IBM Makes Windows 2000-Based Computing Easy; Exclusive features, Windows-optimized technologies protect data, speed set-up, return-on-investment.Business & Technology Editors BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 2000 IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) this week demonstrated new ThinkPad(a) notebook computers and NetVista(a) desktop computers that make 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. (R) 2000 Professional-based computing as easy as using a pocket calculator (computer) pocket calculator - A small battery-powered digital electronic device for performing simple arithmetic operations on data input on a keypad and outputting the result (usually a single number) to a simple LCD or other display. . The systems ship "ready-to-use" and add "smart" technologies that help protect data, speed processing, and cut the hassle out of maintaining systems - allowing businesses to get the most out of the latest Microsoft 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. . The Windows 2000 demonstrations are featured in IBM's "Small Business e-Cities Tour," which includes a tractor-trailer loaded with IBM offerings and staffed with experts who will tour the U.S., showing small-business owners how they can use the Internet to improve their bottom line, simply, quickly and affordably. "Computing has become less about the device and more about the task. Both IBM and Microsoft See Microsoft and IBM. realize our customers don't want to worry about the computer or operating system but rather, what they're trying to do with it," said Ralph Martino, vice president of marketing and strategy, IBM Personal Systems Group. "Together, we're continuing to simplify the computing experience -- pre-configuring systems that are ready to use out of the box, and adding 'intelligence' that lets our customers focus on their business." "Windows 2000 Professional is positively impacting how businesses approach computing and allowing them to seize the opportunity that the Internet presents. Microsoft is thrilled to be working with IBM on solutions that simplify the computing experience and help businesses get ahead in the rapidly expanding e-business world," said Tod Nielsen Tod Nielsen, formerly of Microsoft, Crossgain, BEA, and Oracle Corporation, is the new Borland CEO (fall 2005). External links
All IBM Notebooks and Desktop PCs Available with Windows 2000 The new ThinkPad 240X is the latest addition to IBM's notebook computer family available pre-loaded with Windows 2000 Professional. All IBM ThinkPad notebooks, including the recently announced A and T series and ThinkPad 570 series are available with Windows 2000 Professional. Additionally, the new NetVista X40, S40 and S40p ship with Windows 2000 Professional pre-installed. All PC300 desktop computers, including the PC300, PC300PL, PC300GL and PC300GL Small Business Series, are available preconfigured Set up ahead of time. It implies that the device or software application has been modified to suit the customer or situation. See ghosting server. with Windows 2000 Professional. Intelligent ThinkPads Protect Data New intelligent features in IBM ThinkPads complement Windows 2000 to offer greater manageability. These features include: - Utilities that automatically put the system back into standby after detaching the system from an UltraBase docking station, thereby conserving power. - Optimized configurations for Windows 2000, providing a better setup for the user, including enabling hibernation and settings to automatically hibernate (from a standby or active state) in the case of a critically low battery. - Additional power management options, including advanced settings allowing configuration of CD-ROM speed (high performance, normal, silent), CPU power management (automatic or disabled) and PCI bus management (automatic or disabled), and alarms that provide enable/disable control for low battery alarm, power control beep, and volume control beep. - ThinkPad icon in system tray providing easier access to configuration settings. ThinkPad System Solution CD for upgrading to Windows 2000 provides the necessary BIOS updates, drivers, and instructions for upgrading ThinkPads from Windows 95/98 or 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) to Windows 2000 -- covering systems introduced for roughly the past three years. The System Solution CD is included with Windows 2000 upgrades ordered from IBM and is available for sale on the Web. The CD is currently available in the U.S for $7.71 plus shipping and handling ($4.50 UPS or $1.47 US Mail). It will be available in other countries in the near future and it will be available in several languages, including English, French, German, and Spanish. First Windows Powered Appliance Server for Web Hosting A new Internet appliance utilizing an operating system based on Windows 2000 technologies for Web hosting and serving, the IBM Netfinity(b) A100 features Web accelerating software developed by IBM Research that takes advantage of Windows 2000, boosting Web hosting performance up to 70 percent versus standard Web serving appliances. The A100 is the first product in IBM's new A-Series family of appliance products, a line of pre-packaged, easy-to-use solution server appliances for enterprises, Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISPs) and Application Service Providers (ASPs). The advances in integration, condensed con·dense v. con·densed, con·dens·ing, con·dens·es v.tr. 1. To reduce the volume or compass of. 2. To make more concise; abridge or shorten. 3. Physics a. design, and single purpose focus give Netfinity A100 customers an affordable way to achieve "unpacking-to-Web-hosting" operation -- within just a few minutes - while reducing costs up to 30 percent. This is a significant reduction from the typical two-and-a-half hour installation process and cost associated with non-integrated solutions. New Windows-based Terminal The IBM NetVista thin client for Windows-based Terminal Standard (WBT See Windows-based terminal. Standard) 1.5 is designed for customers who want a fast, simple way to access Windows-based applications, as well as other server-based applications, while enjoying important thin-client benefits, including fast and flexible application deployment and lower total cost of ownership. Built on the IBM NetVista N2200w thin-client device with all software pre-installed, the IBM WBT Standard Edition 1.5 is ready-to-run with Windows 2000 Server or Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). ), providing access to multi-user Windows-based applications supporting both Remote Desktop Protocol See RDP. (protocol) Remote Desktop Protocol - (RDP) A Microsoft protocol that provides remote display and input for Windows. RDP's video driver renders display output by sending packets to the client which translates them into corresponding Microsoft Win32 graphics (RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) The presentation services protocol that governs input/output between a Windows terminal client and Windows Terminal Server. It is based on the T.share protocol. See Windows Terminal Server. (protocol) RDP - 1. ) or Citrix's Independent Computing Architecture Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) is a proprietary protocol for an application server system, designed by Citrix Systems. The protocol lays down a specification for passing data between server and clients, but is not bound to any one platform. (ICA Ica (ē`kä), city (1993 pop. 108,724), capital of Ica dept., SW Peru, on the Pan-American Highway. It is a commercial center for the cotton, wool, and wine produced in the region. There are several summer resorts nearby. ). This new solution also includes local 3270, 5250, VTxxx and other ASCII ASCII or American Standard Code for Information Interchange, a set of codes used to represent letters, numbers, a few symbols, and control characters. Originally designed for teletype operations, it has found wide application in computers. emulators. It is available now from ShopIBM at a price of $699. New Systems Installation Toolkit Eases Migration to Windows 2000 Professional. The new IBM System Installation Toolkit, Professional Edition introduces powerful system deployment and migration tools that can facilitate and expedite deployment of Windows 2000. The suite of software tools enable unattended installation of new computers on a network, automated operating system and application software installation, and seamless transfer of printer and other individual Windows settings when migrating to a new hardware or software platform. Existing IBM customers may download the System Installation Toolkit from the IBM Web site at no charge. Licenses to use the System Installation Toolkit on non-IBM systems are available from Options by IBM. Details are available at http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/options. About IBM's Small Business e-Cities Tour The IBM Small Business e-Cities Tour kicked off in downtown Baltimore's famed Inner Harbor, with scheduled stops in the coming weeks in Minneapolis, Nashville, Atlanta, and Raleigh and Charlotte, NC. For more information on IBM e-Cities Tour visit the website at http://www.ibm.com/smallbusiness/webstart. For more information on IBM PC products and services visit the website at http:www.pc.ibm.com (a) Indicates trademark or registered trademark of IBM Corporation. (b) Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the U.S. and other countries. Other product, company and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. |
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