Windows NT Chosen as Exclusive FedLine Operating System

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The Federal Reserve System recently chose Microsoft Windows NT® as the exclusive operating system for the new FedLine® software after its transition to the Windows platform. The new software for Windows NT will offer several significant improvements over the current DOS-based software:

• multitasking capabilities, which enable you to use other applicationson your PC withoutexiting FedLine;
• an in-depth online"help" function at yourfingertips; and
• the ability to view and delete queued transactions before sending them to the Fed.

"As always, FedLine gives you the ease and independence to initiate all your financial services online," says Gary Auer, customer service analyst at the St. Louis Fed. "FedLine for Windows NT will make tasks even easier."

The release of FedLine for Windows NT is still a year away, so for the time being, we suggest you maintain your DOS-based hardware to run FedLine. As you prepare for the transition

to FedLine for Windows NT, however, you may need to upgrade your PC to meet new hardware specifications. Please note that advances in technology may alter these specifications before FedLine for Windows is implemented at your institution.

As we approach the conversion to the Windows platform, the St. Louis Fed will assist customers in this transition. In the meantime, if you have any questions about the expected hardware configurations or are interested in previewing the NT Workstation early next year, please call Gary Auer in St. Louis at (314) 444-8948.