Dell Announces Shipments of Windows Me Operating System; Dell Users Gain Fast Boot Advantage From New OS.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2000 Dell (Nasdaq:DELL), the world's leading direct computer systems company, announced today that it is shipping Dimension desktop and Inspiron notebook systems running Windows Millennium Edition See Windows ME. (operating system) Windows Millennium Edition - (Windows ME) An update of Microsoft Windows 98, released in 2000. ME included updates of packaged software and new software such as Windows Media Player 7, Windows Movie Maker. (Windows Me (Windows Millennium Edition) An upgrade to Windows 98 introduced in 2000. Windows ME added more support for digital cameras, multi-player Internet games and home networking. ). Several Dell models shipping with this new 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. will take advantage of Dell's Fast Boot BIOS BIOS in full Basic Input/Output System Computer program that is typically stored in EPROM and used by the CPU to perform start-up procedures when the computer is turned on. (Basic Input Output System). Used in combination with Windows Me, the Fast Boot BIOS delivers system start-up Start-up The earliest stage of a new business venture. times of less than 30 seconds on many systems. Overall system boot time The time it takes for a device to be ready to operate after the power has been turned on. See boot. can be reduced by more than 50 percent(a). Dell has worked closely with Microsoft to integrate this improved startup performance along with expanded multimedia device support and greater system integrity. This effort, combined with Windows Me, allows Dell to continue delivering systems of the highest quality and performance. "Dell is delighted to be able to deliver its Fast Boot technology with the launch of Windows Me," said Stephan Godevais, vice president of Dell's consumer and small business products. "Reducing the time our customers have to wait while booting their system is a key upgrade in the user's experience. Working with Microsoft in the development of Windows Me was essential to this and we feel the systems we ship with it will continue to provide our customers with the best value." The successor to Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me is designed to be a timely update of technologies. Designed specifically with the home user in mind, Windows Me delivers advances in four key areas: PC health, digital media, home networking and the online experience. Specifically, Windows Me provides improved stability and advanced help functions, and allows home users to create their own home network easily through their PC to share printers, Internet connections and other devices. Additionally, Windows Me allows users to manage and share digital photos easily, edit digital and analog video The original video recording method that stores continuous waves of red, green and blue intensities. In analog video, the number of rows is fixed. There are no real columns, and the maximum detail is determined by the frequency response of the analog system. and digital music, as well as play games that support the very best in graphics and audio. Finally, Windows Me provides the most powerful, flexible way to access the Internet to chat, send e-mail, play games and stay in touch. "As the PC becomes the central device in the home, consumers increasingly expect that it will perform as conveniently as their other home appliances," said John Frederiksen, general manager for the PC Experience Group at Microsoft Corp. "We're please to be working with Dell to deliver great solutions that meet the needs of their customers." Windows Me is currently available on all new Dell Dimension Dell Dimension is a line of home desktop computers manufactured by Dell, Inc. As of June 2007, Dell no longer makes the Dimension line other than for business and in non American markets. The high-end Dimension 9200 (XPS 410 in the Amercian market) is still manufactured. and Inspiron systems. Systems with Fast Boot capability include new Inspiron systems, the Dell Dimension 4100 and all forthcoming Dimension and Inspiron systems. About Dell Dell Computer Corporation (company) Dell Computer Corporation - One of the biggest US manufacturers of IBM PC compatibles. "From notebooks to networks", their slogan says. http://us.dell.com. (Nasdaq:DELL) is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $28.5 billion for the past four quarters, and is a premier provider of products and services required for customers to build their Internet infrastructures. The company ranks No. 56 on the Fortune 500, No. 154 on the Fortune Global 500 and No. 3 on the Fortune "most admired ad·mire v. ad·mired, ad·mir·ing, ad·mires v.tr. 1. To regard with pleasure, wonder, and approval. 2. To have a high opinion of; esteem or respect. 3. " lists of companies. Dell designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained on the World Wide Web at www.dell.com. (a) Boot time testing done on Dell Dimension 4100 system. Dell is a trademark of Dell Computer Corporation. Fortune 500 is a registered trademark of Time Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. |
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