Be's New BeIA Software Platform to be Available for Internet Appliances Manufactured by First International Computer, Inc.Business Editors &High-Tech Writers Demo 2000 INDIAN WELLS Indian Wells may refer to:
Leading Manufacturer of PC Motherboards Following is a list of motherboard types and form factors that have been used in PCs since the first IBM PC in 1981: Maximum Size Year Width-Length Intr. Type In Inches BTX (Balanced Technology Extended) 2004 BTX 12.8 - 10.5 2004 microBTX 10.4 - 10. and Systems Selects BeIA for New Family of Internet Appliances Also called "information appliance," "smart appliance," and "Web appliance," it is a device specialized for accessing the Web and/or e-mail. Designed for ease of use, it plugs into a telephone jack or LAN connection for Internet hookup. Be Incorporated (Nasdaq:BEOS) today announced the selection of its just-announced BeIA(TM) software platform for Internet appliances by First International Computer (FIC FIC First International Computer FIC Fogarty International Center (John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences; National Institutes of Health) FIC Fellowship for Intentional Community ). FIC is one of the leading PC motherboard  This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers.Please [improve the article] or discuss this issue on the talk page. and system vendors based in Taiwan, ROC, and is extending its R& and manufacturing to include a new family of subsystems for Internet appliances. BeIA is a device independent software platform for post-PC era (1) The use of numerous machines each dedicated to a specific application in contrast to the general-purpose desktop or laptop computer. (2) The use of desktop and laptop computers that run under operating systems other than Windows. Internet appliances focused on the personalization Custom tailoring information to the individual. On the Web, personalization means returning a page that has been customized for the user, taking into consideration that person's habits and preferences. of multimedia and information rich applications that enhance a user's lifestyle. The design flexibility of BeIA allows Internet appliances to be configured as entertainment devices such as movie or music download A music download refers to the transferring of a music file from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment if required. and playback systems. The adaptive configuration of BeIA also extends into information devices such as personal online portals or financial management monitors. Because of its flexibility and breadth, BeIA is an ideal bundle for FIC's new Internet See Web 2.0 and Internet2. appliance motherboards and sub-systems. &uot;From the introduction of the first Sony Walkman to the success of Palm handheld devices and MP3 players A digital music player that supports the MP3 format, which was the audio format that started a revolution in online music downloads and distribution. All portable music players, the iPod being the most popular, support MP3 along with one or more other audio formats. , special purpose technology for enhancing consumer's lifestyles has grown into an unstoppable trend,&uot; commented Jean-Louis Gassee, Be's chairman and chief executive officer. &uot;As part of this lifestyle trend, Internet appliances must have rock-solid stability, a flexibility to be adapted to single-purpose applications, and a cost-to-performance ratio that make them a win with any consumer. FIC has twenty years TWENTY YEARS. The lapse of twenty years raises a presumption of certain facts, and after such a time, the party against whom the presumption has been raised, will be required to prove a negative to establish his rights. 2. of experience and success in manufacturing such devices, and partnering with them in the Internet appliance space will be exhilarating.&uot; FIC sells more motherboards than anyone else and is a world leader in the design and manufacture of motherboards, notebooks, and PC systems for volume sales to many of the most famous names in the international computer industry. With FIC's brand of vertical integration and global experience, it provides more major companies with the system or motherboard to suit their particular needs than any other manufacturer. FIC has extended its leadership in PC devices into a family of products for Internet appliances. The first product of this range is code named Genesis 2000, and is to be formally announced at CeBIT, February 2000. &uot;The market has high expectations for Internet appliances, and by coupling the BeIA software platform design with our new hardware platform design, FIC will offer vendors one of the most adaptive, scalable, and competitively priced Internet appliances on the market,&uot; stated Gene Sheu, president, of FIC Group. &uot;Be's experience, stemming from its award-winning BeOS and its mastery of multimedia, makes Be a partner who will give us a clear market advantage.&uot; ABOUT THE BEIA INTERNET APPLIANCE PLATFORM Be has developed a system foundation and architecture for the emerging Internet appliance segment. At the basis of Internet appliances lies a critical need for exceptional media handling, unfaltering stability, and broad application flexibility. BeOS has won critical acclaim in these areas, and the company has extended this core technology for this emerging class of devices. Building on the strength of BeOS, and teaming with key companies such as FIC, Be's new application system foundation is intended to offer a complete development and application platform for a wide range of Internet appliances. ABOUT FIRST INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER, INC inc - /ink/ increment, i.e. increase by one. Especially used by assembly programmers, as many assembly languages have an "inc" mnemonic. Antonym: dec. . Established in 1980, First International Computer, Inc. (FIC) is one of the world's largest PC motherboard manufacturers, and is a leading OEM/ODM supplier of desktop PCs, notebooks, communications and computer peripherals. FIC operates a global manufacturing and logistics network with over 4,500 employees in more than 12 countries worldwide, and in Q4 1999 FIC's monthly capacity was for 800,000 motherboards and 500,000 systems. In 1999, FIC's total revenues reached US$1.7 billion. The latest information about FIC's products and services products and services can be found at http://www.fic.com.tw or by contacting marketing@fic.com.tw. ABOUT BE INCORPORATED Founded in 1990, Be Incorporated creates software platforms that enable rich media and web experiences for internet appliances and personal computers. Be's headquarters are in Menlo Park, California Menlo Park is a city in San Mateo County, California in the United States of America. It is located at latitude 37°29' North, longitude 122°9' East. Menlo Park had 30,785 inhabitants as of the 2000 U.S. Census. , with offices in Paris and Tokyo. It is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol BEOS. Be can be found on the web at http://www.be.com. BE INCORPORATED FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS The statements contained in this Press Release that are not historical facts are &uot;forward-looking statements&uot; including without limitation statements regarding plans for product and reference platform development and release, the market for Internet appliances, future availability and performance of BeOS and third party devices and applications, including Internet appliances, and market acceptance of BeOS in the Internet appliance market. Actual events or results may differ materially as a result of risks facing Be Incorporated or actual results differing from the assumptions underlying such statements. Such risks and assumptions include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties related to product development, the competition and market acceptance of BeOS for the Internet appliances market, and our ability to meet OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and requirements and establish strategic relationships with OEMs. All forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. are expressly qualified in their entirety by the &uot;Risk Factors&uot; and other cautionary statements included in Be Incorporated's prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act of 1933 on July 20, 1999 (Commission File No. 333-77855), and other public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Note to Editors: Product shots can be found at ftp://209.239.171.239/be. Enter the folder named &uot;Product Images&uot; then the folder named &uot;Screen shots.&uot; Be, BeOS and BeIA are trademarks or registered trademarks of Be Incorporated in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and other countries. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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