Phoenix Technologies Provides Core Technology To Enhance Windows 95 Functionality; Plug and Play and Other Ease-Of-Use Features Highlighted At Windows 95 Launch Event.REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 24, 1995--Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :PTEC PTEC Pinellas Technical Education Centers (Clearwater, FL) PTEC Pharmacy Technician Educators Council PTEC Psychiatric Technician PTEC Plastics Technical Evaluation Center PTEC Page Table Edit Control ), a leading supplier of essential software for PC manufacturers, announced today it is shipping a wide range of technologies that have been specifically created for the Windows 95 operating system. As a contributor of core technology that helped create the Plug and Play feature of Windows 95, Phoenix is now shipping three key products that further enhance a PC's functionality and ease-of-use. These new products include: Release 5 of PhoenixBIOS 4.0 for desktop computers, NoteBIOS 4.0 for notebook computers and Phoenix MUSE, a Multiple User Shell Environment, targeted for the home and small office where more than one user may use -- or have access to -- files and resources on the same PC. "The PC industry is passing a significant milestone with the introduction of Windows 95," said Jack Kay, president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Phoenix Technologies. "We have worked closely with industry leaders and PC manufacturers defining and developing some of the key functions supported in Windows 95. The end result is that users can now enjoy the fruits of our labor, evidenced with the improved ease-of-use and added functionality that PCs running Windows 95 can deliver." Phoenix has contributed several instrumental components that are key elements in the improved functionality and ease-of-use provided by PCs running Windows 95: -- Authored the Plug and Play BIOS A system BIOS in a PC that supports Plug and Play. Although it ensures effective operation of Plug and Play under all circumstances, it is not vital for general Plug and Play operation. See Plug and Play. specification with Compaq, Intel and Microsoft. -- Authored the Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) A format for holding comprehensive data about the peripheral devices plugged into the computer, including ISA cards and Plug and Play cards. ESCD data can be stored in a disk file or non-volatile memory. ) specification with Compaq and Intel. -- Developed a Plug and Play BIOS test utility (NVRAM (Non-Volatile RAM) May refer to dynamic RAM (DRAM) and static RAM (SRAM) chips that are backed up by a battery or to non-volatile chips such as flash memory. See non-volatile memory, dynamic RAM, static RAM and solid state disk. .EXE Exe (ĕks), river, c.55 mi (90 km) long, rising in the Exmoor, Somerset, SW England, and flowing S across the Cornwall peninsula, past Exeter to the English Channel at Exmouth. ), a component of the Windows 95 Hardware Compatibility Test (HCT Hct abbr. hematocrit HCT Hematocrit, see there ). -- Developed and licensed to Microsoft the System BIOS Enumerator e·nu·mer·ate tr.v. e·nu·mer·at·ed, e·nu·mer·at·ing, e·nu·mer·ates 1. To count off or name one by one; list: A spokesperson enumerated the strikers' demands. 2. , a key Plug and Play component of Windows 95. "We have worked closely with Phoenix and other industry leaders to develop the Plug and Play specification supported in Windows 95," said Carl Stork, director of Windows hardware programs at Microsoft. "Phoenix has also helped the industry, in general, to implement the enhanced functionality of Windows 95 into their PC designs by offering development support to many leading PC manufacturers." Phoenix Technologies Ltd. is a worldwide leader supplying essential system-level software to PC manufacturers. The company's system-level software products, such as PhoenixBIOS, NoteBIOS, PhoenixCard Manager Plus, and Smart Battery Manager allow PC manufacturers to increase product differentiation Product Differentiation A source of competitive advantage that depends on producing some item that is regarded to have unique and valuable characteristics. , reduce product cycle time to market and reduce internal engineering costs. Capitalizing on its unique position and resources, Phoenix is developing an expanding family of software products, including Phoenix Telephony Suite, and Phoenix MUSE, that increase personal computer functionality and make PCs easier to use. Information on all Phoenix Technologies products is available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.ptltd.com -0- Note to Editors: The Phoenix logo is a registered trademark and PhoenixBIOS, NoteBIOS, Phoenix Card Manager Plus, Phoenix Smart Battery Manager, Phoenix MUSE, and Phoenix Telephony Suite, are trademarks of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Tom Benoit, 408/452-6507 thomas_benoit@ptltd.com or The Benjamin Group, Inc. Gary Quackenbush, 408/559-6090 gquack@sv.tbgi.com |
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