Cirrus Logic Delivers Premier Audio Quality for Computers Running the New Microsoft XP Operating System.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 12, 2001 Personal computer manufacturers that pre-load 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. on desktop and notebook computers will also be able to deliver premium sound quality using Cirrus Logic's (Nasdaq:CRUS crus (krus) pl. cru´ra [L.] 1. leg (1). 2. a leglike part. crus ce´rebri ) audio solutions with drivers available in the "Beta-2" version of Microsoft's new Windows 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. . In addition, consumers that use computers based on Cirrus Logic's audio solutions will be able to upgrade their operating system to Windows XP. Originally code-named "Whistler," Windows XP is expected to begin shipping later this year. The availability of Windows XP drivers for Cirrus Logic (company) Cirrus Logic - A manufacturer of integrated circuits including the Advanced RISC Machine and display interface processors and cards for use as Windows accelerators (requiring dedicated driver software). http://cirrus.com/. audio solutions coincides with Microsoft's release of the Beta-2 version of the operating system, which Microsoft announced on March 29. During the beta testing (programming) beta testing - Testing a pre-release (potentially unreliable) version of a piece of software by making it available to selected users. This term derives from early 1960s terminology for product cycle checkpoints, first used at IBM but later standard throughout the period, personal computer manufacturers and software developers will conduct compatibility testing with the new operating system. "Cirrus Logic provides computer audio solutions to support all the operating systems that our customers plan to distribute," said Keith Essency, vice president and general manager for the Computer Audio Products Division. "By working with Microsoft to ensure the availability of Windows XP drivers, we enable our customers to select high-quality audio solutions from Cirrus Logic with the confidence that Microsoft's latest operating system will support our products. By keeping pace with the industry's leading software and hardware companies, Cirrus Logic delivers the newest technology to 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 customers, who in turn can quickly deliver a realistic audio experience to consumers." The Windows XP drivers, included on the Beta-2 CDROM See CD-ROM. from Microsoft, support all three product lines of computer audio solutions from Cirrus Logic: CS42xx AC'97 solutions for motherboard "soft audio," CS4281 solutions for PCI-attached audio and CX46xx accelerated solutions for add-in sound cards. These drivers join an established product line of Cirrus Logic Windows drivers, available for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows NT 4 and Windows 2000. Cirrus Logic Inc. Cirrus Logic is a premier supplier of high-performance analog and DSP (1) (Digital Signal Processor) A special-purpose CPU used for digital signal processing applications (see definition #2 below). It provides ultra-fast instruction sequences, such as shift and add, and multiply and add, which are commonly used in math-intensive chip solutions for Internet entertainment electronics. Building on its global market share leadership in audio integrated circuits and its rich mixed-signal patent portfolio, the company targets high-volume audio, storage and communications applications. Cirrus Logic sells its products under the Crystal(R), Maverick(tm) and 3Ci(tm) brands, as well as its own name. Founded in 1984 in Silicon Valley, Cirrus Logic operates from headquarters in Austin, Texas and major sites located in Fremont, Calif., and Broomfield, Colo., as well as offices in Europe, Japan and Asia. More information about Cirrus Logic is available at www.cirrus.com. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Provision Any forward-looking statements and all other statements that may be made in this news release that are not historical facts are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. Please refer to Cirrus Logic's current Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for more information on the risk factors that could cause actual results to differ. The foregoing information represents our outlook as of the date of this news release, and Cirrus Logic undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new developments or otherwise. Note to editors: Cirrus Logic(R), Crystal(R) and Maverick(tm) are trademarks of Cirrus Logic Inc. All other product names noted herein may be trademarks. |
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