Media4 Productions Endorses Silicon Graphics New Visual Workstations.DES MOINES Des Moines, city, United States Des Moines (dĭ moin`), city (1990 pop. 193,187), state capital and seat of Polk co., S central Iowa, at the junction of the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers; inc. ,Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 1999-- Silicon Graphics Workstations Incorporate MacDrive 98 For Cross-Platform File Sharing Copying files from one computer to another. See peer-to-peer network, file sharing protocol and file and printer sharing. Media4 Productions Tuesday marked a new era in desktop publishing desktop publishing, system for producing printed materials that consists of a personal computer or computer workstation, a high-resolution printer (usually a laser printer), and a computer program that allows the user to select from a variety of type fonts and sizes, with its endorsement of Silicon Graphics' new family of visual workstations. The introduction of these products signals Silicon Graphics' entry into the 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. (TM) market with offerings that combine industry standard processor technology from Intel(R), and the broad-based application support of 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 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. with Silicon Graphics(R) professional graphics and media capabilities. "These new Silicon Graphics workstations are valuable to anyone working in cross-platform environments, especially to graphic artists and digital content creators," says Brian Landwehr, Media4 Productions 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. . "MacDrive 98 makes it painless for users of the new Silicon Graphics workstations to access files on all types of Mac media." The integration of MacDrive 98 means that the new Silicon Graphics 320(TM) and Silicon Graphics 540(TM) workstations are ready to access Mac-formatted media right out of the box, without requiring any software installation. "This collaboration between our companies will enable customers to share data with Mac OS systems, both seamlessly and effortlessly," said Murali Dharan, vice president, Workstation Division, Silicon Graphics. The introduction of these products mark, for the first time, availability of high-end visual computing The use of computers for 3D modeling and animation. See visualization. functionality, performance and capabilities at mainstream desktop pricing. Silicon Graphics initial product line includes Silicon Graphics 540(TM), the industry's only quad-processor Pentium II The successor to the Pentium Pro from Intel. Pentium II refers to the CPU chip or the PC that uses it. Code named "Klamath," the Pentium II was a Pentium Pro with MMX multimedia instructions. Xeon-based graphics workstation, and Silicon Graphics 320(TM), dual-processor Pentium II based system offering the industry's best price/performance. Silicon Graphics' visual workstations provide the markets' best price/performance for applications using standard APIs, and they are compatible with Windows NT-certificate off-the-shelf applications. With a starting street price of $3,395, Silicon Graphics 320(TM) workstation will begin shipping in February, 1999. Silicon Graphics 540(TM) workstation, priced starting at $5,995, will also begin shipping in the spring of 1999. The Silicon Graphics visual workstations extend the visual computing capabilities for professionals in a number of the company's core industries, including entertainment, geo/sciences, medical, government, manufacturing and education. The systems fully enable key applications in desktop publishing, CAD, 3D rendering, modeling, animation, and video editing - applications that are vital to the work of creative and technical professionals. About Media4 Productions Based in West Des Moines West Des Moines (də moin`), city (1990 pop. 31,702), Polk co., S central Iowa, a growing suburb W of Des Moines; inc. 1893 as Valley Junction, renamed 1938. Products manufactured there include cement, metal items, and pumps. , Media4 Productions Inc. (www.media4.com) is respected as a key developer of software products that simplify cross-platform file sharing. These products are made available through catalog and retail outlets, as enterprise-wide solutions for large organizations, and as licensable technology enhancing the offerings of other solution providers. More information about Media4 Productions is available from its web site, or by calling the company directly at 515/225-7409. Silicon Graphics is a registered trademark, and the Silicon Graphics logo, Silicon Graphics 320 and Silicon Graphics 540 are trademarks, of Silicon Graphics Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corp. |
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