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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 16, 1997
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DATA GENERAL CORPORATION
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-7352 04-2436397
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
4400 Computer Drive, Westboro, Massachusetts 01580
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (508) 898-5000
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Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On May 16, 1997, Data General Corporation issued the press release
filed herewith as Exhibit 99.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) EXHIBITS.
99. Press Release dated May 16, 1997.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
DATA GENERAL CORPORATION
Date: May 16, 1997 By: /s/ Robert C. McBride
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Robert C. McBride
Vice President and Treasurer
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