Diamond Multimedia Announces Broad Support for the Windows NT 4.0 Operating System; Diamond Subsystems Supported on the Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM.NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 6, 1996--Today at Siggraph, Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:DIMD DIMD Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary ), a leader in interactivity and connectivity products for personal computers, announced its support plans for the 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. NT Workstation and 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. Server operating systems See network operating system. , version 4.0. Diamond Multimedia currently has drivers for the vast majority of its SpeedStar, Stealth stealth Any military technology intended to make vehicles or missiles nearly invisible to enemy radar or other electronic detection. Research in antidetection technology began soon after radar was invented. and Viper brand graphics and multimedia accelerators and its Supra A relational DBMS from Cincom Systems, Inc., Cincinnati, OH (www.cincom.com) that runs on IBM mainframes and VAXs. It includes a query language and a program that automates the database design process. line of faxmodems on the Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). . In the future, Diamond plans to provide Windows NT 4.0 enhancements to its new product lines, including the Stealth 3D series, and offer support for its Supra NetCommander ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. and Fire GL families. "We believe business users will widely adopt the Windows NT 4.0 architecture that is designed to be easy to use, reliable and secure," said Bill Schroeder For the baseball player, see . William Fredrich Schroeder (born January 9, 1971, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin) is a former American football wide receiver in the NFL. He attended Sheboygan South High School and then went on to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where he starred , president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Diamond Multimedia. "This revolutionary 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. opens new markets for enhanced interactivity and connectivity products on the corporate desktop." "Support from hardware vendors such as Diamond Multimedia is another important step forward for widespread compatibility of the Windows NT 4.0 operating system," said Solveig Whittle, Product Manager, Desktop and Business Systems Division, Microsoft Corporation (company) Microsoft Corporation - The biggest supplier of operating systems and other software for IBM PC compatibles. Software products include MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Windows NT, Microsoft Access, LAN Manager, MS Client, SQL Server, Open Data Base Connectivity (ODBC), MS Mail, . "Multimedia devices are increasingly critical for meeting the business needs of our corporate customers, and we are very excited to see Diamond announce Windows NT 4.0 drivers and enhancements for their graphics accelerators A display adapter that performs a specialized set of graphics functions to render an image on screen. Today, all display adapters provide basic rendering functions in hardware, but many have graphics processing units (GPUs) that are sophisticated computers. and faxmodems." Diamond Multimedia Products on the Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM SpeedStar Viper PCI SpeedStar 24x Viper PRO SpeedStar64 Viper PRO Video SpeedStar64 Graphics 2120 Viper SE PCI SpeedStar64 Graphics 2120XL Viper VLB SpeedStar64 Graphics 2200 SpeedStar64 Graphics 2200XL SpeedStar PRO SpeedStar PRO SE Stealth 24 Stealth 64 Video 2200XL Stealth 32 Stealth 64 Video 2201XLE Stealth 64 Stealth 64 Video 3200XL Stealth64 DRAM (Stealth64 Graphics series) Stealth 64 Video 3240XL Stealth64 DRAM (Trio) (Stealth 64 Graphics series) Stealth 64 Video 3400XL Stealth64 Video Stealth 64 Video DRAM Stealth64 Video 2120XL Stealth PRO Stealth64 Video 2121XL Stealth SE Stealth64 Video 2121XLE Stealth VRAM Stealth 3D 2000 SupraExpress 144 Plus SupraFAX Modem 144LC SupraExpress 144I SupraFAX Modem 288 SupraExpress 144i plug&play SupraFAX Modem 288i SupraExpress 144i Plus SupraFAX Modem V.32 SupraExpress 288 SupraFAX Modem V.32bis SupraExpress 288 PnP Voice TeleCommander 2500 Voice SupraFAX Modem 144I TeleCommander 3500 Visit Siggraph booth no. 417 Hall 2B for exhibits of Diamond Multimedia's latest Stealth, Monster 3D and Fire GL brand graphics, animation and CAD accelerators. For more information on Diamond's product line and its support for the Windows NT 4.0 operating system, check the Diamond Multimedia world wide web site at http://www.diamondmm.com. Diamond Multimedia Diamond Multimedia is driving the desktop multimedia market by providing interactivity and connectivity solutions for home, business and professional PC and Macintosh users. Products include the Stealth and Monster 3D series of multimedia accelerators, the Fire GL series of professional 3D and CAD accelerators, and the Supra series of faxmodems and NetCommander ISDN adapters See ISDN terminal adapter. . Diamond also markets sound cards and multimedia and Internet upgrade kits. Headquartered in San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , CA, Diamond has sales, marketing and technical facilities in Vancouver (Wash.), Singapore, Tokyo, Starnberg (Germany), Clichy (France) and Winnersh (U.K.). Diamond's products are sold through regional, national and international distributors as well as to major computer retailers, mass merchants and OEMs worldwide. Diamond's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. under the symbol DIMD. How to Contact Diamond Multimedia
There are many ways to reach Diamond for sales support, technical
assistance, driver updates and general information:
Diamond Multimedia's Headquarters and Visual Systems Division: 408-325-7000; Fax: 408-325-7070 Diamond Communications Division (Supra brand modems) Main Phone Number: 360-604-1400; Fax: 360-604-1401 Diamond European Division (Germany): +49-8151-266-0; (UK): +44-1189-444400; (France) +33-47561157 Diamond Japanese Office (Tokyo): +81-3-5695-8401; Fax: +81-3-5695-8403 Diamond Asia-Pacific Sales and Support (Singapore): +65-254-3163; Fax: +65-254-3407 Support Information Line for Communications: 1-800-774-4965 Product Support (Voice), Visual Systems: 408-325-7100; Communications: 541-967-2490; Europe (Germany) +49-8151- 266-330; Europe (UK) +44-1189-444444 Product Support (Fax), Visual Systems: 408-325-7171; Communications: 541-967-2401; Europe (Germany) +49- 8151-266-331; Europe (UK): +44-1189-444445; (France) +33-1-47561139 Pre-sales Information, Visual Systems: 1-800-468-5846; Communications: 1-800-727-8772 Investor Relations: 408-325-7476; Fax-On-Demand: 1-800-346-3329 24-Hour Fax-On-Demand Service, Visual Systems: 1-800-380-0030; Communications: 541-967-0072 America Online (Keyword: DIAMOND; Email: SUPRACORP2) CompuServe: Visual Systems: (GO DIAMOND); Communications: (GO SUPRA); Europe: (GO SPEA) The Microsoft Network: Find DIAMOND FTP sites: ftp.diamondmm.com; or Supra: ftp.supra.com Internet Web Sites: http://www.diamondmm.com; or Communications: http://www.supra.com; or Europe (Germany): http://www.spea.com BBS for Visual Systems 408-325-7080 (to 14.4 Kbps) or 408-325-7175 (to 28.8 Kbps) or 408-383-0551 (ISDN); Communications BBS: 541-967-2444; Europe (Germany) BBS at +49-8151-266241 (to 14.4 Kbps) or +49-8151-12921 (to 28.8 Kbps) or +49-8151-78001 (ISDN); Europe (UK) at +44-1189-444415 -0- Note to Editors: Monster 3D and NetCommander are trademarks of Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc., and Supra is a registered trademark of Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. Microsoft, Windows NT and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. 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/or other countries. All other trademarks referenced are the service mark, trademark or registered trademark of their respective manufacturers. The statements made herein regarding future availability of support for Windows NT 4.0 are forward looking statements and actual results could differ materially due to hardware and software compatibility testing Compatibility testing, part of software non-functional tests, is testing conducted on the application to evaluate the application's compatibility with the computing environment. . CONTACT: Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. Kim Stowe 408/325-7204 Email: kims@diamondmm.com |
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