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Micron Selects Microsoft Windows NT Workstation as Standard Operating System

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Micron Electronics, a leader in the direct PC channel, announced it will preinstall Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on its complete line of business systems, including ClientPro desktops and Powerdigm workstations. This move aims to provide businesses with new levels of system reliability, performance, manageability, and security. The integration of Windows NT Workstation with Micron's award-winning desktop systems will address critical business computing demands, including desktop system reliability, performance, data security, and manageability.

Key Takeaways:

  • Micron Electronics will preinstall Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on its complete line of business systems, including ClientPro desktops and Powerdigm workstations.
  • The standard operating system will provide businesses with new levels of system reliability, performance, manageability, and security.
  • The integration of Windows NT Workstation with Micron's desktop systems addresses critical business computing demands, including desktop system reliability, performance, data security, and manageability.
  • Micron's Enterprise family of network-ready, managed systems provides businesses with a complete range of options, from the entry-level ClientPro VXE to the state-of-the-art, Pentium II-based Powerdigm workstations.
  • Windows NT Workstation 4.0 will help businesses create continuous uptime computing environments that today's end users demand.
  • The operating system provides sophisticated system management and industrial-strength security, enabling system administrators to remotely manage desktop systems and protect critical corporate data.
  • Windows NT Workstation 4.0 will be available immediately for the ClientPro desktop systems and Powerdigm workstations.

Statistics:

  • Windows NT Workstation 4.0 is 20% faster than Windows 95 for 32-bit applications.
  • The ClientPro desktop system features support for Pentium and Pentium II processors with MMX; EDO and SDRAM memory; S.M.A.R.T. hard drives; PCI 10/100 Ethernet Wake On LAN interface; floppy disk drive; variable speed CD-ROM; Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 workstation pre-loaded; and Micron's 5-year/3-year Power Warranty starting under $1,200.
  • The Powerdigm systems feature support for single or dual Pentium II processors with MMX; max. 1GB of ECC SDRAM; Multiple Ultra Wide SCSI-3 hard drives; PCI 10/100 Ethernet interface; floppy disk drive; 32X IDE and 12/20x SCSI variable speed CD-ROM; Iomega Jaz and Zip drives; 3D sound with powered speakers; dual color monitors; Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 workstation pre-loaded; and Micron's 5-year/3-year Power Warranty starting under $4,000.

Sources:

  • Micron Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:MUEI)
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Intel Corporation
  • NetFRAME Systems Incorporate
  • SpecTek
  • Micron Technology, Inc.

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