Power Computing Corporation Lines Up Behind the Common Hardware Reference Platform and Unveils "Project Grail" CHRP Development Program.AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 1995--Power Computing Corporation, the first licensee of the Macintosh OS, today announced its unqualified support of the Common Hardware Reference Platform Common Hardware Reference Platform - PowerPC Platform (CHRP (Common Hardware Reference Platform) A specification that was intended to make the PowerPC a standard platform. Also known as the PowerPC Reference Platform (PPCP), it defined minimum hardware requirements such as ports, sockets, bootstrap ROM and cache. ) and announced its intention to develop a complete line of CHRP-based systems featuring the Macintosh OS. Power Computing Not to be confused with the extant computer hardware company also called Power Computing. Power Computing was a short-lived manufacturer of Apple Macintosh-compatible computers. has already begun its own CHRP-based system development program. Code named Project Grail, the program is nearly six months old and well on its way to architecting what industry insiders predict will be some of the first high-performance CHRP systems featuring the Macintosh OS. "CHRP is a fundamentally important and exciting step in the evolution of computing, and Power Computing is very proud to be associated with this effort," said Power Computing 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. Stephen Kahng. "CHRP will usher in Verb 1. usher in - be a precursor of; "The fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in the post-Cold War period" inaugurate, introduce commence, lead off, start, begin - set in motion, cause to start; "The U.S. an entire new era for the Macintosh OS - making the greatest 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. in the world available to all computer users!" "We are extremely pleased with Power Computing's commitment to the PowerPC Platform See PPCP. (architecture, standard) PowerPC Platform - (PPCP, PReP - PowerPC Reference Platform, formerly CHRP - Common Hardware Reference Platform) An open system standard, designed by IBM, intended to ensure compatibility among PowerPC-based systems built by different ," said Lamar Potts, Vice President, OS & Technology Licensing, Apple Computer, Inc. "When we made the decision to license Mac(TM)OS, we were counting on our partners to provide creativity and innovation to customers on the Mac(TM)OS platform and Power Computing is doing exactly that. We expect Power Computing's efforts on the PowerPC Platform to continue to improve customer and developer options, grow the overall Macintosh market and lower the cost on computing." In announcing its support for the CHRP standard, Power Computing also provided insight into its own CHRP development efforts. "Our CHRP development team has been engaged in a major project for many months," said Mr. Kahng. "Power Computing is uniquely positioned to be a leader in this exciting new market and we are all very excited about what CHRP means for the future of the MacOS and Power Computing." In making the announcement, Kahng noted that Power Computing's CHRP team has the requisite and necessary experience, expertise and insight to take a leadership role in CHRP system development and the computer industry as a whole. "We have the resources in place to put together a world-class engineering program designed around the CHRP standard," said Kahng. In addition to Kahng, Power Computing's CHRP team is lead by two industry veterans with strong backgrounds in both system development and the CHRP effort since its inception. Jon Fitch Jonathan Parker Fitch (born February 24, 1978 in Fort Wayne, Indiana) is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He currently fights as a welterweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. , Senior Director of Engineering at Power Computing, spent nearly 15 years at Apple Computer in the capacity of Distinguished Engineer. While at Apple, Fitch was responsible for the conception and execution of the successful Power Macintosh See Power Mac. (computer) Power Macintosh - Apple Computer's personal computer based on the PowerPC, introduced on 1994-03-14. Existing 680x0 code (both applications and device drivers) run on Power Macintosh systems without modification via a Motorola 68LC040 emulator. program and was a key contributor, architect and program manager of Apple's CHRP program. Carl Hewitt Carl E. Hewitt is an Associate Professor (Emeritus) in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).[1] , Power Computing's Director of Software Engineering, was also involved in the initial definition process of the CHRP architecture while at Apple Computer. During his eight-year tenure at Apple, Hewitt served in a number of roles most notably as PowerMacintosh Software Manager. About Power Computing Chosen by Apple as the first licensed manufacturer of MacOS compatibles, Power Computing was created in 1993 with a single focus: to increase the overall size of the MacOS market by providing more choices, more service and more affordability. Power Computing manufactures and markets a full line of competitively- priced desktop and tower systems that equal and exceed Wintel-based and Apple counterparts in both power and performance. In addition to superior product performance, the company implements an extensive service and support program which offers customers a prompt, professional and personal dialogue with Power Computing. Power Computing is the source for 100 percent compatible Mac computing for business, education, and consumer customers. The company's President and CEO, Stephen Kahng is a noted figure in the PC-clone industry. His innovative design of the best-selling Leading Edge Model D computer helped launch the PC clone A PC that is not made by one of the major PC vendors. Years ago, it meant any PC not made by IBM. See white box and PC compatible. industry as did his work as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Chips and Technologies Chips and Technologies (C&T) was the first fabless semiconductor company, a model developed by its founder Gordon Campbell. Its first product was an EGA IBM compatible graphics chip. This was followed by chipsets for PC motherboards and other computer graphics chips. Design Services Group. Power Computing is a privately-held corporation. For more information, contact Power Computing Corporation, 12337 Technology Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78727, 800/999-7279, 512/258-1350, Fax 512/250-3390, info@powercc.com, World Wide Web: http://www.powercc.com. -0- Note to Editors: PowerWave is a trademark belonging to Power Computing Corporation. Apple, the Apple logo, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Mac and Power Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license therefrom there·from adv. From that place, time, or thing. Adv. 1. therefrom - from that circumstance or source; "atomic formulas and all compounds thence constructible"- W.V. . CONTACT: Power Computing Corporation, Austin Mike Rosenfelt, 512/250-2015 or miker@powercc.com or Walt & Sommerhauser Erin Curtis, 408/496-0900 or ecurtis@waltsom.com |
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