Micron Electronics Launches AdvanceDeploy Program to Support the Move to Microsoft Windows 2000.CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999-- Micron's 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) experience provides the foundation to help customers implement Windows 2000-based solutions today and tomorrow A leader in the transition to 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 among mid-market businesses and government agencies, Micron Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:MUEI) today launched its AdvanceDeploy program designed to provide software, systems and support for businesses moving to the Microsoft Windows 2000 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. . Micron's AdvanceDeploy program will ship the upcoming beta 3 of Windows 2000 pre-installed to customers allowing them to deploy Windows 2000 Professional and Windows 2000 Server in non-production environments within their organizations in order to ensure a smooth transition to the new operating system. Micron will launch its AdvanceDeploy program today in conjunction with Microsoft's beta 3 release of Windows 2000. Micron is a leading provider of Windows NT-based solutions with over 50% of certain business desktop systems and 25% of select notebook systems shipping preinstalled with Windows NT Workstation 4.0. Micron's commitment to Windows NT and Windows 2000 is reinforced by the fact that Micron's technicians supporting mid-market and government customers are Microsoft Certified Professionals See Microsoft certification. on Windows NT Workstation 4.0. Micron believes that the combination of features in Windows 2000 will provide users greater reliability, a more secure environment and improved network management. Micron's entire line of ClientPro(R) business desktops and NetFrame(R) server systems are designed to be compatible with Windows 2000. Most configurations of Millennia(R) desktop and Trek(TM) notebooks lines also ship Windows 2000 ready. These systems are optimized for the new operating system, and will allow IT managers to become familiar with it without disrupting their existing systems. "Our knowledge and experience deploying Windows NT Workstation 4.0 makes us a natural choice to lead the transition to Windows 2000," said Brian McDonald For the former professional ice hockey player, see Brian McDonald (ice hockey) Brian "Beano" McDonald is a Laois Gaelic footballer who won two All-Ireland Minor Football Championship medals in 1996 and 1997 and a Leinster Senior Football Championship medal in 2003. , vice president of relationship marketing for Micron Electronics. "AdvanceDeploy allows us to work with our customers to ensure a smooth transition to Windows 2000." "We're we're Contraction of we are. we're we are excited that Micron Electronics is supporting Windows 2000," said Brian Valentine Brian Valentine is an American technology executive who is currently the Senior Vice President, Ecommerce Platform at Amazon.com. Previously he was a senior vice president of the Windows Core Operating System Division (COSD) at Microsoft, affectionately known as 'MOM', where he was , vice president of the Business Enterprise Division at Microsoft Corp. "By shipping Windows 2000 beta 3 preinstalled, Micron is giving our mutual customers the opportunity to evaluate the operating system's high performance and enhanced manageability man·age·a·ble adj. That can be managed or controlled: manageable problems. man features early." IT managers in Micron's AdvanceDeploy program will have a support hotline 1. (company) Hotline - Hotline Communications Ltd.. 2. (messaging) Hotline - Hotline Connect. and Web site dedicated to answering questions about Windows 2000. A dedicated group of Microsoft Certified Professional technicians with up-to-the-minute Windows 2000 training will be on hand to answer questions about Windows 2000. These will be key resources for IT managers who need to get up and running as quickly as possible after their deployment of Windows 2000. IT managers who wish to enroll their companies in the program should contact Micron Electronics at 800-MICRONPC, or visit the company Web site at http://www.micronpc.com\advancedeploy. AdvanceDeploy is designed for IT professionals working within organizations of fifty employees or more, and a limited number of account requirements will apply. Micron Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:MUEI), a recognized industry leader and direct vendor known for its award-winning products and services, develops, manufactures and markets high-performance, competitively priced computing computing - computer solutions to consumers, small businesses, commercial and public sector buyers. Its superior customer service and toll-free technical support is available to customers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Micron offers value and convenience through direct sales via the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the (www.micronpc.com), by phone 800/249-1179 or by fax 208/893-7240. ClientPro, Millennia, NetFRAME, TransPort TREK and SpecTek are registered trademarks of Micron Electronics, Inc. Other product names used in this publication are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. |
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