Tab Works

Tab Works organizes files into tabs in a notebook-like interface. Microsoft did not like that Compaq was creating turnkey systems that overtook their user interface. A business team was assembled to produce the product initially for Compaq Computers who was given an exclusive worldwide license. 

Since the release of Microsoft has become aware of instances in which OEMs are modifying the product as a method of differentiating their hardware. This has caused considerable confusion with our end user customers. NEC also had an arrangement with XSoft .

As a result, Microsoft is taking this opportunity to define the requirements and restrictions of the reinstallations process, so that all of our end users have a consistent experience with our products. The user interface concept was collaborated by IDEO and XSoft and desktop utility product lines.

Tab works was later acquired Computer systems who integrated it into their line of network security. The user interface concept was collaborated by IDEO and XSoft. The concept was taken from the Xerox Parc research labs and developed by Stuart Card.