Compaq Announces Support for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Across Desktop, Portable and Server Lines; Compaq Leverages Partnership with Microsoft to Provide Products Delivering Optimized 32-Bit Operating System Performance.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 1996-- Building on its Frontline Partnership with Microsoft Corp. and demonstrating its commitment to distributed enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. , 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/. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CPQ CPQ Compaq CPQ Conseil du Patronat du Québec (Canada) CPQ Configure-Price-Quote CPQ Conseil de Presse du Québec (Québec Press Council, Canada) CPQ Companion Parrot Quarterly ) today announced that it will support the new Microsoft(R) Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. (R) 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. version 4.0 throughout Compaq's commercial desktop, portable and server product lines worldwide. This will allow customers to take advantage of both the latest Microsoft operating system and Compaq's world class products, maximizing performance and reliability while minimizing the cost of ownership. Under their long-standing Frontline Partnership agreement, Compaq and Microsoft collaborate to provide customers with industry-leading enterprise solutions. Compaq works extensively with Microsoft to develop and test its PC products to maximize performance with Windows operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. ; likewise, Microsoft's 32-bit operating systems, including the new Windows NT 4.0, are broadly tested on Compaq platforms. "With outstanding management, scalability and reliability, Windows NT is emerging as the preferred operating system in distributed computing environments," said Michael Winkler Winkler may refer to:
"Compaq's support of Windows NT 4.0 provides customers with the assurance that our products carry the highest level of integration and optimization to meet the most demanding business needs," Winkler added. "Businesses will be the ultimate beneficiary from Compaq's decision to support Windows NT across its product line," commented Paul Maritz Paul Maritz was a senior executive at Microsoft from 1986 to 2000. He is currently founder and CEO of Picorp. He sponsors third-world development projects and is on the board of the Grameen Foundation. , Group Vice President at Microsoft. "Compaq continues to be a lead partner in bringing complete solutions based on Windows and other industry standards to the market, to decrease total cost of PC ownership for our mutual enterprise customers." Windows NT 4.0 will be phased into the Compaq product line starting with the recently introduced, redesigned Deskpro family. Engineered specifically to maximize 32-bit operating system performance, the Deskpro family incorporates drivers and utilities developed, tested and optimized to ensure the highest levels of functionality, performance, reliability and manageability. Intelligent Manageability features across the new Deskpro line further strengthen the cost of ownership advantages provided by Windows NT Workstation 4.0. In particular, new security and fault management features such as proactive tape and PD-CD back-up help in reducing user downtime and preventing critical data loss. The new Deskpro family with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 provides native support for Compaq innovations such as the LS-120 Drive. In addition, with its technical support staff thoroughly trained by Microsoft on Windows products, Compaq provides its customers with industry-leading service and support for products using Windows operating systems. All Compaq Deskpro The Compaq Deskpro was a line of business-oriented personal computers manufactured by Compaq, discontinued after the merger with Hewlett-Packard. The original Compaq Deskpro, available in several disk configurations, was equipped with an 8MHz 8086 CPU and Compaq's unique 6000 products along with Deskpro 2000 and Deskpro 4000 Pentium Pro The sixth generation of the Intel x86 family of CPU chips. The term may refer to the chip or to a PC that uses it. Introduced in 1995 as the successor to the Pentium, models from 150 MHz to 200 MHz were released. processor-based models will begin shipping with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 this fall(a). Until that time, customers purchasing Deskpro products with Windows NT Workstation 3.51 will be offered an upgrade to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 with no additional licensing fee through December 31, 1996. Compaq will also install the new Windows 95 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 Service Release 2 (OSR OSR Orchestre de La Suisse Romande OSR OEM Service Release OSR Ontario Student Record OSR Office of School Readiness (various locales) OSR Office of Scientific Research OSR Overseas Service Ribbon OSR Ohio State Reformatory 2) on its desktop family. In addition, Compaq has developed a set of innovative programs offering its commercial customers the greatest flexibility in choosing among the Microsoft operating systems The following is a list of Microsoft operating systems. For the codenames that Microsoft gave their operating systems, see Microsoft codenames. Before Windows
Compaq's portable and server products will provide support for Windows NT 4.0. Details about those products shipping with Windows NT 4.0 will be announced later in the year. Company Background Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune 100 company and the world's largest supplier of personal computers, delivers useful innovation through products that network people with information. Compaq is strategically organized to meet the current and future needs of its customers, offering enterprise computing solutions, networking products, commercial PC products and consumer PCs. In 1995, the company reported worldwide sales of $14.8 billion. The company is an industry leader in environmentally friendly programs and business practices. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of authorized Compaq marketing partners. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products can be found at http://www.compaq.com or by calling 1-800-OK-COMPAQ. Product information and reseller locations can be obtained by calling 1-800-345-1518. -0- (a) Product will initially be shipped on Compaq Deskpro PCs in North America, followed by a phased release throughout other countries. Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft, Windows NT and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Compaq Computer Corporation Janet Dean jdean@bangate.compaq.com 713-514-0484 or Miller/Shandwick Technologies Wendy DeFeudis Matt Lloyd wdefeudis@millercom.com mlloyd@millercom.com 617-536-0470 |
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