Fast lane computing with new CPUs and OSesBy James O. Scharf JAKARTA (JP): We've been overdue for some major industry changes and now it looks like we're going to get them. New hardware designs are demanding new software interfaces.

Tip on printing the total number of pages in your document JAKARTA (JP): Last week we took a look at how we could print the total number of pages in a document so that, when we zapped it out, our recipient would know at a glance how many pages we were faxing.

Interest rates likely to rise by up to two points JAKARTA (JP): The recent increase in the U.S. key interest rates will likely push Indonesia's interest rates up by one to two percentage points and will temporarily affect its stock markets, economists say.

Where to go in Jakarta, May 23Jangan hapus: JAMZ, Dai-ichi HotelMusico The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

AFTA, Australia-NZ link needs time, says Malaysia SINGAPORE (AFP): A formal link between a proposed free trade area in ASEAN and the Australia-New Zealand economic forum is premature, Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says.

Awakening to challenges Nationalism and national unity have naturally become the main topics of speeches by government leaders and discussions at various seminars and public meetings over the two weeks prior to the observance on May 20 of our National Awakening Day which President Soeharto has...

Firm to expand business JAKARTA (JP): PT Lippo Industries, a holding company for automotive part, consumer electronics and infrastructure equipment producers, plans to expand through joint ventures with Japanese and South Korean partners.

TV Today: Monday, May 23TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Puppet Show: Peter Pan and the Pirates 3:05 Music Program 3:30 Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 Student Quiz 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Health Program 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country: Southeast Sulawesi 6:15 Village Program 6:30 National Security 7:00 Evening...

Kedaung Indah Can expands marketing to U.S. and Europe JAKARTA (JP): PT Kedaung Indah Can, an enamelware producer listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, will expand its marketing networks in America and Europe by establishing cooperation with two companies based in Los Angeles and...