COMPAQ UNVEILS LINEUP OF WINDOWS XP-READY PCS.Compaq Computer Corporation (company) Compaq Computer Corporation - The largest US manufacturer and vendor of IBM PC compatible personal computers and servers. Compaq was started in 1982 by three ex-Texas Instruments employees. Quarterly sales $2499M, profits $210M (Aug 1994). http://compaq.com/. has unveiled a line of products equipped with the new Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. XP operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . Featuring two all-new Presario notebooks, a sleek new Presario desktop form factor and three new alternatives in printers, the new Compaq line brings the latest technologies to consumers with Intel Pentium 4, AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. Athlon 4 and Windows XP The previous client version of Windows. XP was a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface. XP improved support for gaming, digital photography, instant messaging, wireless networking and sharing connections to the Internet. offerings at attractive price points. The introduction of Windows XP is expected to establish a new standard in dependability and simplicity, providing a new, friendly and stable computing experience for consumers. The new operating system's digital media features will also help Compaq customers extend their PCs' multimedia capabilities, such as digital music and photo albums, and such applications as the popular MyMovieSTUDIO home movie-making solution. Company Background Founded in 1982, Compaq Computer Corporation ("Compaq") is a global provider of enterprise technology and solutions. Compaq designs, develops, manufactures and markets hardware, software, solutions and services, including enterprise storage and computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, communication products, and desktop and portable personal computers that are sold in more than 200 countries. Compaq can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.compaq.com/. For more information, call 281/927-8167. |
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