's best kept secrets, and politicians prefer to keep it that way. TECH BUSINESS Systems integrator Nichols Research is building strength in new markets with the help of small start-ups. Internet regulations are popping up in other countries. Low-cost networks, cheap computers and Java offer a critical challenge to Microsoft's domination of the PC business Intranets, which feed our need for manipulating even more information, have become pervasive in our corporate culture The merger of the two powerful technologies is producing many business opportunities WALL STREET REVIEW INFOTECH and THE LAW The Supreme Court hears arguments on whether the Communications Decency Act violates free speech of adults on the Internet. CHANNEL NEWS CONTRACTS INTERNET 201 More on discussion groups: The listserv approach. SPOTLIGHT ON PROCUREMENT FACNET is facing mixed reviews for its place in the infotech procurement process. STATE & LOCAL Virginia state legislators are tallying up the costs of infotech to see if outsourcing might save big money. Maryland lawmakers consider a bill that would require licensing of computer technicians. The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce looks to play a role in the expanding global marketplace. NETPLEX The stampede of high-tech IPOs has run into a box canyon, analysts say. A new Modeling Analysis and Simulation Center could be a draw for technology companies to Suffolk, Va. CALENDAR WHO'S ON FIRST ENTREPRENEUR SPOTLIGHT ©1997, Washington Technology. All rights reserved. Share This: NEXT STORY: Use Caution When Negotiating Commercial Item Subcontract